White Veal Stock

White Veal Stock A basic stock – One of the foundations of French cuisine 2½ Lb Veal Bones4 oz Bacon Rind8 oz Carrot (roughly chopped)8 oz Onion (roughly chopped)8 oz Leeks (roughly chopped)8 oz Celery (roughly chopped)1 Gallon Water1 sprig Parsley1 small sprig...

Brown Beef Stock

Brown Beef Stock Brown Stock – One of the fundamentals of French cuisine 2½ Lb Beef Bones4 oz Bacon Rind8 oz Carrot (roughly chopped)8 oz Onion (roughly chopped)8 oz Leeks (roughly chopped)8 oz Celery (roughly chopped)4 oz Tomato Paste1 Gallon WaterMushroom...

Veloute Sauce

Veloute Sauce A thickened sauce – One of the foundation sauces 2½ oz Butter2¾ oz Flour2 Pints Stock (fish, chicken or veal, according to use)Salt & PepperNutmeg Melt the butter and add the flour.Cook gently without colouring for a few minutes until the...

Bechamel Sauce

Bechamel Sauce A white sauce – One of the foundation sauces 2½ oz Butter2¾ oz Flour2 Pints Milk1 each Onion “cloute” – a small onion with bay leaf (studded with 3 cloves)Salt & PepperNutmeg Melt the butter and add the flour.Cook gently without colouring for...
Beurre Nantaise

Beurre Nantaise

Beurre Nantaise A piquant white wine and butter sauce. Great with fish. Pot with LidWhisk 1 each Shallot, finely chopped10 each Black Peppercorns3 oz White Wine1 ea Bay Leaf1 oz White Wine Vinegar1 oz Heavy Cream6 oz Butter, Unsalted Sauce, Butter, White...