Pumpkin pie is a traditional American and Canadian holiday dessert. It consists of a pumpkin-based custard baked in a single pie shell. The pie is traditionally served with whipped cream. Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) milk, scalded 2 cups (450…
This recipe is originally by Chef Taylor Piercefield. Ingredients ½ pound (2 sticks) butter, divided 1 cup flour, divided 12 cups beef stock 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cups sliced portobello mushrooms 4 cups sliced shiitakes 4 cups button…
Bouchée à la reine is named for Marguerite de Valois, wife of Henri IV. This entrée has been somewhat neglected but is one of the great classics of French gastronomy. It is usually served as an entrée (introductory course) but…
Boeuf bourguignon (French for Burgundy beef) is a well known, traditional French stew prepared with beef braised in red wine (originally Burgundy wine) and beef broth, flavored with garlic, onions, carrots, a bouquet garni and garnished with mushrooms. It is…
A rich chocolate cake recipe. Ingredients Cake 2 cups (470 ml) white sugar 1 ¾ cup (415 ml) flour 1 ¾ cups (415 ml) baking cocoa powder 1 ½ teaspoon (7 ml) baking soda 1 ½ teaspoon (7 ml) baking…
Sauce velouté, takes its name from the adjectival form of the French word velour, meaning velvet. In some older English cookbooks it is called velvet sauce. It is one of the five “Mother Sauces” of French cuisine. Ingredients ¼ cup…
This macaroni and cheese recipe will take you back to your childhood. The sauce blends Fontina, Gruyere, Cheddar, and Monterrey Jack with egg yolk in for richness. It’s sort of a secret weapon. Ingredients ½ pound elbow macaroni 6 ounces…
Ingredients 4 cups corn off the cob 6 cups water 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon flour 1 large egg Salt to taste Pepper to taste Procedure Combine the corn and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil.…
Pita (also known as pita bread, Arabic bread etc.) is a yeasted wheat flatbread originating from North-African, to Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. It is usually eaten with sauces, dips and fillings. Dishes that use pita include kebab, gyros, and shwarma.…
Biscuits and gravy is a dish enjoyed nearly everywhere in the United States, though it is most commonly associated with the southern states. It is a staple breakfast of most US diners. Traditionally this breakfast is served on a plate.…
Sachertorte (Ger. ˈzɑxər ˈtɔrtə; Eng.ˈsɑkər ˈtɔrt) is a chocolate cake, invented by Franz Sacher in 1832 for Klemens Wenzel von Metternich in Vienna, Austria. It is one of the most famous Viennese culinary specialties. The cake consists of two layers…
This recipe makes crispy gingerbread cookies that are used for gingerbread men. To keep the cookies crisp, store them in an air-tight container. They can be decorated with royal icing. Ingredients ⅔ cup (~160 g) packed light brown sugar ⅔…