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Chilled Carrot and Orange Soup
Ingredients for Soup:
1 Medium Onion (finely chopped)
1½ Lbs. Carrots (sliced 1/8" thick)
1 Cup Orange Juice
3 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
4 Cups Water
1/8 Tsp. Salt
¼ Tsp. Black Pepper
Large Pinch of Ground Cloves
Ingredients for Ginger Foam Garnish:
1 Cup Milk
3 Sheets of Gelatin
1 Tsp. Ginger Juice
1 Tsp. Sugar
Method of Preparation for Garnish:
Soften gelatin sheets in cold water for about 2-3 minutes. Dissolve in one cup of warm water. Add sugar and ginger juice. Pour mixture into a whip cream canister charged with 2 CO2 cartridges. Shake whip cream canister well (upside down). Keep refrigerated until time to serve.
Method of Preparation for Soup:
In a 3-4 quart heavy saucepan, cook onion in butter over moderately high heat. Continue stirring for about 3 minutes (until golden). Add carrots, water, salt, pepper and cloves. Cover. Simmer until carrots are very tender (about 15 minutes). Puree soup in batches in a blender until very smooth (for about 1 minute). Transfer soup to a bowl. Stir in orange juice. Chill soup (covered) until cold for at least 2 hours.
Presentation:
Garnish soup with whipped ginger foam. Serve.
Serves: 4
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Rack Lamb, Gyro Flavor
Ingredients for Lamb:
1 Each Lamb Rack (cut into chops)
Pinch Rosemary
Pinch Oregano
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
Ingredients for Lamb Confit:
7 Oz. Lamb Shoulder
1 Each Shallot (chopped)
2 Garlic Cloves
10.5 Oz. Duck Fat
17.6 Oz. Lamb Stock
4 Romaine Lettuce Heads
5 Each Garlic Elephant Cloves
Pita Bread
Ingredients for Sauce:
Pinch Oregano
Pinch Thyme
Pinch Marjoram
3.5 Oz. White Wine Vinegar
1/2 Tsp. Xanthan Gum
1 Red Onion (Small)
4 Each Tomato
1 Tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Ingredients for Tzatziki:
1.8 Oz. Yogurt
1 Each Cucumber (seeded and diced)
1 Each Garlic Clove (chopped)
Pinch Mint (chopped)
Lemon Juice To Taste
Salt To Taste
Black Pepper To Taste
Method of Preparation:
Marinate the lamb chops with rosemary, oregano and olive oil for 2 hours. Preheat oven to 350°. Pan sear the lamb chops and finish in oven for approximately 15-20 minutes to desired doneness. Keep oven on. Sauté chopped shallots and garlic in duck fat. Add salt and black pepper. Place lamb shoulder in the duck fat and cover with plastic wrap and foil. Place in 250° oven and leave for at least 3 hours or until meat is very tender. Reduce lamb stock until thickened. Break the cooked lamb shoulder into small pieces and add into reduced stock. Season to taste.
Blend the oregano, thyme, marjoram, white wine vinegar, sautéed red onion and tomato, then add xanthan gum. Remove seeds from cucumber and dice small. Add yogurt to taste. After 10 minutes, squeeze out excess water and mix extra virgin olive oil, garlic, mint and lemon juice. Season to taste. Cut romaine leaf lengthwise into quarters. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and frill slightly. Leave to cool and drizzle with lemon juice. Cut pita bread into quarters. Sauté with brown butter. Slice elephant garlic very thin with mandolin. Boil in milk then strain (do this 3 times). Dry well and pan fry in 1" olive oil, until golden brown and crispy.
Presentation:
Serve immediately.
Serves: 4
CALAMARI ALLA TOSCANA
2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. Garlic, chopped fine
1 Lb. Calamari, cleaned and cut into rounds, tentacles left whole, drained well
2 Tbsp. Red wine
1 Cup Marinara sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
1½ Tbsp. Fresh oregano leaves, chopped
½ Tsp. Thyme leaves
8 Toast points
Method:
Heat olive oil in a pan until hot but not smoking over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic to the oil and cook to a light brown color. Add the calamari, stirring constantly, cook for one minute. Add the red wine let cook for approximately 2 more minutes. Then add your favorite brand of marinara sauce (or homemade) and cook for 2 more minutes. Season the calamari with salt and pepper to taste. Add the fresh chopped oregano and thyme leaves and toss together.
Presentation:
Divide the cooked calamari evenly between four bowls and garnish with 2 toast points for each serving.
Serves 4
Lemon Crème Brûlée
Ingredients:
18 Ozs. Heavy Cream
5 Ea. Egg Yolks
3 Ozs. Sugar
Lemon Peels from 2 Lemons
Strawberry (For Decorations)
Raspberries (For Decorations)
Blueberries (For Decorations)
Method of Preparation:
Bring the cream to a boil. Add the lemon peel to the cream and let it set for 15 minutes, so that the flavor of the lemon peel infuses with the cream. Strain lemon peel from the cream. Mix the yolks and sugar together, then pour the cream over the mixture and mix well. Pour the mixture into ceramic ramekins. Place filled ramekins on a pan that is filled halfway with water. Your lemon crème brûlée will be baked in the water-filled pan at 325°, until the custard is set. After it is cooked, let it cool and then sprinkle a layer of sugar on top of the custard. Burn the sugar either under a broiler or with a small blow torch.
Presentation:
On a plate, place the ramekin in the center. Place a strawberry, raspberry and blueberries on top of the custard in one corner. On the plate, decorate around the ramekin with raspberries and blueberries. Serve.
Serves 1
Poached Lobster Medallion on a White Grits Cake
Glacage and Blood Orange Reduction
Ingredients for Lobster:
2 Rock Lobster Tails, 8-10 Oz. Each
2 Tbsp. Chicken Base
Ingredients for White Grits Cake:
1 Cup Instant Grits
2 Tbsp. Chicken Base
1 Small Yellow Onion, Chopped
1 Tsp. Garlic, Chopped
Ingredients for Glacage:
2 Egg Yolks
1 Cup Clarified Butter
1 Cup Heavy Cream, Whipped
Salt (To Taste)
Ground Black Pepper (To Taste)
Tabasco Sauce (To Taste)
Worcestershire Sauce (To Taste)
Ingredients for Glacage:
1 Qt. Blood Orange Puree
¼ Cup Sugar
Salt (To Taste)
Ground Black Pepper(To Taste)
Method of Preparation for Lobster:
Dissolve 2 tablespoons chicken base in two cups of water and set aside to later be used as poaching liquid. Cut lobster tails in half, length-wise. Gently pull meat out of the shell, keeping meat intact. Cut the shell where the meat and tail meet, to keep them connected. Place meat flat on table with the sliced side down. Pull the tail end around to meet the meatiest end, forming a circle. Twist the tail so that it stands straight up, and fan it out. Place lobster tournedos into a sauté pan. Add enough chicken broth to cover lobster meat and poach on medium-low heat until lobster is fully cooked.
Method of Preparation for White Grits Cake:
In a saucepan, sauté onion and garlic and dissolve 2 tablespoons chicken base in 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in 1 cup instant grits. Remove from heat and whisk until there are no lumps. Set mixture into a small square cake pan and cool overnight. With a cookie cutter, cut out 2.5 inch circles. Warm grit cakes in a 350° oven for 8-10 minutes.
Method of Preparation for Glacage:
Whisk egg yolks in a double boiler. Slowly whisk in the clarified butter and continue whisking until frothy. Remove from heat and fold in the whipped heavy cream. Season with salt, black pepper, Tabasco and Worcestershire to taste.
Method of Preparation for Blood Orange Reduction:
Mix blood orange puree and sugar and reduce on medium-high heat to a light syrup consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to tase.
Presentation:
In a small bowl, set 1 tablespoon of glacage in center. Place grits cake on top of the glacage. Set lobster tournedos on grits cake and drizzle plate with blood orange sauce. Serve.
Serves 4
Fettuccini del Palio
Ingredients:
5 Oz. Fettuccini Pasta
2 Tbs. Sun-dried Tomato
4 Fl. Oz. Alfredo Sauce
2 Oz. Broccolini
1 Oz. Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbs. Butter
Salt (To Taste)
White Pepper (To Taste)
Method of Preparation:
Bring a pot of water to boil (salted). Add fettuccini. Cook until al dente (2 minutes). Remove from water and cool in refrigerator. In the same pot of water, cook Broccolini until bright green. Drain and cool in refrigerator. Cut Broccolini into 1" long pieces and set aside. Cut sun-dried tomatoes into thin slivers (like matchsticks) and set aside. Toss the vegetables in a sauté pan with the cream sauce and heat. Add the fettuccini and the Parmesan cheese. Adjust the seasoning with salt and white pepper.
Presentation:
On a plate, place place the Fettuccini de Palio mix in the center. Serve.
Serves 1
Seared Tuna Kebob with Mix Greens and Lemon Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Ingredients for Seared Tuna Kebob:
1 Lb. Tuna (Sushi Grade)
4 12" Bamboo Skewers
Paprika (Dry Rub - To Taste)
Cayenne Pepper (Dry Rub - To Taste)
Oregano (Dry Rub - To Taste)
Ingredients for Mix Greens:
4 Handfull Mix Greens (Your Preference)
2 Each Large Tomatoes
½ Each Granny Smith Applies (Sliced Thin)
3 Tbsp. Dry Roasted Pistachios
½ Each Julienne Red Onions (Sliced Thin)
¾ Cup Lemon Pepper Herb Apple Cider Vinaigrette
½ Tsp. Fresh Thyme (Chopped)
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper (To Taste)
Ingredients for Lemon Apple Cider Vinaigrette:
1 Tsp. Dijon Mustard
¼ Tsp. Lemon Pepper
1/3 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
2/3 Cup Olive Oil
1 Tbsp. Flat Parsley Leaf (Chopped)
Sugar (To Taste)
Salt (To Taste)
Method of Preparation for Seared Tuna Kebob:
Cut tuna into 2" cubes. Marinade with paprika, cayenne pepper and oregano. Place cubes on bamboo skewers. Sear tuna in very hot pan from all sides (to desired tempreature, preferably rare). Set aside.
Method of Preparation for Mix Greens:
Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Roast pistachios in oven on 350°F for about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. Cut tomatoes into quarters and mix with olive oil, fresh chopped thyme, salt and pepper. Roast in oven for about 1½ hours on 210°F. Then mix the roasted tomatoes, sliced apples, julienne red onions, pistachios, mix greens and vinaigrette in bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Method of Preparation for Lemon Pepper Cider Vinaigrette:
Whisk the mustard, sugar, salt, lemon pepper, vinegar and chopped parsley together in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly, until thickened. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Store covered in refrigerator for up to two days. Bring to room temperature before using. Make about 1 cup.
Presentation:
On a plate,place the mix greens in the center. Place the tuna skewer diagonal across the plate. Serve.
Serves 4
Filetto al Salsa di Gorgonzola
Ingredients for Filetto al Salsa:
1 Each 9 Oz. Beef Tenderloin
3 Whole Shallots
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
Ingredients for Gorgonzola Sauce:
2 Tbsp. Butter
1 Small Shallot, finely diced
Fresh Thyme (for seasoning)
1 Fl. Oz. Cream
1 Container Gorgonzola Cheese (1 Oz. if using American Gorgonzola or 3 Oz. if using imported Italian Gorgonzola)
Method of Preparation for Filetto al Salsa:
Pre-heat the oven to 300°. Roast the 3 whole shallots in a small pan with 2 tablespoons of oil in the oven at 300° for 2 hours. Brush the beef tenderloin with olive oil and grill to perfection.
Method of Preparation for Gorgonzola Sauce:
In a pan, sauté the finely-diced shallots in 2 tablespoons butter and fresh thyme. Add the cream and the gorgonzola cheese. Stir frequently, until the cheese is completely melted and blended with the cream.
Presentation:
On a plate, place the beef in the center. Pour the sauce over the beef. Place the shallots on top of the sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes and sautéed broccoli or any other vegetable of your choice.
Serves 1
Baked Eggs
Ingredients:
3 Oz. Stuffing Mix (any brand will do)
3 Oz. Breakfast Sausage
1 Oz. Whole Butter
2 Oz. White Onions
2 Whole Eggs
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Parsley (to garnish)
Method of Preparation:
Pre-heat the oven to 400°. Make the stuffing, following the directions as stated on the box. Set aside. Dice the sausage to ½" cubes. Then dice the white onions into ¼" pieces. Heat a sauté pan over a medium flame, then add butter and sausage. Cook until sausage is slightly browned and then add the onions, salt and pepper (to taste). Cook this mixture until the onions are translucent. In a bowl, mix the pre-made stuffing and the sausage and onions. Place this mixture in an oven-proof glass boat. Make two small "nests" in the stuffing mixture and crack the eggs into these "nests". Place the boat in the pre-heated oven and bake for 6 minutes or until the whites have set. Carefully remove from the oven.
Presentation:
On a plate, place the glass boat in the center. Place parsley on the plate, next to the glass boat. Serve.
Serves 1
Nori Wrapped Tuna
Ingredients for Tuna:
4 Each 7 Oz. Ahi Tuna Portions (cut in 2"x2"x3.5" blocks)
4 Sheets of Nori Paper
Ingredients for Tokyo Grits:
6 Oz. Raw Sushi Rice (ground fine in a coffee mill)
1 Tbsp. Dashi Powder
1 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
Ingredients for Ginger Honey:
1 Large Piece of Fresh Ginger
3 Tbsp. Rice Wine Vinegar
¼ Cup Honey
Ingredients for Wasabi Avocado Paint:
1 Medium Avocado
1 Tbsp. Wasabi Powder
Salt (to taste)
Ingredients for Finish:
1 Bag Baby Spinach (blanched and squeezed dry)
5 Red Radish (grated)
¼ Daikon Radish (grated)
3 White Scallions (green julienne)
½ Tbsp. Sesame Oil
½ Toasted Sesame Seeds
Vegetable Oil
Method of Preparation for Tuna:
Place the nori sheets on a clean surface, shiny side down. Moisten the edge that is farthest away from you. Place a piece of tuna on each sheet (make sure to keep the grain of the meat horizontal). Wrap the paper around the tuna tightly and place aside in refrigerator.
Method of Preparation for Tokyo Grits:
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Sprinkle the ground rice slowly into the water while whisking. Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and dashi powder to taste. Cook for 10 minutes or until thickened and the grains are fully done (if the mixture is too thick, add a little water). Cover and keep warm.
Method of Preparation for Ginger Honey:
Peel ginger and thinly slice, set 6-7 slices aside for later use. Combine the remaining ginger, honey and 2 tablespoons of the rice wine vinegar into a small nonstick sauce pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until ginger is tender. Set aside and cool to room temperature.
Method of Preparation for Wasabo Avocado Paint:
Mix the wasabi powder with 1 tablespoon water and set aside for 10 minutes. While the wasabi is curing, peel and pit the avocado and dice. Combine the avocado and wasabi in a food processor and process until completely smooth, frequently scraping down the sides. Season to taste with salt and the remaining rice wine vinegar.
Method of Preparation for Finish:
Heat a cast iron pan over medium/high heat. Add a small amount of vegetable oil and sear the tuna on all sides wrapped in the nori (about 1 minute per side). Remove tuna from pan and place in warm oven to keep warm. Mince the remaining ginger and sauté with the blanched spinach and a little butter until warm. Combine the radishes, scallions, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and the remaining rice wine vinegar. Season with salt and set aside.
Presentation:
With a pastry brush "paint" the wasabi and avocado around four large bowls. Spoon the Tokyo grits into the bowls and top with gingered spinach. Drizzle a little gingered honey over the grits. Slice the tuna as desired and place on top. Garnish with radish salad and serve.
Serves 4
Gamberi Con Erbe Aromatiche
Ingredients:
3 Pieces Shrimp
½ Tsp. Garlic
½ Tsp. Salt
½ Tsp. Pepper
1 Tsp. Truffle Oil
½ Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Tsp. Chopped Parsley
¼ Cup White Wine
1½ Tbsp. Butter
1/3 Cup Cannellini Beans
2 Fl. Oz. Fish Stock
Method of Preparation:
In a large bowl, soak the beans overnight in water with some sage and garlic. Cook the beans in water until they are al dente, then let cool. In a pan, add olive oil, garlic, shrimp, salt and pepper. Sauté the shrimp. Sprinkle the white wine, add the beans and fish stock and cook it all the way on medium heat. Cook sauce until it becomes slightly thick. Finish the sauce with a tablespoon of truffle oil and chopped parsley.
Presentation:
On a plate, place the beans in the center. Place shrimp on top of the beans. Serve.
Serves 1