Welcome to Know the Chef, the food blog dedicated to homemade Italian and French recipes, as well as some of our favorite sweet treats. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the flavors of Europe and beyond.

Beef Fondue

Ingredients: 3 lbs. of beef tenderloin Enough peanut oil to fill an electric fondue pot 1/3 full Salt & Pepper to taste Dipping sauces Ingredients: Horseradish sauce: 2/3 cups of light sour cream, 1/3 cup of mayonnaise, Horseradish to taste. Curry sauce: 2/3 cups of light sour cream, 1/3 cup of mayonnaise, curry powder to taste. Directions: Cut beef tenderloin into one-inch cubes. Place them in a plastic bag and season them with salt & pepper. Massage the meat to ensure the

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Beef Fondue

Ingredients: 3 lbs. of beef tenderloin Enough peanut oil to fill an electric fondue pot 1/3 full Salt & Pepper to taste Dipping sauces Ingredients: Horseradish sauce: 2/3 cups of light sour cream, 1/3 cup of mayonnaise, Horseradish to taste. Curry sauce: 2/3 cups of light sour cream, 1/3 cup of mayonnaise, curry powder to taste. Directions: Cut beef tenderloin into one-inch cubes. Place them in a plastic bag and season them with salt & pepper. Massage the meat to ensure the

Cheese Fondue

You may notice some sauces in the background that are pared with a meat fondue. It is posted on this site under the headings of both French and Beef categories. Ingredients: 9 ozs each of shredded Emmentaler, Gruyere and Monetary Jack cheese 3 tbsp of unsalted butter 2 cups of dry white wine 3 tbsp of cornstarch Freshly ground pepper and nutmeg to taste 1/4 cup of gin Soft pretzel buns Directions: Place the shredded cheeses in a bowl, mix and set aside. Prepare a double boil

Andrea's Best Apple Pie

This is my Daughter In-laws yummy apple pie! One recipe for double pie crust: 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup butter 6 to 7 tablespoons cold water Pie Crust Directions: In a bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add in the cold butter and mix I n until crumbly. Gradually add in the cold water with a folk or pastry cutter until the dough comes together when pressed. Divide the dough in half, form into a bowl and wrap each with plastic wrap. Place them in the fridge

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At Know the Chef, we are passionate about cooking and sharing our love of food with friends, and family. We believe that food should be both delicious and beautiful, and strive to create recipes that are both. Join us on our journey to discover new flavors, techniques, and inspiration.

Welcome to Know the Chef, the food blog dedicated to homemade Italian and French recipes, as well as some of our favorite sweet treats. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the flavors of Europe and beyond.

Beef Fondue

Latest Recipes

Beef Fondue

Cheese Fondue

Andrea's Best Apple Pie

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