Combine warm water, yeast and sugar in a mixing bowl and let sit for about 3-4 minutes, until yeast is bubbling up. Add in oil, salt and flour. Start with 2 1/2 cups of flour, then add more until the dough cleans the sides of the mixing bowl. (I use a mixer for this part as it makes it just so much easier!) Continue mixing for an additional 3-4 minutes, then cover with plastic wrap and let sit in a warm place for 15 minutes. In cold weather, I like to turn my oven on for about 3 or 4 minutes, then turn it off and let my dough rest in the oven.
You can see full step-by-step directions for making Chateaubriand For Two with a delicious red wine demi-glace pan sauce on my cooking blog but now I would like to focus on the other sauce – Sauce Bearnaise
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When planning a Valentine’s Day menu, mushroom soup might not be the first thing that comes to mind. That’s probably because you’re thinking about those cans of condensed mushroom soup that your mom used to use in casseroles or for pot roast. One taste of this rich, savory, silky smooth and earthy soup will have you changing your tune.
In my opinion the biggest mistake most home cooks make when preparing a salad is YOU OVER DRESS IT! That’s right, you have all these wonderful and expensive mixed greens that are crisp and delicious but you drown everything in salad dressing and end up with soggy greens and the only thing you can taste is the dressing.
For dessert, impress guests with a decadent Banana Peanut Butter Layer Cake with Chocolate Ganache. Or, for a last minute get together, try the Goat Cheese Mousse with Roasted Blueberries, with only four ingredients and a total preparation time of less than 25 minutes.
Eggs are our go-to. They seem to keep us fuller longer and there are so many different ways to prepare them. Our favorite lately? This breakfast sandwich.
You can make this sandwich ahead, but it's best fresh. You can also store it for 1 day (tops) in the fridge and reheat it for about 20-30 seconds in the microwave. Do NOT freeze it!
Whether you’re planning some warm weather get-togethers, looking for quick bites, something sweet, or just quick and easy meal suggestions to throw together during the summer weeks, Living the Gourmet has you covered with a selection of our favorite summer recipes.
Mix up several batches of Homemade Pancake Mix, then just add the wet ingredients and have a fluffy stack of pancakes in about 10 minutes.
Order: The “Breakfast Club” comprising three thick cuts of brioche french toast layered with two over medium eggs and four slices of applewood smoked bacon. Gourmet Breakfasts for the GENIUS serves up recipes woven around a descriptive and enlightening narrative. More than just a list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions, they include helpful tips, charts, and definitions to assist you in fashioning the ideal gourmet breakfast.
5. At home you won’t need a designated driver so you can enjoy that extra glass of Champagne and still be responsible.
A popular menu item at many of the best fried chicken joints in America, chicken and waffles are a classic soul food that is popular throughout the country, but especially so in the South. Fried chicken is enjoyed alongside waffles topped with butter and syrup, a combination that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner too. This spin with strawberry and rosemary is sure to be a show stopper.
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 599Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 711mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 4gSugar: 6gProtein: 35g
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