Beouf Borguigon

Bonjour les amis!  I finally watched Julia and Julie and of course I was inspired.  I had no idea what the movie was about other than Julia Childs.  I found out that Julie and I have a lot in common.  I too started many projects and never finished and that is excatly why I started my food blog.  I was searching for a recipe and came across my first food blog http://www.cookingwithcarrie.blogspot.com/ and was inspired.  Thank you Carrie!  What better way than to start my own food blog. I love this quote from Julia Childs “Find something you're passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.”  I finally found a hobby that I love.

I apologize for not taking enough pictures.  I forgot to recharge my camara battery after Christmas, yes I was a little upset especially after spending four hours in the kitchen.  It was truly a labor of love.  I must admit I was very intimated to try this recipe but if Julie could do it so could I.  Did I mention how nervous I was? 

A little side note...My husband was playing Saboteur (xbox 360 game) it takes place during WWII in Paris...so I had french accents and music playing in the background...setting the mood.

 I followed the recipe exactly.  I went to this site http://cooking.knopfdoubleday.com/2009/07/13/julia-childs-boeuf-bourguignon-recipe/ for the recipe.  I also visited http://cookingnopfdoubleday.com/2009/07/08/attempting-boeuf-bourguignon/ she has great step by step pictures...I visited for support. 

Oignons Glacés À Brun, a.k.a brown-braised onions  (This is a seperate Julia Child recipe it must be made and included in the stew)  recipe is on the link posted above. 

Champignons Sautés au Beurre, aka sautéed mushrooms (this is also a seperate recipe that must be included in the stew) recipe is on the link posted above.  I love BUTTER and MUSHROOMS  I will never make them any other way but this way!  It was heaven in my mouth!! 

If you have been putting off making this recipe make time it is absolutely delicious its smooth, rich, hearty and perfect for a cold winters day.  Let me know how yours turn out! 

                       Bon Appetit!

Today I will attempt to make Boeuf Bourguignon stay tuned.....
....update....I wish all of you could smell my kitchen it smells so heavenly...ahhhh! This is so exciting....my husband keeps coming in the kitchen.....
               
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Ohh my goodness.  If you have been waiting to make this dish or to intimidated to try it STOP!  Do not plan on making another recipe unless you make this one!  It is insanely delicious!

Slow-Cooker Turkey and Dressing

Oh my I didn't realize it been so long. I was really looking forward to sharing my Thanksgiving recipes with you but I was sick for three weeks!! It was so bad I ordered my turkey and ham from heavenly ham!! They were lifesavers!! I will just have to share my recipes with you next year. I did come across this easy-peasy recipe for Turkey and Dressing. It was soooo delicious and it smelled the whole house! Yummm....my husband told everyone how good it was!

Ingredients:

1 (8oz.) pkg herb-seasoned stuffing mix

1 onion, chopped

2 celery ribs, chopped

1 cup dried cranberries

3/4 cup chicken broth

3 Tbs. butter or magarine, melted

1 (3lb) frozen boneless turkey breast, thawed

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/4 tsp. dried thyme

1 (0.88oz)pkg turkey gravy mix

*Coat inside of a 4qt electric slow cooker with cooking spray. Add stuffing mix, onion, celery, and cranberries. Combine broth and melted butter. Pour over stuffing, and stir gently.

*Remove string from turkey breast. Rinse turkey breast. Place turkey in slow cooker on top of stuffing. combine salt,pepper, and thyme; sprinkle over turkey. Cover and cook at HIGH 1 hour. Reduce to LOW, & cook 5 to 6 hours or until a meat themometer inserted in turkey registers 17o degrees.

*Remove turkey to a serving platter. Stir stuffing gently in slow cooker, cover and let stand 3 to 4 minutes. Prepare gravy. Spoon stuffing around turkey on platter.

**Yield: 5 to 6 servings. Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 hours