This is one of those dishes that deserve a second look. It's not often that you hear of a chilled soup. Hot, wintery soups, yes! But this Chilled Strawberry Coconut Soup is a summer soup. And when you live in Florida, that cool, light refreshing decadence means something. I've never seen it on a menu in the states, which is a shame! The first time I had it was on a Carnival Cruise trip to the Bahamas. Which seems to be where most people come across it. However, it's also ...
White Chocolate Panna Cotta
Panna Cotta often gets passed over, forgotten as the unspecial combination of milk and gelatin. But this White Chocolate Panna Cotta isn't your forgettable humdrum dessert, with a Tangerine fluid gel and tangerine Caviar, this is special. Let's get the pleasantries out of the way: Happy New Year everybody! Yes it's 17 days late and we've been MIA in this site for a while (with good reason), but nonetheless I wish you all reading this a wonderful new year full of happiness and fantastic ...
Salmon Tartare with Fennel and Caviar
You have to try this Salmon Tartare with Fennel and Caviar. It's perfect for the season and inspired by raw preparations, where the goal is to preserve all the nutrients in the dish that normally get lost with heat. The salmon gets paired with lemon zest and fennel for pops of vibrance and sweetness that complement the fattiness of the fish, while the caviar adds as a seasoning instead of salt. Why Tartare There are proven benefits to eating a diet supplemented by raw nutrients, they do ...
Barley Risotto with Goat Cheese and Grapes
When the need strikes for a perfect lunch dish, keep this one in mind: Barley Risotto with Goat Cheese and Grapes. Its beyond good, sweet and tangy, a little acidic, and perfectly nutty with the aroma of toasted barley. If you guys have been following the blog, you would see a recurring theme in our dish choices, a lot of them are risotto! There is a fascination with the dish and its near infinite variations. There is just something about an unctuous bite of warm, comforting, rice that ...
Techniques: Sous Vide 101
If you ever thought about cooking Sous Vide, and wanted to revolutionize the way to cook, this guide is for you! In it you'll find the basics of cooking Sous Vide to produce reliably tender and succulent meats better than restaurant quality. We use it in our dishes all the time, especially around the holidays for a few reasons: It frees up your oven for side dishes Meat stays at the optimal temperature and impeccably tender until you need it. Way less stressful than conventional cooking. ...