Beef Burgers with Mushrooms

Beef Burgers, Mushrooms

When I was a child I only saw canned mushrooms. There were the little ‘eraser-heads’ that were in Cream of Mushroom Soup and the shiny slices that came in cans. Both, in my opinion, were not edible. When I grew … Continue reading…

Provençal Veal Rolls; Christmas

Provençal Veal Rolls

These are also known as Paupiettes de Veau, or Veal birds. When I used google to translate ‘paupiette’ it was translated to ‘paupiette’. Helpful. Further scrolling said that the term is used to describe any thinly sliced meat or fish … Continue reading…

Beef Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Burgers with Browned Onions

I inherited two (at least two) things from my mother: love of both stinky cheese and ‘brown’ onions. She made ‘hamburgers’ often, but rarely with buns. Usually they were smothered in onions or cheese or a gravy of some sort, … Continue reading…

Tournedos, Marchand de Vin Sauce

Tournedos, with Marchand de Vin

Tournedos are sliced from the small end of the beef tenderloin; filet mignon is cut from the center. Marchand de Vin is ‘wine merchant or wine maker’s’ sauce. Why? I don’t know. Further, more exacting research would be required, Quick … Continue reading…

Veal Marsala; parsley

Veal Marsala

I have 2 recipes for Veal Marsala. I do not know why or where they came from. Like so many other recipes the origins are lost in the mists of time – and 1 or 2 of my 200 cook … Continue reading…