Belgian Waffles
Very easy to make from scratch, and very quick. Judge the milk content by the consistency of...
butter
Recipes with butter
Biscuits
Lovely Sunday breakfast item. Don't overwork the dough!
Brown Butter Sauce
Feel free to substitute the herb for any other for this staple sauce. Make sure the herbs are...
Caramelized Pear
This dessert is incredibly easy to make for how posh it looks. It goes great with some vanill...
Clam Chowder
Really good with Oyster Crackers. If you live on the coast, use fresh clams. No excuses.
Duck Liver Pate
We have foie gras at home.
French Toast
Fluffy Sunday breakfast item.
Garlic Bread
American classic.
Honey Garlic Chicken
Quick and easy, but don't burn it!
Mac n Cheese
Easier than you think. Mozzarella is certainly one option, but feel free to mix it up with di...
Molten Lava Cake
The absolute bane of my fucking existence. Many pitfalls here. If the ramekins don't cool pro...
Mashed Potatoes
Go harder with the butter, up to 4 tbsp, for a silky texture. Puree in a processor. You won't...
Moussaka
Often described as Greek Lasagna. Don't sleep on it.
Pan Sauce
Easy way to feel fancy at home. Use the fond. If you've made a steak or some other piece of m...
Pan-Seared Steak
Better and cheaper than going to a steakhouse. Bone-in cuts are the best
Pancakes
Recipe scales well to feed many at breakfast. This will feed 3-4.
Potato Leek Soup
Easy and delicious winter soup. Can also be made in Spring with Spring Leeks such as Bulgaria...
Potato Pie
Nobody asked for this, but everyone wants it. Goes great with some gravy.
Risotto
Very technical but rewarding dish. Make sure to have your mis en place en pointe. ingredient...
Roasted Pork Neck
Take a cheap cut and make it into comfort food with rice
Sauce Supreme
It is a supreme sauce.
Scampi Sauce
Of shrimp scampi fame.
Seared Lamb Chops
The most expensive cut of lamb, but the easiest to prepare.
Seared Scallops
There's only 1 skill used here: Searing.
Veloute Sauce
The easiest and fastest mother sauce to make.