Monday, December 25, 2006

Bread Sauce

A recipe from Mrs. B. Bread sauce is great with turkey or chicken.

Ingredients: (serves 8)
4 cloves
2 medium onions
2 bay leave
1 pint milk (about 500 mL)
13 to 15 heaped tbsp or more breadcrumbs(white bread)
salt and pepper to taste and a dash of cayenne
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp cream or top of milk

Method:
Stick cloves in onions, bring milk to boil with bay leaves. Let it simmer for 10 mins. Remove onions and bay leaves. Shake in breadcrumbs and seasoning. Draw aside, add butter and cream. Reheat very gently. Use at once.

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Thursday, December 21, 2006

Creamed Corn

Recipe from Saveur (Nov, 2005 issue)
A great side dish for turkey dinners.

Ingredients: (Serves 8)
6 tbsp better
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 cups of corn kernels

Method:
Bring butter and heavy cream to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add 8 cups of corn kernels and simmer for about 10 mins. Add salt and black pepper to taste.

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