The go-to recipe from Cook's Illustrated needs no tinkering. I buy chuck meat patties that are pre-pounded and scored from the butcher that are extra craggy for the batter to adhere. ...
1/2 onion, diced fine and sweated5 portabello mushrooms, cubed. Generously sprinkle with salt and paprika. Saute till dark.1 tbsp flour, toasted1/4 cup white wine or madeira. Slightly reduce.1 tbsp mustard2 tsp tomato pastedash Worcestshire sauce12 oz beef broth. Simmer wet ingredients for 15 minutes until thickened.pepperparsley1/4 to 1/2 cup cream or whipped cream12 oz sour cream. Substitute 4 oz goat cheese if desired....
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Sponge Cake 4 large eggs, separated 120 grams granulated sugar Beat eggs and sugar into stiff peaks. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp milk or 1 tbsp milk powder, 2 1/2 tbsp water, 1/2 tbsp oil Add ingredients and mix till just combined. 120 grams cake flour 30 grams butter, melted 1/2 cup chopped pineapple Sift flour and mix till just combined. Pour...
