It is believed that tartar sauce, as we know it today, originated in France. The name probably comes from the Tatars, a nomadic group from Central Asia, although the sauce itself is not related to their culinary traditions. This connection seems more like a culinary myth, lending an exotic aura to the sauce. Over time, …
White onion soup should not be confused with the classic and well-known French onion soup. It is a different dish. White onion soup comes from England and is much easier to make, creamy, or if you prefer, puree soup. But here, unlike other puree soups, the thickening is based on Roux and Béchamel sauce. Due …
Lemon curd is a delicate custard made from lemon juice, eggs, butter, and sugar. It is used as a sauce or filler for pies, tarts, cakes, and pastries, and sometimes even served as a separate dessert. To me, lemon curd is one of the most powerful flavor combinations. Everything about it is perfect: a delicate, …
COLESLAW — that’s how a classic cabbage salad from childhood is called. Finely chopped cabbage and carrot (or even without it) dressed with oil, vinaigrette sauce or mayonnaise. The Netherlands is considered to be its homeland, but now it’s spread almost all over the world. For example, in Germany, it usually cooked with pickled cabbage, …
I adore this combination: the most delicate white fish in a crispy breading, fried or baked potatoes and garlic — aioli sauce. All components complement each other so well that for a moment it seems as if nothing better could be thought out. Why am I saying all this? Because today we are preparing fish and …