Recipes that do not fit into any category.
Here you will find recipes for eggs, sauces, omelets and various side dishes.
Shortcrust PastryBy PeterFrench chef Guillaume Tirel was the first one to label the process, describing its preparation in his manuscript 'Le Viandier'. There isn’t a single version of shortcrust pastry. There are several variations, as well as homemade recipes modified according to needs. This shortcrust pastry is a type of pastry often used for the base of a tart, quiche, pie, or flan. In french it's called Pâte Brisée. Shortcrust pastry can be used to make both sweet and savory pies such as apple pie, quiche, lemon meringue or chicken pie.Pickled CucumbersBy JúliaRecipe for pickled cucumbers is more than 4,000 years old, when ancient Mesopotamians began soaking cucumbers in acidic brine, as a way to preserve them. Since then, they have been a staple in cultures around the globe, renowned for their heartiness, health benefits and delicious taste.French Scrambled EggsBy PeterHow to make scrambled eggs? It's not so easy as it seems if you want to do it legit. This recipe will guide you through the procedure, following original french culinary technique for Oeufs Brouillés. Most important is to be gentle during cook and make sure you don't overcook your eggs. Result needs to be creamy yet firm.Osaka OkonomiyakiBy PeterThis version of the okonomiyaki recipe comes from the Japanese city of Osaka where this dish is a famous street food delicacy. The basis is freshly cut cabbage into strips, or you can also use romaine lettuce, it is important that it is crunchy. Eggs and flour form a dough, it serves as a glue that holds the entire pancake together after cooking.Chicken Liver PateBy PeterMany recipes are firstly pan cooking chicken liver and then blending it in the food processor. Method in this recipe is blending raw chicken liver, which is in my opinion much better. Reason is simple, we have absolute temperature control during cooking process, there is no way we will overcook our pate, ensuring superior results and nice pinky color inside. In french cookbooks this recipe is called Pâte en Terrine.
