2 tbsp butter 4 to 5 slices good white bread (preferably brioche), crust removed 3 eggs 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/4 cups milk 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon a pinch nutmeg 1/4 tsp kosher salt 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 tbsp sugar vanilla ice… Continue reading Chocolate Bread Pudding
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Mint Creme Brulee with Strawberries
350 ml heavy cream 125 ml milk 1 bunch fresh mint 6 egg yolks 75 g sugar 4 tbsp demerara sugar fresh strawberries, sliced Preheat the oven to 275 F. Put the cream and milk in a saucepan with the mint. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and infuse 2 hours. Whisk… Continue reading Mint Creme Brulee with Strawberries
Butternut Squash Soup
40 g butter 2 kg butternut squash, peeled, chopped 25 g parmesan, grated 1.2 litres chicken stock ¼ cup heavy cream Sea salt and cracked pepper Put the butter in a dutch oven on medium heat. Add the squash. Turn the heat up and cook until very tender. Stir in the parmesan and add… Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup
Creme Brulee
2 ½ cups heavy cream 1 vanilla pod or 1 tsp vanilla extract 8 egg yolks 3 tbsp sugar 6 tbsp demerara sugar Put a pie dish in the freezer for 20 minutes. Put the cream and the vanilla in a saucepan and bring to a boiling point, but without letting it boil. Beat… Continue reading Creme Brulee
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
Beef Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms
2 lb beef tenderloin sea salt and cracked pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp butter 4 oz. fresh porcini mushrooms 1 shallot, minced 4 oz. madeira 1 garlic clove, minced 4 oz. beef or chicken stock 2 oz. heavy cream 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 2 tbsp parsley, minced Preheat the oven to 350 F.… Continue reading Beef Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms
Fettucine Carbonara
2 tbsp butter 2 eggs 2 tbsp heavy cream 4 oz. bacon, diced 1/2 lb fettucine 1/2 cup parmesan, grated 2 tbsp parsley, minced salt and cracked pepper paprika 1 scallion, minced Cook the pasta in boiling salted water. Beat the eggs with the cream. Fry the bacon with the scallion until crisp. Drain the… Continue reading Fettucine Carbonara
Creme Brulee
1/4 cup sugar 5 egg yolks 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup light cream 1 tsp vanilla turbinado sugar Scald the creams in a pot together. Beat the sugar with the eggs until smooth, gradually beat in the cream. Heat on low, stirring constantly until thick but do not bring to a boil. Remove… Continue reading Creme Brulee
Mom’s Chocolate Pudding
1/2 cup sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch 1/3 cup cocoa 1/4 tsp salt 2 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup heavy cream Whip the cream and then chill. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt in a medium saucepan. Pour in the milk. Whisk continuously over medium high heat until the mixture thickens… Continue reading Mom’s Chocolate Pudding
Kahlua Hot Chocolate
2 oz dark chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 quart milk 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 6 tbsp sugar pinch of salt pinch of nutmeg pinch of cinnamon 1/4 cup kahlua 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup heavy cream Whip the cream and then chill. Combine the chocolate, milk, cocoa, sugar, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a large… Continue reading Kahlua Hot Chocolate