Cooking Classics The Technique Shallot-Dijon Vinaigrette Vinaigrettes can be prepared at moments notice with pantry staples making them smart choices when delicious family meals or entertaining beckons. Shallot-Dijon Vinaigrette is the ideal accompaniment to a classic Lyonnaise Salad when bacon drippings are included, however they may be omitted for a more hardworking, weeknight recipe. Toss […]
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The Basics: Frisée
Cooking Essentials The Technique Frisée Frisée, commonly known as curly endive or chicory, may be identified by bright, narrow leaves with a somewhat bitter bite. It is a lettuce preferred for use in a traditional Lyonnaise Salad but the term may also refer more broadly to a dish of wilted greens that have been tossed […]
Cooking Classics: Lyonnaise Salad
Cooking Classics The Technique Lyonnaise Salad Originating in Lyon, the traditional dish is generally served in bistros along with other comforting foods. The key to making a a wonderful Lyonnaise Salad is being able to properly execute several basic cooking techniques then merge them together. This particular version features crisp bacon as opposed to lardons […]
The Basics: Oyster Mushrooms
Cooking Essentials The Technique Oyster Mushrooms Oyster mushrooms or more scientifically, Pleurotus ostreatus, offer earthy flavor to recipes. They are a gilled fungi & one of the most popular varieties safe for edible consumption. The thin nature of oyster mushrooms makes them ideal to simply tear & add to recipes quickly. They make wonderful additions to […]
The Essential Guide To Classic French Recipes
Cooking Classics The Technique The Essential Guide To Classic French Recipes Getting family meals on the table that taste great & appeal to a wide variety of palates is no easy feat. However, with a bit of planning & forethought, you can create recipes & meals that may be prepared whether entertaining beckons or quality […]
Fall Entertaining: Pumpkin-Walnut Cornbread Dressing
Fall Entertaining Southern Socials Pumpkin-Walnut Cornbread Dressing Cornbread dressing may be prepare all worts of ways & those made with distinctive flavors tend to be more interesting. Pumpkin-Walnut Cornbread Dressing begins with a batch of Buttermilk Pumpkin Muffins filled with a bit of spice, once it is transformed into a Thanksgiving table must, the walnuts add […]
Three Essential Holiday Side Dishes
Fall Entertaining Southern Socials Three Essential Holiday Side Dishes A collection of colorful side dishes filled with bold flavor make for a beautiful Thanksgiving plate. Some may be prepared in advance while others in stages then finished just before the meal is to be served. Look to The 2019 Classic Thanksgiving Recipe Collection & Timeline […]
The Thanksgiving Recipe Timeline: Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing
Fall Entertaining Southern Socials The Thanksgiving Recipe Timeline: Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing Knowing what recipes may be prepared in advance truly makes special Thanksgiving meals more manageable. For a refresher on how the day may run smoothly, look to The Thanksgiving Dinner Meal Planning Guide which offers a step by step timeline of when recipes should […]
