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Beef Gravy Soup

Beef Gravy Soup

This recipe for beef gravy soup is derived from the Household Cyclopedia of 1881. Ingredients 1 pound lean beef, sliced 2 medium onions, sliced 1 pound sliced root vegetables, such as carrots, turnips, or radishes 2 tablespoons beef broth 2…

Beef Fajitas

Beef Fajitas

The original contributor of this recipe noted the following anecdote: > When I visited San Antonio, Texas, years ago, my cousin took me to the Texas Folklife Festival, where he introduced me to fajitas, telling me that they were originated…

Beef Carpaccio II

Beef Carpaccio II

Ingredients 1 center cut beef tenderloin roast Salt Black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil for serving Lemon wedges for serving Shaved Parmiggiano-Reggiano cheese Basil chiffonade for serving Procedure Cover the meat tightly with plastic wrap, then freeze for up to two…

Beef Burgers with Onion

Beef Burgers with Onion

These burgers are filled with onion and topped with melted cheese. Ingredients Vegetable oil Onion, chopped Ground beef Egg Sliced cheese Lettuce Tomato, sliced thin Ketchup Equipment Frying pan Bowl Knife Grill Procedure Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil…

Beef Burgers with Chipotle Mayo

Beef Burgers with Chipotle Mayo

Burgers, professional chef style with a chipotle mayo. Ingredients Chipotle mayo 6 Tbsp mayonnaise 2 Tbsp chipotle purée Salt Black pepper Burgers 1 pound (450 g) ground chuck Salt Black pepper Cayenne pepper Cheese slices (optional) 4 hamburger buns, split…

Béchamel Sauce (Louisiannaise)

Béchamel Sauce (Louisiannaise)

Sauce béchamel is one of the basic sauces of French Cuisine. This variation is used in Louisiana for seafood dishes, especially crab meat. Ingredients 1 cup milk ¼ ea. onion or 2 garlic cloves 1 bay leaf 1–2 tbsp butter…

Bean Chili

Bean Chili

Ingredients 1 can red kidney beans, drained 1 can black beans, drained 2 cans crushed tomatoes 1 small can of tomato paste 2 cloves garlic, diced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 medium red bell…

Bean and Rice Bake

Bean and Rice Bake

The original recipe contributor noted the following anecdote: > “This recipe originated when I tried to adapt my saffron rice and beans for a barbecue. I planned on heating saffron rice and beans over a wood fire at the barbecue…

Basted Egg

Basted Egg

A basted egg is a sort of a cross between a sunny side up fried egg and a poached egg. The result is an egg that is fried on the bottom and steamed on the top. The egg will look…

Basic Scrambled Eggs

Basic Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients 3 eggs 2–3 tbsp milk (optional) 2 tbsp butter ¼ tsp salt (or to taste) ⅛ tsp black pepper (or to taste) Procedure Crack eggs into a measuring cup. Add the milk (if desired) and salt. Using a whisk…

Basic Scones

Ingredients 1 cup (100 g) flour 1 tsp (5 g) baking powder 1 pinch salt 2 tbsp (30 g) butter 1 tbsp (15 g) granulated sugar ½ cup (125 ml) milk + extra milk for glazing Procedure Preheat the oven…

Basic Polenta

Basic Polenta

Ingredient 3 cups (~750 mL) water and/or milk 1 cup (~250 mL) coarse ground cornmeal or polenta Butter and/or olive oil to taste (likely in the range of 1–2 tablespoons / 15–30 mL) Salt Parmesan cheese, to taste Equipment Stove…