Professional Techniques & Classic Recipes Perfected for Home Kitchens
This salad is absolutely one of my favourites. It’s simple and quick enough for a simple weeknight dinner, while being an excellent choice for a special occasion meal. One more thing. Parmesan cheese… The “Parmesan” cheese you get in one of those large green jars in the middle isle of […]
Well, it’s a toss up. Both, my mushroom and French onion soups, have very deep savoury umami flavours from all the caramelization that takes place. I feel this soup does not require any additional praise. It honestly speaks for itself. It’s so deeply rich and flavourful that it deserves its […]
I first saw this cake during my college days, in late 2000s, I believe. I collected any and all interesting or vintage recipes (actually I did that for as long as my memories go back.) The Cooks Illustrated headline stated: “This cake’s allure is the moistness it acquires after being […]
Fluffy, light as air matzo balls are basically sponges and are an amazing broth delivery system! They are basically the lightest, most delicious and fluffiest dumplings you can imagine, infused with the delicious broth.
This French Lemon tart is different from a typical North American lemon tart since the filling is not baked. Instead, the filling is prepared by making sabayon, a mixture of egg and sugar gently heated in a double-boiler on the stove top. I found that adding crème fraiche or sour […]
I find the idea of turning a few humble ingredients into a flavourful masterpiece fascinating. And although that happens with many recipes, I feel this way most when I make the mushroom soup. You look at a few button mushrooms sitting on your counter, just a few supporting ingredients found […]
My take on this classic soup is quite different from many recipes on the internet. It brings to the table more flavour and reduces the amount of waste by using all of the broccoli, including the stems. Although, I still use some flour to help thicken the soup, a lot […]
This gravy is mighty flavourful. No one will know it takes well under an hour to make. No one will know it happens to be healthy and also light on calories using a handful of ingredients you already have in your fridge.The flavour comes from some wonderful chemical reactions that […]