Recent content by ranleemil

I haven't cooked much rissoto, although I'm familiar with technique. I'm planning on making risie bisi and am wondering what might be a good accompaniment? Any suggestions?

Have always wanted to make this!, maybe tonight. Is this a meal by itself, or, what would be a great accompaniment? Any suggestions?

Pork Medallions quickly sauteed, held warm while you make a pan sauce with evoo, garlic, apricot jam, and ruby port( salt/pepper goes without saying)! Cook the pan sauce until thickened, add the pork tenderloin medallions back to warm through and serve with lightly buttered orzo. Add a salad ...

I haven't read all the comments, so I don't know if someone already mentioned this, but I was always a person who tried to turn or flip, if grilling, anything I cooked. I guess I was afraid I would burn something. Giving food enough time to carmelize and brown is important. I've since learned...

Is their a particular reason you are experimenting with mayonnaise in soup? Are you looking to enhance texture or add a creamy consistency? Maybe you should try creme fraiche or a roux.

Roux The roux thing has my mind working, but I'm pretty sure her soup did not include any dairy product besides the garnish.

Great! I consider myself a bit of an Anglophile, but I never heard that one! Thanks!

Shepherds Pie Although I prefer leftover lamb, don't forget a good shepherds pie! I've used rib of beef many times with great success.

Creamy Onion Soup While we're on the onion soup subject, there was a French Woman who cooked at several restaurants in my area about 25 years ago and she made an onion soup that was very "creamy" and thick. The broth was not clear and it was served in the traditional way with a crouton and...

My Fav Thats the way I make it! I sometimes use buttermilk to thin it, if I have it. I also use Worcestershire instead of fish sauce, although I love and use a lot of fish sauce! A small slug of hot sauce is also added sometimes. I've been on a wedge salad kick recently and make this frequently.

AQlso Pretty New Welcome! I just found this site and signed up the other day! Great fun!

Cinese Theme Today Char Sui style pork riblets on the grill, rice with scallion ginger sauce, and Chinese cucumber pickles.

Hi! It is, indeed! Welcome!

alla checca While I know it contains tomatoes, have you ever tried pasta alla checca? It's a no cook "steeped" sauce using EVOO and garden tomatoes, garlic,fresh basil, etc. Just google it as there are many recipes for it online.

Aglio e Olio Add some pepperoncini(red pepper flakes), some minced anchovies, and some freshly chopped flatleaf parsley and you have one of my favorite pasta dishes!