Burnaby NOW • Friday, December 21, 2012 • A19
Season’s GREETINGS Dine in style continued from previous page
of a French chef and always rushed for time, my “secret and shameless recipe” is using a tried and true basic cheese sauce, seasoned with curry for a substitute! I’m convinced it’s the joy of just being together, the power of the tradition itself, and sharing sacred time that is what really makes this breakfast taste so good – but maybe, could it be? The champagne?! It would cause a revolution at our house to side step this Christmas tradition, but honestly, I recommend an overnight, easy bake frittata! May the peace that passes all understanding descend upon us all. I offer my “Secret and Shameless Basic Cheese Sauce Recipe” as a substitute for hollandaise sauce if you’re preparing eggs benedict.
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Basic Cheese Sauce
Ingredients: 2.5 cups milk 2 tbsp butter 1/4 c all purpose flour Salt and pepper Sprigs of parsley, bacon bits, 1/2 cup of finely grated mature cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese and a 1/2 tsp of prepared mustard, 2 tsp mild curry powder. Preparation: Warm the milk in a pan over low heat. In a separate pan melt the butter, then stir in the flour and cook gently over the low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to make a roux. Do not allow the roux to brown. Add parsley, bacon, 1/2 cup of finely grated mature cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of parmesan
cheese and a 1/2 tsp of prepared mustard. Remove the pan from the heat, gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly to make a smooth sauce. Stop adding milk occasionally and stir vigorously to prevent lumps from forming. Return to the heat and bring to low boil slowly, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Simmer gently for a further 3 to 4 minutes until thickened and smooth. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Ladle cheese sauce over warmed English muffins, ham slice, poached egg – with a dash of paprika on top From Derren Lench, Superintendent Operations Officer and Assistant OIC Burnaby Detachment
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