As the famous restaurateur Fernand Point (1897-1955) said in Ma Gastronomie, “Bearnaise sauce is simply an egg yolk, a shallot, a little tarragon vinegar, and butter, but it takes years of practice for the result to be perfect.”
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Red Wine Braised Short Ribs.I made these for a Valentines couples dinner and they are really good!
Roast the beef and carrots: Place the beef on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Drizzle it with a little olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast the beef in the oven for 20 minutes, then remove, adding the carrots to the baking sheet. Season the carrots with salt and pepper, then top them with the thyme sprigs. Return the baking sheet to the oven, roasting the beef and carrots together 5-10 minutes longer, or until the carrots are browned and the beef reaches your desired doneness. We like to cook it medium-rare, so if you have a meat thermometer, take the beef out when it hits 125°F. Transfer the beef to a cutting board to rest for at least 5 minutes.
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This sprouted kitchen breakfast is a beautifully healthy take on whole foods. (via Cannelle Vanille)
Scallops are certainly a gourmet food, but they are so easy to cook. Serve them with noodles, potatoes or rice. 78 Add a comment ...
So can I ask a stupid question guys? When did toast become a thing? I mean the fact that I actually titled this Gourmet Toast seems well, kind of silly but if you look at the recipes you can see they are not your standard butter/jelly toasts. The fact that we’re now writing recipes on how to make toast is funny but also, kind of awesome in the same token.
Author Faiyaz Kara, a food critic for the Orlando Weekly, employs the recipes from a who's who of culinary giants—experts and respected culinarians whose intelligence is only matched by their artistry. They've won James Beard Foundation Awards, cooked for movie stars, royalty, and presidents, and have appeared on numerous television shows.
I’m a HUGE hummus lover. Give me a tub of hummus, some pita bread/crackers/veggies and I’ll be happy for hours. Did you know I have an awesome hummus recipe on the blog? I, personally, love making it from scratch as that way I get to control what I put in however there are some commercial ones you buy in the store that are awesome. Just be sure to use plain hummus and not flavored (unless you adjust your toppings to match or accent the flavors).
Preparing Chateaubriand and a sauce to go with it is pretty straight forward. The most important think I can tell you is not to overcook the meat! Use a meat thermometer and take the meat out of the oven before it reaches your desired temperature.
Looking for vegetarian pizza topping ideas? How about this restaurant-level vegetarian combination of spinach, pine...
MAKE-AHEAD BREAKFAST ENCHILADAS | Tortillas filled with breakfast sausage, scrambled eggs, and easy green chile refried beans. Make them a day in a advance and then just pop them in the oven in the morning. These enchiladas are the ultimate savory breakfast.
This Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole can be made the night before, making it perfect for a quick and easy breakfast the next day!
Toasty corn tortillas, pan-fried eggs, and fresh pico de gallo, huevos rancheros are a quick and easy camping breakfast.
Arugula: Another one of my favorites, but when I was growing up, it was considered more of a weed than something you would serve at the tables. Then again, when I was growing up, anything but iceberg lettuce was considered a weed in my house. Arugula is bitter and has a very peppery taste. When buying, be sure to try some because not all Arugula is the same and I have found some that even I can’t eat. Great for mixing with other greens.
If your kids love tater tots as much as mine do this recipe is perfect. Bring it to your next potluck and everyone will be asking for the recipe I guarantee!