by MJF | Mar 26, 2025 | French, Hot Sauces, Nutmeg, Paprika, Sauces, World Cuisines
Cheese Sauce Bechamel sauce with cheese and a touch of mustard. Wooden SpoonPot 2½ oz Butter2¾ oz Flour2 Pints Milk1 each Onion “Clouté” (a small onion with a bay leaf, studded with 3 cloves)1 Pinch Nutmeg1 Pinch Paprika1 Cup Cheddar Cheese (grated)1 Tbsp. Dijon...
by MJF | Mar 11, 2025 | French, Main Courses, Poultry Main Courses, Spices & Herbs, Tarragon, World Cuisines
Fricassée of Chicken with Tarragon A classic French dish with a creamy white wine and tarragon sauce, perfect for an elegant yet comforting meal. 1 each Whole Chicken (Jointed Into 8 Pieces (Or 4 Chicken Thighs & 4 Drumsticks))2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter1 Tbsp Olive Oil1...
by bilalk | Aug 15, 2024 | Coriander Seeds, French, Main Courses, Poultry Main Courses, World Cuisines
Breast of Chicken with a Lemon Cream Sauce Aromatic and citrusy Saute Pan 4 each Chicken Breasts ((6oz each))1½ oz Butter2 oz Shallots (2 each) (finely chopped)½ Cup White Wine1 each Bay Leaf½ tablespoon Coriander Seeds½ each Sprig Thyme¼ teaspoon Peppercorns1 each...
by bilalk | Aug 12, 2024 | Beef Main Courses, French, World Cuisines
Beef Stew with Red Wine For those cooler days! 2½ lb Stewing Beef2 each Onions, large (1/2 " dice)2 Cloves Garlic, smashed4 each Carrots (1/2" dice)1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil2 Tbsp Butter1 Tbsp Tomato Paste2 Tbsp Flour½ cup Red Wine½ cup Beef broth1 sprig Thyme1...
by MJF | May 13, 2024 | Appetisers, Bay Leaf, French, Hot Appetisers, Main Courses, Parsley, Peppercorns, Seafood Main Courses, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Mussels Mariniere Mussels Poached with White Wine and Cream Cutting BoardCooks KnifePot with a lid 32 each Mussels (cleaned.)8 oz. White Wine4 oz. Water1 each Shallot (chopped)1 each Bay Leaf1 sprig Parsley (chopped.)6 each Black Peppercorns1 each Clove (whole)1 dash...
by MJF | May 11, 2024 | Baking, French, Hot Desserts, World Cuisines
Molten Chocolate Cake A chocolate lovers favourite with a centre that oozes out when cut 8 oz Bittersweet Chocolate8 oz Butter (plus a little melted butter)6 each eggs (room temperature)1¼ Cups Sugar1 tspn Vanilla Essence1 Cup AP Flour (All Purpose) Place the...
