Thyme for                         Cooking

Boeuf Bourguignon, leftover
Potato Mousseline, leftover
Brussels Sprouts with Mustard Sauce  
Cooking time:   25 minutes for menu
Cooking schedule: see below for "menu" instructions

Boeuf Bourguignon                                                    Time:  15 minutes

leftover beef burgundy

Gently reheat in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes or until hot.  Serve

Potato Mousseline                                                      Time: 20 minutes

leftover potato mousseline

Since this already had eggs, garlic and cheese in it I just left it alone.  Put gratin into a cold oven.  Turn the oven temperature to 300F (150C).  Gently reheat for about 20 minutes or until hot.  Serve

Brussels Sprouts with Mustard Sauce                               Time: 25 minutes

12 - 16 Brussels sprouts - I normally serve 6 - 8 per person
1 tbs Dijon mustard
1/2 cup milk
1 tbs cornstarch (maizena, corn flour)
1/2 tsp dried thyme

Trim Brussels sprouts: slice a bit off of the stem end and peel away the outer leaves - any that are damaged, wilted or discolored.  Put them in a small saucepan, add about 1/2" (1.25cm) water, cover and cook over medium heat until just barely tender, about 15 minutes.  Check by piercing with a knife - it should go in fairly easily but with a little resistance.   Try not to overcook or they tend to get bitter.  When done, remove from heat and drain.  Put sprouts into the serving bowl and cover with the pan lid.  Put the pan back on to medium heat and add the mustard, milk, thyme and cornstarch, whisking well.  Heat to boiling, whisking occasionally, until thickened.  Pour over Brussels sprouts and serve.
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Cooking schedule: 25 minutes
Assemble all food, utensils and serving dishes
Trim Brussels sprouts and start to steam
Put potatoes into the oven
Turn the oven on
Start to reheat the beef
Break time   - read your blogs? Thumb wrestling?

Stir beef
Back to work - remove Brussels sprouts
Put milk, mustard thyme and cornstarch in pan
Whisk well, heat until cooked and thickened
Pour sauce over sprouts
Remove potatoes
Serve all and eat!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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