Cooking Classics The Technique Terrine A terrine is a classic French combination of ground meats ranging from pork, veal & seafood to nuts, vegetables, spices & herbs. What distinguishes it from the typical pâté, is that it is blended & generally bound with an egg, then placed in a mold & baked in a bain-marie. […]
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Cooking Classics: Pâté
Cooking Classics The Technique Pâté Pâté is a forcemeat that may contain a variety of ingredients ranging from liver, ground pork, fish or beef to vegetables, herbs, spices & other seasonings. It’s quite simple to prepare & makes a wonderful appetizer to serve guests. Accompany with caper berries, gherkins & homemade bread or offer it […]
The Basics: Roasted Garlic
Cooking Essentials The Technique Roasted Garlic A head or two of garlic may be roasted whilst braising or baking a family meal in the oven making smart use of time & resources. The technique mellows the harsh tones of raw garlic & offers a more complex flavor to a variety of recipe formulas. Add it […]
The Basics: Comté
Cooking Essentials The Technique Comté Comté is a semi-hard, unpasteurized cheese made from cows milk from the Franche-Comté region. It is one of the most popular cheeses produced in eastern France. Comté features a buttery yellow hue encased in a natural rind that is prepared in large discs ranging in size from approximately 15 to 25 inches in size offers a […]
Fall Entertaining: Walnut-Pumpkin Seed Canapés
Fall Entertaining Southern Socials Walnut-Pumpkin Seed Canapés Seasonal appetizers may be created from Miniature Buttermilk Pumpkin Bread Loaves with a few simple ingredients you more than likely have on hand. Walnut-Pumpkin Seed Canapés are made with two cheeses & provide delicious taste & crunch that can liven up holiday festivities. A little Cranberry-Lemon Relish not […]
The Basics: Walnuts
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Walnuts Walnuts are actually the seeds of drupes that come from the genus Juglans. California is the largest producer of walnuts in the United States staking claim to approximately 90% of them. Although they are not technically nuts, when used in recipes, we treat them in a similar way […]
The New Thanksgiving Turkey & Cranberry Sandwich
Fall Entertaining Southern Socials The New Thanksgiving Turkey & Cranberry Sandwich The coveted turkey sandwich makes many weak in the knees. It’s a second opportunity to enjoy all of the wonderful seasonal recipes we absolutely can not seem to get enough of but in an entirely new way. When homemade bread is added to the […]
Fall Entertaining: Pumpkin-Pork Tenderloin Sliders
Fall Entertaining Southern Socials Pumpkin-Pork Tenderloin Sliders Appetizers ideal for Thanksgiving & holiday festivities may be as simple as jam topped pimiento cheese crackers or heartier in nature. When a batch of Buttermilk Pumpkin Yeast Rolls has been prepared, options are limitless. Pumpkin-Pork Tenderloin Sliders are quick to make. Consider adding an extra tenderloin to the grill […]
