This is definately a dish for special occasions where you wish to impress. It takes two days to finish the dish but is simple in execution. Elegant Roast and Confit of Duck with Roasted Potatoes and Sour Cherries This is definately a dish for special occasions where you … [Read more...] about Elegant Roast and Confit of Duck with Roasted Potatoes and Sour Cherries
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Easy Peasy Peach Pie
When fresh fruit is in season it is easy to bring home a basket or two, and then find after a few days your family has had their fill. The rest just sits on the counter craving a little love. When this happens in our household, a pie crust comes in handy to save the day, and … [Read more...] about Easy Peasy Peach Pie
Brillant English Style Chicken Banana Curry
The English have a had long love of Indian cuisine dating back to the Crusades, the spice trade era and British colonization. The first curry house opened in London in the 1800s. Queen Victoria had Indian chefs in her Royal kitchens to cook curries, as did King George V. This … [Read more...] about Brillant English Style Chicken Banana Curry
King George V’s Favorite Chicken Curry
King George V loved Indian cuisine after his travels to India. He keep Indian chefs in the Royal kitchen to prepare curries, which he could eat every day if Queen Mary would allow it. This is the curry Royal Chef Gabriel Tschumi prepared for him, served alongside Bombay Duck, … [Read more...] about King George V’s Favorite Chicken Curry
Glamorous Lavender Crusted Halibut
Growing your own lavender not only allows you to create your own scented sachets, but provides a versatile cooking ingredient. Pair with a white fish for a lovely dinner for company. Glamorous Lavender Crusted Halibut Culinary lavender provides a versatile cooking … [Read more...] about Glamorous Lavender Crusted Halibut
