L'Aromatique: 12/20/09

For the Love of Food

L'Aromatique is the french word for Aromatics. Don't know what it means?

Definition:

Aromatics - Herbs and spices, used to enhance flavor and fragrance of food.

From aioli* to zest* we will eventually cover it all! When store bought salad dressing just isn't enough. The love of food runs deep in my family. I come from a long line of good cooks, it's no wonder I love cooking. And eating of course! I love good old fashioned down home cooking. Not just the lavish meals (which are great!) but the simple quick meals like Mac N' Cheese too!

Semi-homemade goodies help make a meal go so much faster, especially if you are entertaining, and with just a few embellishments and some personal touches nobody will ever know! If tournedos* are your thing, you've come to the right place. Dedicated to my husband, who is quite finicky when it comes to food, tournedos seared in a pan with fresh cracked pepper are one of his favorites. Super quick and easy too!

Sumptuous and divine, we all need to eat. Be-it something as simple as a grilled cheese sandwich to a burgundy braised beef roast with garden fresh veggies, I hope to inspire new ideas or at least the desire to try something new!

* Aioli - Aioli (garlic mayonnaise) is a delicious accompaniment to cold or hot grilled vegetables, steamed or boiled artichokes, boiled potatoes, and grilled or baked fish and shellfish.

* Zest - The thin, brightly colored outer part of the rind of citrus fruits. The oils make it ideal for use as a flavoring. Remove the zest with a grater, citrus zester, or vegetable peeler. Be careful to remove only the colored layer, not the bitter-white pith beneath it.

* Tournedos - ¼ -inch-thick steak cut from the tenderloin.

Note: The definitions of terms are collected randomly from different sites around the web.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Today is the 20th

Just a quick reminder, if you wanted to participate in the swap, today is the 20th. Please send in your recipes. If you need extra time, no problem just let me know. Hope everyone is well! Can't wait to post all of the recipes!

Take Care!

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Sunday, December 20, 2009

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