WIENER SCHNITZEL
Wiener schnitzel means “Viennese cutlet” in German, and it is one of Austria’s most traditional and representative dishes. So much so, in fact, that its definition is fiercely protected … Continue Reading →
MONKVALLEY: Memories and thoughts about food and a life lived in the Loire Valley, France
Wiener schnitzel means “Viennese cutlet” in German, and it is one of Austria’s most traditional and representative dishes. So much so, in fact, that its definition is fiercely protected … Continue Reading →
This is a pork belly that’s slow-roasted so the fat renders and cooks the belly confit-style in its own fat. The result? Ridiculously juicy, impossibly tender yet still-sliceable meat, crowned … Continue Reading →
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower is often touted as a low carb alternative to mashed potato, but it’s actually a delicious side dish in its own right that regularly makes an … Continue Reading →
Vermouth Jus. A jus is an intensely-flavoured, meat stock reduction sauce favoured by French restaurants to serve alongside meats and fish. Jus is more savoury and complex in flavour than … Continue Reading →
Homemade beef stock is easy to make with roasted beef bones and trimmings, along with vegetables, water, and herbs. Although it takes several hours for the stock to simmer to … Continue Reading →
The secret to a good quince jelly, I think, is to simmer the fruit for a long time so it reaches a beautiful pink colour. Like crab apples, quinces turn … Continue Reading →
Classic French rabbit in Dijon mustard sauce, or Lapin à la moutarde This is a French country classic, but is suitably classy – quick to produce and tasty. The … Continue Reading →
Sabayon is the French adaptation of a lemon dessert with Italian origins. In Italy, it is called Zabaione, and it is traditionally made with egg yolks, sugar, and marsala wine. Another … Continue Reading →