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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recipe: Chef Paul Bartolotta's Fava Beans

Monday, October 12th, 2009

The dish is the creation of award-winning chef Paul Bartolotta. He personally prepared them at the conference. I’ve written about Chef Bartolotta and most recently featured his marinated carrots. One quick warning: Fava are toxic to …

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Picked-Fresh-on-Full-Moon-Graveyard Salad

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Picked-Fresh-on-Full-Moon-Graveyard Salad Daniel Bonnot Bizou New Orleans LA Serves 4 Vegetables 2 green zucchini 2 yellow squash 4 beets Vinaigrette 3/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil 4 medium shallots, finely diced 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons pepper Garnish 2 cups pecans, toasted 2 small jalapenos, seeded, deribbed, and finely diced 4 [...]

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Porcini Broth with Soft Polenta

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

Porcini Broth with Soft Polenta Aquacotta Jody Adams Michela´s Cambridge MA This is one of the most comforting dishes imaginable, with the creamy polenta and an aromatic serving broth as the foils to a poached egg. Add a second egg and serve with a tossed salad and some crusty bread for a casual supper. Serves [...]

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Sauteed Yellowfin Tuna Salad

Friday, September 4th, 2009

Sauteed Yellowfin Tuna Salad Eric Ripert Le Bernardin New York NY In the hands of James Beard 2003 ‚“Best Chef‚” Eric Ripert, the humble tuna salad achieves perfection . Thin seared slices of tuna are arranged on a bed of greens and chopped mixed herbs, dressed with truffle vinaigrette. The tuna is seasoned with rock [...]

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Carpaccio of Sirloin

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009

Carpaccio of Sirloin Seth Raynor The Boarding House Nantucket MA Unlike the classic Italian carpaccio that is merely drizzled with oil, this American version adds three flavors of aioli, roasted pepper bruschetta, and spicy onion rings. This dish is easy to create, and it looks as good as it tastes. The meat and sauces may [...]

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Roasted Pompano and Red Bean Ragout

Monday, July 20th, 2009

Roasted Pompano and Red Bean Ragout Allen Susser Chef Allen´s Miami, Florida Pompano is one of the most delicious members of the Jack family of saltwater fish,which includes amberjack, permit, and yellowtail. It ranges in size from 1 to 3 pounds and has firm, sweet flesh. In this presentation Chef Susser bakes the whole pompano–which [...]

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Porcini Broth with Soft Polenta

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Porcini Broth with Soft Polenta Aquacotta Jody Adams Michela´s Cambridge MA This is one of the most comforting dishes imaginable, with the creamy polenta and an aromatic serving broth as the foils to a poached egg. Add a second egg and serve with a tossed salad and some crusty bread for a casual supper. Serves [...]

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Carpaccio of Sirloin

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Carpaccio of Sirloin Seth Raynor The Boarding House Nantucket MA Unlike the classic Italian carpaccio that is merely drizzled with oil, this American version adds three flavors of aioli, roasted pepper bruschetta, and spicy onion rings. This dish is easy to create, and it looks as good as it tastes. The meat and sauces may [...]

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Parfait of Tuna and Salmon Tartares with Osetra Caviar and Crème Fraiche

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Parfait of Tuna and Salmon Tartares with Osetra Caviar and Crème Fraiche David Burke Park Avenue Café New York NY Towers of tuna, salmon, capers, caviar roe, and crème fraiche make elegant but relatively simple appetizers. Chef David Burke, one of the most creative chefs on the culinary scene, called this dish ‚“one of my [...]

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Lobster Salad on a Bed of Potato with Confit of Crispy Leeks

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Lobster Salad on a Bed of Potato with Confit of Crispy Leeks Julian Serrano Masa´s San Francisco CA A lobster salad based on French techniques and exquisite ingredients makes a showstopper first course. Serves 4 Truffle Vinaigrette 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup truffle oil 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons truffle juice Salt [...]

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