June 24th, 2011 | by Mike | published in Eats, General
In my opinion one of the best meat and potato combinations of all time is steak-frites. I think this bistro classic is hard to beat for taste, simplicity and food that just feels good. Equipment -knife -cutting board -tongs -grill Ingredients steak -rib eye, sirloin, new york, etc. (there are a variety of [...]
June 18th, 2011 | by Mike | published in General, Techniques
Aioli is essentially mayonnaise with garlic in it. By omitting the garlic from the recipe below you can make home-made mayonnaise. Equipment -blender -knife -cutting board -measuring cup Ingredients -2 egg yolks -1-2 garlic cloves, minced -2 tsp Dijon mustard -1 cup of neutral tasting oil -fresh lemon juice and/or white wine vinegar [...]
June 18th, 2011 | by Mike | published in General, Techniques
Vinaigrettes are nothing new and have been around for a long time and it makes sense because they are so versatile in their application. Vinaigrettes are fast and simple to make and are an easy and healthy way to increase the taste of numerous dishes. A good vinaigrette has a silky-smooth texture and even taste, [...]