the dish that made Joel Robuchon famous and won him Michelin stars is...mashed potatoes?! of course, these have ONE POUND of butter per two pounds of potatoes
Juk, jook, congee, lugau: Whatever you call it rice porridge is serious comfort food. It may not cure the common cold, but it sure makes you feel better.
Chili Beef Ramen-noodles in spicy pork and chicken broth topped with grilled sirloin steak, fresh chillies, red onions, bean sprouts, coriander, spring onions, lime - at Wagamama in Camden Town, London
Canard au Sange a la Presse: After the roasted duck is carved, the carcass is pressed to extract the blood and juice for a sauce. l'Ambassade de l'Ile (London, U.K.)