aGreatChef.com Blog » french food http://agreatchef.com/blog Food Blog of Chef Robert Conaway Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:30:07 +0000 en hourly 1 Salad Niçoise Recipe http://agreatchef.com/blog/recipes/lunch-menu-highlight-salad-nicoise/ http://agreatchef.com/blog/recipes/lunch-menu-highlight-salad-nicoise/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:42:00 +0000 chefRob http://agreatchef.com/blog/?p=111

Lunch is one of my favorite meals, especially here in San Diego. I am, as many know not a big breakfast eater and working late as I do lunch is (usually) my first meal of the day, unless you count coffee as one. I have designed the lunch menu at the Glass Door around [...]]]> http://agreatchef.com/blog/recipes/lunch-menu-highlight-salad-nicoise/feed/ 4 Bone Marrow, nom, nom, nom! http://agreatchef.com/blog/recipes/bone-marrow-nom-nom-nom/ http://agreatchef.com/blog/recipes/bone-marrow-nom-nom-nom/#comments Wed, 07 May 2008 05:39:12 +0000 chefRob http://agreatchef.com/blog/recipes/bone-marrow-nom-nom-nom/

I know, I know…what’s the deal with this? I am constantly harassed by my friends about the food I choose to eat. Menudo, chicken feet, coagulated pork blood and yes, bone marrow. I find it kinda funny that everyone is so interested in what I choose to eat, guess I should take it as [...]]]> http://agreatchef.com/blog/recipes/bone-marrow-nom-nom-nom/feed/ 2 Braised Short Ribs Persillade with Mashed Potatoes http://agreatchef.com/blog/recipes/american/braised-short-ribs-persillade-with-mashed-potatoes/ http://agreatchef.com/blog/recipes/american/braised-short-ribs-persillade-with-mashed-potatoes/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:45:45 +0000 chefRob http://agreatchef.com/blog/recipes/american/braised-short-ribs-persillade-with-mashed-potatoes/

The art of braising is one that requires plenty of patience, a good heavy pot and an oven or stove top. Once you have assembled these 3 components, you can begin the creative processes necessary to make this dish and to become an expert braiser.

Short ribs come in 2 different cuts, flanken (long [...]]]> http://agreatchef.com/blog/recipes/american/braised-short-ribs-persillade-with-mashed-potatoes/feed/ 0 Beef Bourguignon or Beef Stew w/ Red Wine http://agreatchef.com/blog/recipes/beef-bourguignonor-beef-stew-w-red-wine/ http://agreatchef.com/blog/recipes/beef-bourguignonor-beef-stew-w-red-wine/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:46:19 +0000 chefRob http://agreatchef.com/blog/recipes/beef-bourguignonor-beef-stew-w-red-wine/

Beef Bourguignon is a great dish, exemplifying the refined nature of French cooking, while at the same time reaching out to the hearts of those of us that simply love a good stew. This time of year, when the weather takes a turn for the worst I am always looking for a dish that [...]]]> http://agreatchef.com/blog/recipes/beef-bourguignonor-beef-stew-w-red-wine/feed/ 0