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In article >,
sf > wrote:

> On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:41:33 +0100, (Victor Sack)
> wrote:
>
> >This is because the very concept of this dish is trashy. I have
> >said it once and I will say it again: Of all the famous recipes, Beef
> >Wellington (or boeuf en crôute or boeuf en brioche, which are basically
> >the same thing) is one of the most overrated. Roasting or browning a
> >solid piece of meat and then steaming it (which is what happens, once
> >you enclose it in a pastry shell and continue to cook) does nothing for
> >its flavour, except for dumbing it down.
>
> Thanks. You justified why I don't like it. I've tried, but I can't.

I've been dubious about it too. I think I'd rather have pot pies?
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