A friend suggested an article on scones. She was thinking colder weather, the warm and cozy feeling of something baking in the oven, maybe something nice and hot to drink. Whatever. Strangely, my thoughts drifted back to my high… Read More ›
Classic British Dishes
British Crusty Roasted Potatoes
I always loved that scene at the end of one of the Godfather movies where Michael Corleone assumes the leadership of the family. The dons, one by one, salute him by taking his hand and kissing his ring. I have… Read More ›
The Versatile Yorkie
I did a post recently on The Traditional British Sunday Lunch, which featured roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, crusty roasted potatoes and bread pudding. Even though I wrote as if I had a long experience with this classic meal, actually I… Read More ›
Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding – The Traditional British Sunday Lunch
Thousands of pubs in Great Britain, especially those outside of London, offer a “Sunday Lunch” every week. Traditionally, the main feature is a standing rib roast, which is always accompanied by Yorkshire pudding and amazingly crunchy roast potatoes. You always… Read More ›
Annual New Year’s Dinner Award – Horseradish Encrusted Prime Rib
Guest Post No. 2: The Annual New Year’s Dinner Award goes to Howard Storck – charter member of the Bravado Cooking Society – and Carla Gorsky. (They, btw, were the ones that triggered the special post about making a one-handed… Read More ›