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. ...
Breakfast Croissant Sandwiches
These Breakfast Croissant Sandwiches take you straight to the south of France, to a little cafe beneath a mountain! A little raspberry jam, brie, and prosciutto come together to compliment the buttery croissants for a gourmet take on breakfast sandwiches. Taking the time for Breakfast One of my favorite ways to wake up on Saturdays is to cook a nice breakfast for my family. Where we have more time to spend with each other and enjoy the company while we make plans for the rest of the day. ...
Rosemary Meloncello
If you happen to have a Cantaloupe sitting in your counter, and you want to preserve the summer flavors for just a bit longer, you have to make this Rosemary Meloncello liqueur. Upside of making it at home, you get to customize the flavors that you can't find anywhere else! This is a perfect after dinner treat to pull out and serve family and friends for the holidays, they'll be talking about it for weeks! I was teaching a class on Melon Sorbet to celebrate the end of Summer ...