Carbonnade (Beef and Onions Stewed in Beer)
From The Best Recipes in the World by Mark Bittman. “A simple beef stew that is good over buttered noodles or with plain boiled potatoes. Also works well with chunks of lamb shoulder or veal shoulder.”
Potato and Leek Pancake
Adapted from “Everybody Eats Well In Belgium” by Ruth van Waerebeek, this pancake can be lunch or brunch or a wonderful appetizer.
Traditional Style Swiss Steak
Family or company dinner. Very filling and it freezes great! I’ve made this Swiss Steak for a good 40 years..it’s definitely “tried and true”!
Abc’s Sauteed Apple, Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage
A healthy side nicely seasoned with onion, garlic, nutmeg and parsley. This side is rich in nutrition and fiber, cabbage is an absolutely phenomenal source of Vitamin C also Vitamin A, E and B, rich in iron and sulfur. This is a good thing to add to your diet if trying to lower blood cholesterol. Just skip the butter!
Bastille Burger – Bearnaise, Blue Cheese and Red Onion Burgers
A home-made burger with three of my favourite French elements included in the ingredients, Bearnaise sauce, French blue cheese and sliced red onions! I made these for a quick lunch on Bastille Day – 14th July, hence the name! I used our excellent local Charolaise beef, a salt marsh beef which is superb, with a good fat to muscle ratio, and a slight tang of herbs and salt. If you want to cut down on the carbs, just have this burger “Naked” without the bun! Likewise for low fat – omit the Bearnaise sauce and chop some fresh tarragon up and mix it with the minced/ground beef. I am not a great lover of commercial burgers, but I do like home-made burgers – and these are now a firm favourite with all my family & friends! This recipe is for 2 people – just increase the ingredients for more people.
