The last time I was in Paris I tried to eat in mainly traditional small bistros that served classic bistro fare. The city is so beautiful and offers art, history, and architecture in museums and parks all over the town. You often end up walking for hours not realizing how […]
Cassoulet sounds interesting, sounds good, and makes you think of something French and probably delicious. But what is it? Historically it was a peasant dish of beans and mostly scrap meat which was put together in an earthenware casserole dish and cooked for the better part of the day. Some […]
This is a variation of regular chicken stock. It is very useful in many recipes calling for beef or veal stock. When you need a sauce for game, roast lamb or any dark sauce for a roast you can use this recipe. The recipe is almost the same as regular […]
Chicken stock is the foundation for countless recipes, including soups, stews and sauces. Good, properly made chicken stock is why the restaurant preparation tastes so special. There are usually big cauldrons of stock simmering for hours in the back of restaurants with scrap bones and vegetable trim. You can save […]
Hello and welcome! Freshtastebud.com is about creating delicious food from basic ingredients while having fun and enjoying yourself. The recipes are based on having at least some cooking knowledge and a desire to learn more. You should be able to cook the foods for 1-4 people (scaling up for more) […]
Eat lentils on New Years day, it will bring money! That was the saying in Czech republic when I was young and still is I believe. We would often have this lentil soup which is simple but tasty. The lentils provide both protein and a satisfying texture even when made […]
This recipe is a a stepping stone in creating other dishes. Slowly sautéing the finely chopped vegetables in butter releases sweetness from the carrots and onions, balanced by the celery and imparts a wonderful aroma and flavor to your further creation. A combination of two parts onion, one part each […]
As we walked through the Bastille market on a rainy Sunday last time in Paris, we looked at the amazing white asparagus and fresh strawberries that the produce vendors were selling. Every one of them was picture perfect and without a blemish. Next was the fishmonger with fresh St Pierre […]
OK thanksgiving day: Turkey is prepped and in the oven. Gravy is checked, right? Part 2 Desserts are go Part 2. All the is left is mashed potatoes – part2. Veggies: you want veggies in season, and the following are popular: Carrots: peel, blanch […]
This is a traditional pie holiday so it should be the focus of dessert. Since pies can and should be made in advance to free up oven space on the day of Thanksgiving, we will go over them now. Traditionally pumpkin pie is the most popular […]
Welcome! I have been cooking professionally and for fun over 40 years and love it as ever. I would like to share some of the things I have learned over the years as well as some of the miscues.