for Beef, Veal or Venison
Submitted by Kynwric
2 tbsp butter
2 slices bread, crusts removed and cut into small cubes
1 cup beef stock
1 tbsp balsamic or cider vinegar
1 tsp coarsely ground (or crushed) peppercorns
dash of salt
Melt the butter in a skillet and fry the bread cubes until they turn golden brown. In a saucepan, bring the stock and vinegar to a boil. Add fried bread, pepper and salt and stir until blended. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
YOUNG CHICKEN IN RED WINE & BRANDY
4 Young Chickens
2 c. flour
1/4 c. olive oil
16 pearl onions
5 strips bacon, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 c. red wine
1/2 c. brandy
4 bay leaves
1 tbl. thyme
8-10 button mushrooms
salt & pepper
Remove giblets and any visible fat deposits. Rinse and pat dry.
Using a good sharp knife, cut into quarters. Toss each, lightly in flour and shake off excess. Heat oil in a largee pan and add chicken gently. Cook for 2 min on each side or until lightly browned. Add onion, bacon, garlic, wine, brandy, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to med low, covered for approx. 30 min.
Add mushrooms and continue to cook for 30 more min. Remove lid for the last 15 min of cooking. Thicken with cornstarch/water mix or with flour.
Season to taste with salt & pepper. Serve hot.
MONKS SPICED MULLED WINE
12 cloves
1 orange
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 fresh nutmeg grated (or 1/2 tsp.)
3 cinnamon sticks
2 lemons (sliced)
750 ml. dry red wine
16 oz water
Stud the cloves into the orange and place in a large pan. Add 16 oz of water Add sugar, nutmeg, and lemon. Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Raise heat and bring to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 min. Add red wine and heat through.
Serves approx. 6
HONEY GLAZED BABY CARROTS
1 lb. baby carrots
1 tbl. butter
2 cloves garlic
1 tbl. chopped/crushed rosemary
2 tbl. honey
1 tbl. white wine
Trim and peel carrots, gently heat butter in a large frying pan. Add carrots, crushed garlic, rosemary, honey and wine. Cover and cook for 10 min. or until tender. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Serves approx. 6