Mixed Spice (British) Mixed Spice is a famous British spice blend that is typically used around Christmas.  It can be used in sweet and savory dishes.  I use it in several dishes, including Soul Cakes. Mixed Spice is a British blend of sweet spices, similar […]

Applesauce This is my Mother’s recipe for Applesauce.  She made it every fall around apple picking time.  I stopped at the Apple Orchard near me and picked up some apples this weekend. When I used to help my Mother I had to peel all the […]

Classic Compound Butters I know that I have already posted several compound butter recipes, but here are a few of the classics.  Dinner doesn’t have to be boring!  I remember going to a steakhouse with my parents when I was a teenager back in the […]

Chili Seasoning Mix I don’t use store bought seasoning mixes.  They typically have too much salt for me. I am on a mission to create my own seasoning blends so I will have them on hand and not have to pull out all the spices […]

Mushroom Duxelles Mushroom Duxelles is a finely chopped mixture of mushrooms, shallots and herbs sautéed in butter and reduced down to a paste. Cream may or may not be added. Various liquors have been used, a madeira or sherry is common.  I didn’t have any, […]

Sautéed Apples An easy recipe for Sautéed Apples that can be used in cakes, cupcakes, muffins, pastries or even just spooned over ice cream. In a large frying pan, add the diced apples, sugar, butter, vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract) and cinnamon.  Sauté until […]

Croutons Use firm French or Artisan Bread. The bread should stand up straight when holding it upright. It if falls over, don’t use it. These can be used in French Onion Soup or as the base for a Bruschetta.   If you wanted to make […]

How to Supreme an Orange A visual of this technique really helps.  I found this great video on YouTube.  The only difference is that I cut away each segment while the orange is on the cutting board and not in my hand. Crepes Suzette Recipe

Beurre Noisette Beurre Noisette is brown butter that has a wonderful nutty aroma and taste.  It can be made into a sauce for sautéing fish or chicken.  I also use it as an ingredient in my crêpe recipe. The amount of butter needed to make […]

Roasted Chestnuts Holidays!  Chestnuts roasting on a open fire…well, how about in the oven instead.  My Father made Roasted Chestnuts every year.  During culinary school, I was lucky enough to get a chestnut knife making it much easier and safer to score them. The recipe […]