Roasted Rack of Lamb with Black Olive Sauce (Postrio's) recipe
Chicken breasts poached in herbed broth with leeks, carrots, red pepper, and elbow macaroni, finished with fresh thyme and Parmesan. A nourishing, light soup.
Blanquette of veal is a classic French white stew with tender veal, cauliflower, and a silky sour cream and lemon sauce. Bistro comfort served over rice or noodles.
Red wine and crushed peppercorn marinade with allspice berries and garlic. A bold five-ingredient soak for lamb, chicken, or grilled meats with warm spice and tannic depth.
Sauerbraten with Coke uses cola in the vinegar marinade for a sweeter, more caramelized take on the classic German pot roast. Marinated 2 to 4 days, braised until fork-tender, and finished with gingersnap gravy.
Red wine pot roast braised low and slow with 24 cloves of garlic, carrots, celery, and thyme. Fork-tender beef with a rich, butter-finished pan sauce strained from the vegetables.
Traditional English piccalilli with cauliflower, cucumber, pearl onions, and green tomatoes in a turmeric-mustard sauce. Homemade mustard pickle that improves with keeping.
Caribbean-inspired grilled Cornish hens marinated in dark rum, lime juice, honey, and garlic, crusted with crushed coriander and peppercorns. Bold tropical flavors from the grill.
Homestyle barbecue sauce simmers ketchup, beef stock, Worcestershire, lemon, and brown sugar into a tangy sweet-savory sauce in 30 minutes. A pantry-friendly homemade alternative to store-bought.
Pit-master style Brunswick stew with smoked pulled pork, roasted chicken, okra, lima beans, and corn simmered in homemade stock. Low and slow for hours, packed with smoky, tangy heat.
Silky angel hair pasta swirled in a bold black pepper cream sauce with white wine, clam juice, and Parmesan, crowned with buttery smoked salmon and a dill-kissed quick creme fraiche. Date night dinner in under an hour.
Emu steak au poivre with crushed peppercorns, cognac pan sauce, and heavy cream. A classic French technique applied to lean, red emu meat. Ready in 30 minutes.
Authentic lamb curry with freshly ground whole spices, coconut milk, and lemongrass. Aromatic cardamom, coriander, cumin, and peppercorns create complex Indian flavors.
Clear chicken broth with poached breast, leeks, carrots, red pepper, and elbow macaroni, finished with fresh thyme and Parmesan. A light, herb-scented soup that freezes beautifully.
Thai garlic chicken (kai yang) marinated with crushed garlic, coriander root, cracked peppercorns, and lemon juice. Grilled until crispy-skinned and deeply fragrant.
This easy version of the classic pepper sauce clearly illustrates why some old-time combinations just cannot be improved upon. Serve this with beef or game, especially pheasant.