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from the notes of Chef G Poche’ — Poisson poche Passon Poche Béchamel / Mornay Florentine Waleska Cubat Wine Sauce Bercy Bonne Femme Boistelle Chatohat Cleopatra Galliers Veronique Yvetter Breval Poeler; Stewing, Etuvar, Boiling Etuver This is a method of stewing with minimum amount of […]
Pommes. Different cuts of potato Paille 1/16″ x 1/16″ x 1 1/2″ Allumette 2″ x 1/8″ x 1/8″ Mignonette 1″x 1/4″x 1/14″ Frites 2″ x 1/2″x 1/2″ Pont Neuf 2″ x 1’x 1″ Chip 1/16″ thin Gaufrette 1/16″ thin [#tralise cut}
from the notes of Chef G Cut of Vegetables Rules: Always scrub root vegetables Use only a vegetable peeler Place the waste in one tray Place the trimmings on another.. Place the finished cut in another… Julienne [#Strips] 1/16″ x 1/16″x 1 1/2″ Brunoise [#Small […]
Chef G Notes Methods of Cooking Food Boiling Poaching Steaming Stewing Braising Pot Roast (Poele) Roasting Baking Grilling Frying (deep and shallow) Paper Bag (en Papillote) Microwave.
From the Chefs Notebook. The Object of Cooking Food Narrative: Cooking transforms raw ingredients into dishes that delight the senses – pleasing to the eye and awakening the palate. this interplay of color, texture and aroma not only entices us to eat but also sets […]
On a snowy day Braised Entrees are the perfect go to. Options warm you up. The Slow Cooking Method makes the meats tender and flavorful, creating a hearty and satisfying meal for a cold October. Reaching back into the Garden Pavilion note book is this […]