You will likely recognize pesto by its distinctive bright green color from basil, its main ingredient. It is especially great in the summer when basil comes fresh off the garden. It orignated in Genoa, in Italy's northern region and has been served in Italian homes since the … [Read more...] about Il Pesto, The Original Pesto Genoese Recipe
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Serving Baked Ham for the Holidays: An Easy and Delicious Choice
When it comes to holiday meals, few dishes are as classic and crowd-pleasing as a succulent baked ham. This timeless centrepiece offers a combination of ease and richness that makes it an ideal choice for your festive feast. Whether you're hosting a large gathering or an intimate … [Read more...] about Serving Baked Ham for the Holidays: An Easy and Delicious Choice
Hearty Irish Ham Soup
This is a great Irish inspired soup, a wonderful example of dishes which would start upstairs at a grand house, and finish downstairs. After a lovely upstairs dinner of Baked Ham, the bone could be made into a delicious soup for the servants. You can make soup right after your … [Read more...] about Hearty Irish Ham Soup
Classic French Mousseline Sauce
The classic french mousseline sauce is a moderation of Hollandaise, one of the five mother sauces. The mousseline includes a generout helping of whipped cream to make a wonderful flavour. Use this sauce to enhance savoury dishes, particularly fish and eggs. Mousseline … [Read more...] about Classic French Mousseline Sauce
Bake Your Beets for Maximum Flavour
While we often refer to "roasting" technically we no longer use open fireplaces to cook our food. Baking your beets is the best way to way tobring out the beet's sweet flavour. This method also saves your hands and kitchen counters from the stains of beet juice. Baked beets are … [Read more...] about Bake Your Beets for Maximum Flavour
