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This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Mirepoix (pronounced meer-PWAH) is one of ...

What could be more pedestrian -- and less glamorous -- than onions, carrots and celery? Yet mirepoix, the simple trinity of ordinary vegetables cut into even dice, forms the foundation of a tremendous ...

We Americans think we’ve cornered the market on convenience cooking. And yet, in the gilded court of Louis XV, one of the world’s original seasoning blends — mirepoix — was enhancing sauces and meats ...

What could be more pedestrian -- and less glamorous -- than onions, carrots and celery? Yet mirepoix, the simple trinity of ordinary vegetables cut into even dice, forms the foundation of a tremendous ...

You don't need to know how to pronounce mirepoix or suppengruen. You just need to know that a mouthwatering dish, no matter what the cuisine, no matter what the regional influence, is built upon a ...

Mirepoix chopped finely is also best for quick dishes like a simple rice pilaf. Chop the mirepoix finely, sauté in butter or oil, add your rice and sauté for a few minutes. Add in your cooking liquid.

Long story short, I now cook for myself (a party of one). I have the basic equipment I need and I'm a reasonably seasoned beginner (if that make sense). But I do have a problem...since I'm only ...

Mirepoix (chopped celery, onion, carrot) is how almost every soup, stew, sauce, or casserole begins. This classic trio creates a sweet, rich, and aromatic base to build upon. However, it is undeniably ...