You know when you have a day that looks like this … and you just want to have happy smells of cooking, warmth, and goodness inside? (Yes, that’s wind fiercely blowing those few leaves off the tree). Well, this risotto recipe should do the trick. You need special rice for risotto. It’s fatter – rounder than usual rice, and it should be… Read More
Cuisse de Dinde sounds so much better than Turkey Leg, doesn’t it? But that’s what this recipe is about. Cuisse actually means “thigh” and is pronounced ‘queese.’ And dinde is turkey, and is pronounced like dandy. Except the vowel is more the sound you make when you think something is just so-so. eh. Queese de Dehnde. Alright, now that we’ve… Read More
Cottage pie is similar to shepherd’s pie, but more people have heard of shepherd’s pie than cottage pie. Do you know what they are? I had always heard of shepherd’s pie, but when I did, I imagined it was like a pot pie with a baked floury pie crust and a stewy interior. But nope – I was wrong. Then… Read More
Blanquette is referring to the fact that the dish is full of white ingredients. White = Blanc. You can use any white meat, such as poultry – think turkey legs – but it’s principally prepared with veal. Veau is pronounced like go -( vo). You’ll need 1.5 kilos of meat with some fat and no bone. I had to go back… Read More
Isn’t that a cute name for a recipe? Tartiflette? It’s based on the provincial potato gratin that’s made with Swiss cheese, but it was modified in the 1980s in an effort to promote the Reblochon cheese. It comes from the Haute Savoie region – the Alps – and is now standard fare throughout France. Just don’t schedule your cholesterol exams… Read More
Okay, tomates farcies really just means stuffed tomatoes, but doesn’t it sound better when it’s pronounced the French way? (pronunciation hint: toe-maht far-see). It can be a little intimidating to contemplate as a recipe, but it’s easier than it looks. I would just give yourself a full two hours before you’re ready to eat for the full preparation and cooking so… Read More
