Tag Archives: Cooking
Tomate Montrachet
With this post I am beginning a series of recipes for dishes that I serve at Cafe du Soleil. The beautiful photos are done by Phillippe Touitou. Some of these photos can also be found on our website www.cafedusoleilnyc.com so please check … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizers, Side Dishes
Lobster Ravioli with Truffle Sauce
Raviolis of Maine Lobster with White Truffle Sauce Yield – about 32 raviolis which can serve 8 as an appetizer or 6 as a main course Today’s post is definitely more complicated and time consuming than what I usually … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizers, Lobster, Pastas, Raviolis
Almost Everything You Need To Know To Make Great Brownies
I have a deep-rooted biological need for chocolate at 3 pm on a daily basis. I think that recognizing that this is beyond my control makes it much easier to swallow (sorry – I couldn’t resist that one – uhoh … Continue reading
Filed under Baked Goods, Brownies, Dessert, Pastry Basics, Ratio Recipes
Fresh Herb Oils and Tuna Tartare
Fresh Herb Oils can add a professional flourish to many dishes. They are quite different from herb-infused oils. Here, the herbs are pureed with the oil, resulting in a very intense herb flavor and a beautiful emerald green color. I … Continue reading
Mixed Berry Gratin with Champagne Sabayon
This is one of my favorite desserts at Cafe du Soleil – it’s so light that it makes the perfect ending to a big meal. This same sabayon technique can be used for savory dishes. You would … Continue reading
Sorry For the Long Absence – I’m Back with a Pancake Recipe Variation
Hey all, Sorry for the long absence of posting – I was away on an amazing vacation in Egypt (more on that later when I have time to post some pictures) and I have been really busy with my restaurants … Continue reading
Filed under Breakfast and Brunch Dishes, Pancakes, Pastry Basics, Ratio Recipes
The Best Beurre Blanc
When I was 18 I spent a year in Devon, England studying music at Dartington College of the Arts. If you are ever in that part of England you should pay a visit to this beautiful part of the UK. … Continue reading
Filed under French Regional Specialties, Ratio Recipes, Sauces
Basic Muffin and Pancake Recipes
I made some breakfast muffins the other day and while looking over the recipe I had an Aha!! moment (even after 25 years of cooking professionally I still get those once in a while). I realized that the recipe for … Continue reading
Filed under Breakfast and Brunch Dishes, Doughs, Muffins, Pancakes, Pastry Basics, Ratio Recipes
Alsatian Choucroute
This week we will depart from the theme of ratio cooking to present a spectacular winter dish that could make for a very different kind of Super Bowl Party – especially handy if your local … Continue reading
Filed under French Regional Specialties, Meats, Winter Dishes
Warm Blueberry Pie with Almond Crumb Topping
I was walking by the market the other day and saw blueberries at 2 half pints for $5.00 and I thought of this great pie recipe I usually make in the summer during blueberry season. So I thought it would be … Continue reading
Filed under Baked Goods, Dessert, Summer Desserts
