Forget about buying cans of gravy in your local supermarket for your next Holiday or for a Sunday dinner. This post will teach you how to make a super easy homemade gravy, with or without drippings from meat, poultry or fish. The easy formula of a proper fat to starch to liquid ration, plus some…
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Kefir Savory Crepes, with Chicken, Roasted Peppers & Mozzarella
These savory Kefir Crepes, with chicken, roasted peppers and mozzarella, are phenomenal! The balance of flavors here is classic, however, where this becomes unique is with the infusion of Kefir and by binding this all together in a delicate crepe. Frankly, I don’t know why I didn’t do this sooner. Give it a try and…
Fondant Potatoes Recipe with Russet Idaho® Potatoes
Fondant Potatoes, or Pommes Fondant, is an amazing recipe using russet Idaho® potatoes which are cut into cylinders and seared to golden perfection. They’re then cooked in a rich stock with garlic, butter and herbs, to ensure a smooth creamy texture inside, with an amazing aroma. This dish has the definite “wow” factor and would…
Chicken Normandy (Braised Chicken Legs in Apple Cider & Brandy)
Chicken Normandy, also known as ‘Poulet á lá Normande,’ is a super delicious, fall, French Chicken dish. It is whole chicken legs braised in apple cider and brandy; then cooked with onions, garlic, and herbs, and finally finished off with cream, dijon mustard, and fried apples. It’s luxurious, has that definite “Wow” factor both in…
Eggplant Rollatini Recipe (Parmigiana Style)
This Eggplant Rollatini is basically Eggplant Parmigiana (or as the Italians call it ‘Parmigiana di Melanzane’) but in a rolled-up style. Eggplant slices are first lightly coated in flour and then fried. Following that, they’re smothered in a homemade tomato sauce; then topped with shredded Parmegiano Reggiano cheese, mozzarella, and fresh basil; and then they’re…
Polish Mushroom Soup with Yukon Gold Idaho® Potatoes
This Polish Mushroom Soup is made with Yukon Gold Idaho® Potatoes and three types of mushrooms: White Button, Baby Bella and dry Porcini. It can be served chunky with a splash of cream; partially blended, for a creamy consistency with some pieces of vegetables; or blended to cream of mushroom type of soup. It’s a…
Veal Milanese (Italian Breaded Veal Cutlets)
Veal Milanese (or as the Italians call it ‘Cotleta Alla Milanese’) is a simple Italian dish of breaded veal cutlets, that are coated with flour, egg and breadcrumbs, then fried until golden brown. They can be served with just lemon wedges, or with your favorite topping, or with pasta. I love serving my veal cutlets,…
