100 ml white rum juice of 1 lime 1 heaped tbsp of icing sugar 10 2" cubes of frozen watermelon Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth. Serves 2.
Lemon Risotto
2 shallots, minced 1 stick celery, minced butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup arborio rice 1 litre water, mixed with chicken oxo zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon 1/4 tsp dry rosemary 1 egg yolk 1/4 cup parmesan, grated 1/4 cup heavy cream maldon salt cracked pepper Heat the oil in a dutch… Continue reading Lemon Risotto
Vanilla Pots de Creme
2 1/2 cups heavy cream 2/3 cup milk sugar 1 vanilla bean, split or 1 tsp vanilla extract 6 large egg yolks Combine the cream, milk, and 5 tbsp of sugar in a large saucepan. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add with the pod, or alternatively add the extract. Simmer, stirring to dissolve the… Continue reading Vanilla Pots de Creme
Cauliflower au Gratin
1 head cauliflower, cut in florets, core reserved kosher salt 1 tsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp butter 1 minced shallot cracked pepper 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp dry thyme 1 tbsp minced parsley 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp horseradish pinch curry powder pinch nutmeg 1/3 cup grated ementhal panko Cut away the tough… Continue reading Cauliflower au Gratin
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Red Wine
1 bottle red wine, preferably a cabernet sauvingnon 1 onion, minced 2 carrots, peeled, diced 1 leek, white part only, sliced thin 2 minced shallots 1 cup sliced mushrooms 3 sprigs of thyme 6 sprigs of parsley 2 bay leaves 1/2 tsp black peppercorns 3 garlic cloves, smashed Combine all the ingredients in an oven… Continue reading Braised Beef Short Ribs with Red Wine
Steak with Caramelized Shallots and Red Wine Jus
2 steaks kosher salt and cracked pepper 2 tbsp canola oil 2 tbsp butter 3 minced shallots 2 tsp minced fresh thyme 1/4 cup red wine Preheat the oven to 375 F. Season both sides of the steaks with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet on medium high until hot. Add the canola oil and… Continue reading Steak with Caramelized Shallots and Red Wine Jus
Sauteed Salmon with Leeks
1 shallot, minced thyme parsley 1/2 bay leaf 3 peppercorns 1/3 cup dry white wine 3 tbsp champagne vinegar 2 tbsp heavy cream 4 oz. butter, cut in pieces chicken stock 2 salmon filets, kosher salt and white pepper canola oil Put the shallots, 1/4 tsp dry thyme, 1 tbsp parsley, 1/2 bay leaf, and… Continue reading Sauteed Salmon with Leeks
Escargot with Puffed Pastry
5 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 lb butter, softened 1/2 cup minced parsley 1/4 cup minced chives 1 minced shallot cracked pepper 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp cognac 24 ver large canned snails 1 lb puff pastry, thawed Combine the garlic and salt into a paste. Mash with butter. Add the… Continue reading Escargot with Puffed Pastry
Frisee Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette
1/4 cup sherry vinegar 2 tbsp whole grain mustard 1 tbsp dijon 10 tbsp rendered bacon fat kosher salt and cracked pepper Whisk together the vinegar and the mustards. If the bacon fat has solidified, reheat it to a liquid state. If you do not have enough bacon fat, substitute the rest with canola oil.… Continue reading Frisee Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette
Oeufs A La Russe
1 cup mayonnaise 3 tbsp sambal oelek 1 tbsp minced shallots 1 tbsp parsley, minced 2 tsp minced chives 1 tbsp minced green olives kosher salt and cracked pepper lemon juice 6 hard boiled eggs, halved lengthwise Combine all the ingredients except the eggs. Chill 3 hours before serving. Spoon the sauce over the eggs. … Continue reading Oeufs A La Russe