BOEUF BOURGUIGNON:

This recipe will serve eight:   INGREDIENTS: Lardon… or 1/4 lb thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces3.5 lb boneless beef chuck or Bottom Round cut into bite-size pieces1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 cup brandy (some people use cognac)                       [...]

Gratinée de Coquille St Jacques

Scallops gratinéed   Ingredients Serves 4 people 6 large scallops, preferably fresh from shell 20 small shrimp (already cooked, peeled and cleaned) 3 oz White or Cremini mushrooms 1 oz butter + a bit more 1 1/2 oz all purpose flour
 1 cup of water 1/2 cup dry sherry or dry white wine  2 Tbls + a couple [...]