by MJF | May 13, 2024 | Appetisers, Bay Leaf, French, Hot Appetisers, Main Courses, Parsley, Peppercorns, Seafood Main Courses, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Mussels Mariniere Mussels Poached with White Wine and Cream Cutting BoardCooks KnifePot with a lid 32 each Mussels (cleaned.)8 oz. White Wine4 oz. Water1 each Shallot (chopped)1 each Bay Leaf1 sprig Parsley (chopped.)6 each Black Peppercorns1 each Clove (whole)1 dash...
by MJF | May 11, 2024 | American, Hot Appetisers, Mustard Seeds, Seafood Main Courses, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Crab Cakes – The Best! Simply the best ever! Developed years ago when I was consulting for Gloucester House Seafood Restaurant in NYC. An expensive treat but worth it. 1 Lb Lump Crabmeat1 each Egg, whole (beaten)4 each Eggs, whites (beaten)2 oz Hazelnuts...
by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Afternoon Tea, Allspice, Baking, Cardamom, Cinnamon, English, Pastry, Spices & Herbs
Chelsea Buns Sticky Buns, London style For the Ferment:1 each Large Egg (beaten)7½ oz Warm Water2 1/4 teaspoons Dry Yeast ((1 packet))4 oz Strong Flour (Bread( ((1 Cup))½ oz SugarFor the Dough:14 oz Strong Flour (Bread) ((3.13 Cups))¼ teaspoon Salt3 oz Sugar ((6.75...
by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Basic Preparations, Bay Leaf, Hot Sauces, Parsley, Peppercorns, Sauces, Spices & Herbs, Tarragon, Thyme
Fish Stock Fish Stock – A foundation of French cuisine Cutting BoardCooks KnifeLarge PotWooden SpoonFine StrainerLadle 2 oz Butter4 Lb Fish Bones1/3 pint Dry White Wine (optional)½ each Lemon (juice only)1 each Onion (roughly chopped)2 each Stalks Celery...
by MJF | Jul 20, 2020 | Cold Desserts, Desserts, French, Spices & Herbs, Vanilla, World Cuisines
Creme Brulee, Le Cirque NYC A rich, creamy custard with a caramelised surface – Simply the best! 4 Cups Heavy Cream (32 oz)1 each Vanilla Bean (halved & scraped)1 each Large Egg6 each Large Egg Yolks¾ Cup + 2 Tbspns Sugar (6oz)1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar(2½...
by MJF | Jul 20, 2020 | Asian, Chinese, Dips & Dressings, Ginger, Hot Sauces, Sauces, World Cuisines
Ginger Sauce Ginger, Rice Vinegar and Soy combine in this adaptable piquant sauce GraterSmall PotWooden SpoonSall Bowl 6 Tbspns Rice Vinegar6 Tbspns Sugar½ Cup Water2 Tbspns Soy Sauce1 tspn Cornstarch (Mixed with 1 Tbspn Water)1 Tbspn Ginger (grated) Simmer the...
