While sipping on wine and watching a Pixar movie about a French rat chef is not a bad idea, in this article we are actually discussing the classic Provençal vegetable stew. Ratatouille is a stew that originates from Nice in … Read More
French Onion Soup is a robust, classic dish whose main flavors are the sweetness resulting from the slow caramelization of the onions and the savoriness of the beef broth. A properly prepared French Onion Soup is a hearty and elegant … Read More
Chicken Cacciatore is a rustic Italian comfort dish. Cacciatore means hunter in Italian, which gives a nod to the humble roots of this classic meal. Chicken Cacciatore is chicken that is braised with some vegetables, typically a sofrito, and then … Read More
Bangers and Mash is an iconic dish throughout Great Britain and Ireland. It is traditionally comprised of a pork sausage served on mashed potatoes and smothered in an onion brown gravy. Optionally, it may be served with a side of … Read More
Originating as a popular take-away meal in the United Kingdom, Fish and Chips has gained popularity around the world in countries like the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and India. This tasty, indulgent treat consists of French fries (the “chips” … Read More
Coq Au Vin is a rustic, French dish that originally was prepared by braising a rooster in wine. The rooster was typically an older bird that had outlived its usefulness. Therefore, his destiny was to become the star of the … Read More
Vichyssoise, while sounding sophisticated, is a simple dish with complex flavors that is interesting to pair with. In reflecting on the main flavors of the dish, you get an acidity from the chives, tamed slightly by the sweetness of the … Read More
The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is a big holiday in the United States. The day celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the original colonies freedom from Britain. Today, the Fourth of July is a time … Read More
The word Curry is often associated with Indian food, but it is important to note that the word Curry actually has two meanings. Curry can be a collective term used to describe sauce-focused dishes from various countries in Asia. These … Read More
If you’ve never had a tamale, you are missing out. Made from masa—a mixture of corn dough—and filled with slow-cooked meat, vegetables, or cheese. You can also find sweet varieties filled with fruit, raisins, or chocolate. These tasty filled pockets … Read More