These little nibbles are a really versatile addition to the recipe repertoire. With a bit of sweetness, a dusting of saltiness, and a surprise hint of spice at the end they pair really well with sparkling wines and aperitifs. I typically serve them … [Continue reading]
We're on to day 3 of the practice weekend that saw potato ice cream finished yesterday and chicken velouté and sweetbreads along with a very spring like dessert today. With most of the hard effort done yesterday, today should just be finishing up … [Continue reading]
This is one of those dishes that looks very elegant and beautiful and tastes comforting and satisfying. It's also a great example of a recipe from Eleven Madison Park that is very achievable even for a novice, particularly if you omit the … [Continue reading]
Brioche is such a good accompaniment for any rich and creamy dish like chicken velouté with sweetbreads. Like any good bread, it takes some time, but you'll get visible confirmation along the way that you are on the right track. Pairing this bread … [Continue reading]
Day 2 of the practice weekend has a lot going on, but I've got time on my hands. Today I'll be working on my Brioche dough, starting my chicken velouté, making some potato ice cream, and starting my springy dessert. After a quick … [Continue reading]
So I'm generally not a big fan of funny tasting ice creams. While I can appreciate the flavors and ingenuity that went into them, I often times find myself just wanting it to taste sweet and like something familiar. But this one is surprisingly … [Continue reading]
A really light and refreshing sorbet that's about as easy to make as you can get. Because this sorbet is so pure, you need to use the freshest and ripest strawberries possible. Ingredients 450g fresh strawberries, hulled and halved 100g … [Continue reading]
Making your own chicken stock doesn't need to take days of simmering and hours of chopping. Heston Blumenthal shows us that a good pressure cooker and a couple kilos of chicken wings and your 90% there. This stock is very versatile and great as a … [Continue reading]
It's a 3 day weekend and it totally snuck up on me. So instead of an exciting weekend out of town or a lazy weekend in my big comfy chair, I've decided it should be a practice weekend. I've chosen four different things to make this weekend. Potato … [Continue reading]
The big day is finally here. A meal countless hours in planning and 8 full days in the making; let us hope it was not all in vain. Although the dinner is tonight I still have a few things I need to accomplish. Additionally, I've added the plating … [Continue reading]