B is for beets. The surprise ingredient in this rich moist chocolate cake is the humble beet, or beetroot as it is known in the UK. A great way to get fussy children and spouses to each their veggies and a wonderful way to use bumper crop of beets from your garden. Not only do … [Read more...] about Unbeetably Healthy Moist Chocolate Cake
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Satisfying Grilled Salmon with Sherry Rhubarb Sauce
Summer and salmon always go together in our family because we annually go salmon fishing off the Alaska coast. Add grilling season, rhubarb, and other veggies from the garden and you have the makings of a great summer meal. Satisfying Grilled Salmon with Sherry Rhubarb … [Read more...] about Satisfying Grilled Salmon with Sherry Rhubarb Sauce
Never Fail Poached Eggs
There are all sorts of gadgets on the market to make poached eggs, but all you need is fresh eggs, a pot of water, a bit of vinegar and 4 minutes. I make poached eggs for our weekend breakfast and often serve at brunch since the warm water bath holds them until I am ready to … [Read more...] about Never Fail Poached Eggs
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
