Simple and decadent is an oxymoron I am happy with in this luscious decadent stew. It will take 24 hours to complete but is well worth it when you see the faces around the table.
I'm always put off by recipes that need onion since onion and I do not agree, but the idea of putting in whole small ones means I could fish them out, so thank you for illuminating that possibility for me! Garlic, for some reason, is fine, so normally I just use lots of extra garlic. I'm now considering whether I could make this recipe work in my pressure cooker and thereby reducing the delay in gratification. Worth a test, I feel! I have a lot of Nagi's recipes on rotation, especially the chicken and rice, and I have her Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie batter portioned in the freezer for unexpected visitors (mostly the MIL, who likes to test my preparedness).
I love that your MIL pops in to test your preparedness! I have never been organised eough to have biscuit dough in the freezer! Awesome! Happy Tuesday, Kate!
for years I have vowed to make this dish, but am always intimidated by the longevity of the recipe. I've seen a few that take days, and a few that say why bother if you can't get proper ingredients apparently only available in France it seems. Then I read all that work for a few forkfuls/not worth it. All the same, I still want to make it, some version. Since I haven't had it I won't have any thing to compare it to.
It is the kind of dish I make when I just want to shut myself in the kitchen and zone right out. Go slow - get all the pots out - enjoy the cooking of it. And we made a nice big amount so we can return to this dish at least four times without any work at all. But - yeah - you have to be in the mood!! 😂
I’m obsessed with your attention to detail Cecilia, especially the cartouche tip! It’s an underrated tool and makes a huge difference in texture and moisture retention, according to my husband (the chef). And YES to cooking with wine you’d actually drink. Life’s too short for 'mystery red' anyway.
Good morning to you and husband the chef!! Up early to drive across the city to the next scheduled pre-natal appt. Wishing for a wonderful week for you too!
Oh Celi - I seem to get to your posts kinda mid-morning by which time I do need a smile . . . and always get it! There is such love in your words . . . here a palpable enjoyment of getting all the ingredients for the cook together and picturing it . . . as you know Nagi is a dear long term friend . . . well, just went back to her words and pics . . . and your pre-cook ingredients photograph even better than hers! 'Simple and decadent' > oh, I understand combos like that very well indeed . . . so, thanks for the read and hope the little one is not being a hassle to Mom and that you have warmth inside even if the temps outside spell 'winter'!!!
This was delicious to read! I have never made it before, and chaos reigns at our house and lives this week, so I am bookmarking this for a later date :)
Blessings to your daughter, and you, in these next weeks. Anticipation, concern, excitement, details are all ingredients of getting ready. Thinking of you.
I hope the chaos that is reigning is short term! Daughter and I spent the morning at the beach so we are doing great! Poor thing. It is uncomfortable month for her.
I'm always put off by recipes that need onion since onion and I do not agree, but the idea of putting in whole small ones means I could fish them out, so thank you for illuminating that possibility for me! Garlic, for some reason, is fine, so normally I just use lots of extra garlic. I'm now considering whether I could make this recipe work in my pressure cooker and thereby reducing the delay in gratification. Worth a test, I feel! I have a lot of Nagi's recipes on rotation, especially the chicken and rice, and I have her Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie batter portioned in the freezer for unexpected visitors (mostly the MIL, who likes to test my preparedness).
I love that your MIL pops in to test your preparedness! I have never been organised eough to have biscuit dough in the freezer! Awesome! Happy Tuesday, Kate!
for years I have vowed to make this dish, but am always intimidated by the longevity of the recipe. I've seen a few that take days, and a few that say why bother if you can't get proper ingredients apparently only available in France it seems. Then I read all that work for a few forkfuls/not worth it. All the same, I still want to make it, some version. Since I haven't had it I won't have any thing to compare it to.
It is the kind of dish I make when I just want to shut myself in the kitchen and zone right out. Go slow - get all the pots out - enjoy the cooking of it. And we made a nice big amount so we can return to this dish at least four times without any work at all. But - yeah - you have to be in the mood!! 😂
I’m obsessed with your attention to detail Cecilia, especially the cartouche tip! It’s an underrated tool and makes a huge difference in texture and moisture retention, according to my husband (the chef). And YES to cooking with wine you’d actually drink. Life’s too short for 'mystery red' anyway.
I hope you have a fantastic week, my friend.
Good morning to you and husband the chef!! Up early to drive across the city to the next scheduled pre-natal appt. Wishing for a wonderful week for you too!
Thank you so much Cecilia - good luck :)
I hadn't thought of marinading over night - normally caramelize the meat onions and then add the wine
The overnight marinade definitely makes a difference to the carrots and onions. As a rule I don’t even like cooked carrots - but these were good!
I just learned what a cartouche is this is a wonderful read
Thank you Tim! Just watch it when cooking with gas! 😂 such a simple shot cut. And good morning!
Oh Celi - I seem to get to your posts kinda mid-morning by which time I do need a smile . . . and always get it! There is such love in your words . . . here a palpable enjoyment of getting all the ingredients for the cook together and picturing it . . . as you know Nagi is a dear long term friend . . . well, just went back to her words and pics . . . and your pre-cook ingredients photograph even better than hers! 'Simple and decadent' > oh, I understand combos like that very well indeed . . . so, thanks for the read and hope the little one is not being a hassle to Mom and that you have warmth inside even if the temps outside spell 'winter'!!!
The little Mum to be is Doing well. It turned out to be a really lovely sunny day!
ty, this sounds soooooooo good!
It is very tasty and we are eating it again tonight! Hopefully some gets into the freezer!
This was delicious to read! I have never made it before, and chaos reigns at our house and lives this week, so I am bookmarking this for a later date :)
Blessings to your daughter, and you, in these next weeks. Anticipation, concern, excitement, details are all ingredients of getting ready. Thinking of you.
I hope the chaos that is reigning is short term! Daughter and I spent the morning at the beach so we are doing great! Poor thing. It is uncomfortable month for her.
Hang in there. The last weeks are tough. We who are men barely comprehend. Glad you are there for her.