Duxelles

  Pronunciation: Duk-sell A fancy but easy French saute or paste traditionally made from any variety or combination of mushrooms, shallots, cream and/or wine. Named for the employer of 17th century French chef Francois Pierre La Varenne. Here in the United States we would probably call it mushroom dressing. Duxelles sounds so much nicer. It…

Easy London Broil Dinner

We’ve had two days of 70 degree weather and tonight I fired up the grill! On the menu, London broil with grilled asparagus. I use the term London broil loosely here, as it doesn’t necessarily refer to a dish from London, or to a cut of beef but to a cooking method. Generally, marinating then…