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Polenta With Tomato Sauce
This classic Swiss & Italian side dish is a perfect alternative to pasta, rice and potatoes and goes well with various types of meats and mushrooms stews. This is juicy...
Pigeon Breast w/ Chestnut Sauce
This is a rather complex pigeon dish, but you can always break it down into multiple ones and opt to only cook the pigeon breasts and serve them with chestnut...
Peruvian Ham (Jamón Del Pais Peruano)
“Jamón del País” is a traditional dish from the North of Peru, and is a good example of the big influence from the Spanish. Pork was introduced to Peru by...
Classic Tiramisu Recipe
Tiramisu is one of those dishes that is widely available as almost every restaurant serves some variation of it. Unfortunately it is this same widespread availability that means it can...
Venison Steak with Red Wine Jus and Caramelized Eschalots
I have had venison on 3 different continents and on each occasion it has tasted completely different from the last. Wow!! Does that ever sound pompous; when you write that...
Zurich-Style Veal (Emince Zurichoise)
The traditional veal emice “Zurich style” in creamy mushroom sauce is arguable one of the most famous dishes in Swiss cuisine along with Fondue and Raclette of course. This is...
Classic Swiss Muesli
This is stuff I grew up on and it is still one of my favorites. Although mainly used as a breakfast cereal, back in my childhood it was also occasionally...
Laxpudding: Swedish Salmon & Potatoes Bake
This dish was taught to me by a good friend and Swedish chef. Ever since then, around Christmas time, when attending quite a number of pre-Christmas parties that are “potluck”,...
Strawberry Shortcake
The strawberry shortcake is an American classic and if the strawberries are ripe, sweet and juicy, it makes for a great dessert. The shortcake crust can be done small for...
Pecan Pie
Personally I am not a huge dessert eater, I like to taste it but after 1 or 2 bites I’ve had enough. So what usually happens is that I just...
Wild Mushroom Risotto Recipe by Chef Sarah French
Wild mushrooms risotto is a great winter dish. Best served with grilled breast duck and a rich pan jus. Fresh porcini mushrooms and black truffle oil are available from Waimea...
Classic Pavlova Recipe
We had some friends over for a summer barbecue the other weekend and my wife Julie asked if I could show her how to make Pavlova. I said no problem....
White Tomato Mousse
In multi-course menus this is an ideal amuse bouche or starter. It does not clash with anything that might be served during the later courses, is very light and not...
White Asparagus & Seared Scallops in Tomato-Tarragon Vinaigrette
This tasty appetizer makes use of one of my favorite springtime ingredient - white asparagus. They are a delicacy throughout Europe, although only available for the short period of May...
Pappardelle al Ragù
This is an Italian pappardelle al ragù recipe by Chef Eugenio Maiale with three types of minced meat: chicken, pork and veal. It’s incredibly flavorful and delicious. Enjoy! Related: Pappardelle...
Pan-Roasted Mediterranean Chicken
Armed with a 1954 Sabatier high-carbon French chef’s knife, a few pairs of tongs, and a ton of food, I set off to cook at a non-profit event recently. The...
John Dory with Orange Glazed Endive & Cauliflower Puree
One of my favorite fish dishes, the blend of cauliflower and curry with the raisins is a great contrast to the John Dory.
Snapper Pie with Slow Braised Green Beans & Kataifi
The recipe below explores the delectable combination of snapper, slow braised green beans, fennel, and kataifi. From the perfectly cooked snapper to the harmonious pairing of flavors, this dish is...
Potato Rösti with Smoked Salmon & Dill Crème Fraiche
Next time you are entertaining and you want your first course to be a definite crowd pleaser, then look no further than this recipe. The beautiful tangy crème fraiche is...
Sesame-Crusted Ocean Trout on Choy Sum & Mirin Vinaigrette
This is a shining example of the less complicated a dish is, the better it is. Each ingredient in this recipe is served very near to its natural state and...
Mirepoix
Three simple vegetables that add so much flavour to so many dishes. A mirepoix is a finely diced mixture of; carrot, celery and onion. It is often sweated off in...