Reluctant cooks will find a friend at https://www.reluctantgourmet.com. The skimpy From A to Z glossary section defines cooking terms and ingredients such as “al dente” and “bouquet garni” but goes only to “Worcestershire sauce.” More are promised soon.
The Cooking Primer explains basic techniques such as roasting and braising.
Many of the site’s recipes have stories with them about their origin, and some have a photo. It is a very homey place to look for recipes.
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How to Make the Best Beef Wellington This Beef Wellington recipe has become a tradition in our house. We prepare it every couple of years for Christmas and made it again this year. If I’m lucky, we will have it next year and the year after that. My wife originally found a recipe in Fine […]
Christmas Standing Rib Roast Thanksgiving is a holiday in which turkey really shines. Many of you would rather not deal with another turkey just four weeks after Thanksgiving. Some of you might still have some frozen leftovers. The Christmas meal is a celebratory meal, and as such, celebration food is a natural at the Christmas […]
How to Bake A Ham For Christmas
Baked Christmas Ham Recipe Would you like to serve a wonderfully flavorful and juicy ham for the holidays? Here’s a can’t-go-wrong recipe that will have your guests asking for seconds, and for a plate of leftovers, as well. Be sure to read about the history of serving ham on Christmas and the various types of […]
