Perhaps a little challenging to pronounce, this are simply cheese puffs, a savory version of cream puffs, which uses the same pâte à choux pastry. Originating in Burgundy, France, they provide a classic French and unique touch to your tea or appetizer tray. They are not terribly … [Read more...] about Gougères, the Cheese Cream Puff
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Heavenly Angel Hair Pasta with Lobster
Lord D introduced me to this dish from Michael's Back Door, one of his favorite Italian restaurants, and now mine. The dish originally calls for cream, but you can substitute nonfat plain yoghurt. Heavenly Angel Hair Pasta with Lobster I was inspired by a trip to our … [Read more...] about Heavenly Angel Hair Pasta with Lobster
Impress with Easy Crown Roast of Lamb
Lamb is an easy dish to cook and a dish to impress the Lords and Ladies in your social circle. The Royals have always been fond of lamb. Edward VII loved to nosh on cold leftover cutlets late at night. Look for frenched racks of lamb and if you ask your grocer or butcher … [Read more...] about Impress with Easy Crown Roast of Lamb
Titanic’s Lobster Rissoles with Mousseline Sauce
Lobsters were served on the Titanic, but it is a myth that they would have survived the tragic sinking on April 15, 1912. Titanic sank to a depth of 12,500 feet yet lobsters can only live to a depth of 1500 feet. Beyond that the water pressure would cause their shells to … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Lobster Rissoles with Mousseline Sauce
Titanic’s Oysters à la Russe
This classic appetizer has a place in history as one of the dishes served in 1st Class on the fateful evening of the sinking of the Titanic on Sunday, April 14, 1912 at 11:40 pm. Downton fans know that the sinking of the Titanic started the series. Titanic's Oysters à la … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Oysters à la Russe
