Persian Noodle Soup (Ash Reshteh)
Gingerbread Cake with Rum Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
Butternut Bisque with Crab
Pear and Almond Tart
Oysters: How to Shuck ‘Em
There is a long stomach wrenching story that goes along with this video. I’m not sure if I should tell you, but I will anyway. First, watch the… Read More »
Guy Savoy: Dans Le Jus
French Expression: dans le jus Translation: In the juice Every kitchen has expressions for when things are going really really badly. In American kitchens we often say “in… Read More »
The Sharper Your Knives?
So much for Semper Fi do or die! I’m spending my first day at my new position as Chef de Partie staring at the ceiling, flat on my… Read More »
Langoustines au Curry Thaï
If I eat another bowl of beef bourguingnon this winter I’m going to pop. Besides the sun is finally flirting with Paris and my winter waistline needs some… Read More »
Guy Savoy: Chef de Partie
I want to throw up. I want to toss myself into the toxic waters of the Seine or walk into a big black endless hole or just simply… Read More »
Google Maps: Paris Teen Tours
Well, one could say the best way to entertain a college student in Paris is to give them a whole bottle of Champagne and a very long straw… Read More »
Vichyssoise
Vichyssoise soup is a magical combination of puréed leeks and potato served cold. Notice that I wrote ‘potato’ in the singular. Many recipes call for multiple potatoes which… Read More »
Herb Crusted Standing Rib Roast, Yorkshire Pudding, Brussels Sprouts
I look forward to prime rib for one reason: yorkshire pudding. There’s nothing like slicing into a steak that melts in your mouth like butter, but I am… Read More »
Oyster Heirloom Carrot Salad with Warm Oyster Vinaigrette
Oysters to me say elegance. To others they say viagra, but I think that’s mostly bi-valve fascinated men. In any case, this dish was a lot of fun… Read More »
Gâteau Chocolat
If your planning on having a formal dinner party to bring in the New Year instead of nibbling around buffet platters, then I have the menu for you!… Read More »
Christmas Eve Cioppino
If there’s one dish that screams San Francisco to me, it’s Cioppino served with a big round loaf of Sourdough bread to mop up all the juices. And… Read More »
Holiday Help
Although there is something magical about walking into a warmly lit bookstore and finding a book that ends up relating to your life more than expected, missing the… Read More »
