by bilalk | Aug 3, 2024 | Baking, Bread, Italian, Pastry, Rosemary, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Focaccia Flavourful Olive Bread with Garlic and Rosemary 3 Cups Bread Flour1½ tsps. Salt1 Cup Water (warm)2 tsps. Sugar2 tsps. Active Dry Yeast1/3 Cup Olive Oil12 each Black Olives2 each Sprigs Rosemary2 Tbsps. Olive Oil2 Cloves Garlic (finely chopped) Measure...
by MJF | Jun 8, 2024 | Poultry Main Courses
Ketchup Rice with Chicken An adaptation of the Japanese dish. 2 Tbsp. Butter (or oil.)1 lb Chicken Thighs (or breast, cut into ½ “strips.)1 each Onion (finely chopped)4 Cups White Rice1 Tbsp. Fajitas Seasoning (optional)1 Tbsp Sea Salt1 Large Pinch Black...
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 | Uncategorized
Sauce Anglaise French Custard Sauce 1 Pint Milk1 each Vanilla Pod (or 1 tspn. Vanilla Essence)4 each Egg Yolks2 oz Sugar Boil the milk with the split vanilla pod.While the milk is heating, whisk the yolks and sugar until light.Add the milk slowly, whisking in.Return...
by MJF | May 11, 2024 | American, Cold Desserts, Pastry
Livy’s Key Lime Tart A delicious, refreshing tart, one of the first items that my daughter, Olivia cooked.In the Bahamas, we picked limes from a tree in the garden to use. 4 oz Lime, Zest (grated)½ Cup Lime Juice (10 limes)4 each Large Egg Yolks1 tin (14oz)...
by MJF | May 11, 2024 | American, Hot Appetisers, Mustard Seeds, Seafood Main Courses, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Crab Cakes – The Best! Simply the best ever! Developed years ago when I was consulting for Gloucester House Seafood Restaurant in NYC. An expensive treat but worth it. 1 Lb Lump Crabmeat1 each Egg, whole (beaten)4 each Eggs, whites (beaten)2 oz Hazelnuts...
by MJF | May 11, 2024 | Lamb Main Courses, Main Courses
Lamb Osso Bucco A flavourful braised item with a Mediterranean flavour 6 30 oz Lamb Osso Bucco (5 oz cuts)½ cup Olive Oil4 oz Flour2 cloves Garlic (smashed)2 stalks Celery ¼“ dice1 each Onion ¼“ dice1 each Carrot ¼“ dice½ cup White Wine2 cups Beef Stock4 each Tomatoes...
by MJF | May 11, 2024 | American, Desserts, Frozen Desserts, Pastry, World Cuisines
Peach Ice-Cream A pure taste of summer! Ice Cream Maker 1 Cup Milk3 each Eggs (2 yolks and 1 whole)½ Cup Sugar6 each Large, Ripe Peaches ( (2 LB, Puree))1 squeeze Lemon Juice1 Cup Heavy Cream Heat the milk until almost boiling.Meanwhile, beat the sugar with the eggs...
by MJF | May 11, 2024 | Potatoes
Potato Curry 4-5 each Potatoes , large (peeled and cut into 3/4" cubes)1 each Onion (sliced or chopped)3 cloves Garlic (sliced)12 each Curry Leaves1 stick Cinnamon (small)1/2 tspn Turmeric Powder1/2 tspn Fenugreek Seeds1 cup Skimmed Milk1 cup Coconut Milksalt to...
by MJF | May 11, 2024 | Hot Sauces
Veloute Sauce A thickened savoury 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...
