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3.08.2011

Legume de beurre

Ingredients                                                                          

Carrot 100g
French beans 100g
Turnips 100g
Peas 100g
Seasoning

Method

1. Peel and wash the vegetables and cut into dice (except peas), cook slightly in salted water , refresh
2. Toss in butter and add seasoning.

3.03.2011

Pommes noisette

Ingredients                                                                
Potatoes large , peeled and washed  200g
Butter  100g
Salt to taste

Method

  1. Cut potato balls with melon-ball cutter, using a circular motion. Place them in cold water. 
  2. Melt butter in a large pan until it sizzles. 
  3. Drain potato balls and add to the pan.
  4. Sprinkle with salt, cover tightly, and cook slowly. 
  5. Stir the potatoes from time to time and brown gradually. 
  6. When they are done, they will be a uniform golden color, soft and soaked in the butter.

Poulet Sauce Chasseur (Chicken Chasseur)


Ingredients                                                    

Chicken  8 pieces
Butter  30g
Olive oil  30ml
Mushroom, sliced  200g
Shallots  75g
Refined Flour  30-40g
White Wine  50ml
Demi Glaze  100ml
Tomato Puree 50ml
Salt and Pepper to taste
Parsley for garnish

 

Method
  1. In a  cooking pot melt half  butter and  half olive oil and  brown the chicken until golden on all sides.
  2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and remove from pan. Drain off the pan drippings, and then return it to low heat and add the butter and  oil.
  3. When the butter melts, add the minced shallots and cook gently for three minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally until the mushrooms are softened.
  4. Sprinkle the mushrooms with the tablespoon of flour and cook for one minute stirring constantly. Pour on the white wine and demi glaze and stir in the tomato paste.
  5. Add the browned chicken and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
  6. Garnish  with chopped parsley.

Chicken Tomato Bouillon


Ingredients                                                    

Chicken stock  200ml
Tomato juice   125ml
Tomato puree  125 ml
Celery, chopped  20g
Onion, chopped  20g
Basil  5g
Thyme 5g
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Sugar  pinch

Method
  1. Place the stock, juice, purée, celery, onion, basil, and thyme in a saucepot. Bring to a boil.
  2. Simmer about 45 minutes, until vegetables are soft and flavours are well blended.
3.      Strain and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.