White House Fettucine Rene For Jfk Recipes

WHITE HOUSE FETTUCINE RENE FOR JFK

Steps:

• Note: if you can afford it, buy the best parmigiano reggiano cheese and finely grate it yourself at home.
• In a large pot of boiling water, cook fettucine for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes or until softened
• Stir in chicken stock and bring to a boil; simmer for 5 minutes or until reduced slightly.
• Whisk in cream and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
• Add cooked noodles and sour cream; toss to combine well.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer to a shallow poasta bowl or deep platter. Scatter chopped chives over the top and sprinkle with the cheese.

JACKIE KENNEDY'S BEEF STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Cut beef into thin strips (it's easier if meat is partially frozen), sprinkle freely with salt and pepper, and let stand, covered, for 2 hours in a cool place.
• Make a roux by blending flour with 3 T melted butter until mixture bubbles and is smooth.
• Using a whisk, gradually blend in beef stock and cook until mixture begins to thicken.
• Cook for 5 minutes, then add sour cream alternately with tomato juice or paste, stirring constantly.
• Simmer very gently, without boiling, for 1 minute.
• Brown beef in remaining 3 T butter with grated onion.
• When the meat is browned, pour the meat, onion, and butter into the sauce.
• Taste for seasoning and simmer very gently or cook in a double boiler over hot water for 20 minutes.
• This is very good served over buttered noodles.