After Dan and I got married, we embarked on a journey -well, a project. His friend would give us one of the most creative wedding gifts to date: a deck! This was Dan's goal to have a much nicer looking backyard and he was convinced that a deck would do the trick. I have to say, he was right! So, this weekend - we enjoyed all our friend's company for a chilled out barbecue. Below is a sample of what was served. Roasted Corn Salad -Corn, pan roasted -Diced green pepper -Diced red ... continue reading...
Maple Syrup Sabayon
Yes, it's a mouthful - in more ways than one. Trust me. It's worth it. 1. Mix 6 egg yolks with 1 cup of sugar (I used maple sugar here as per request of a client) and whisk vigorously. Then continue to whisk over a double boiler ( bowl over a saucepan with a little water steaming underneath to gently cook the egg based sauce) 2.Once it reaches a pale yellow color & ribbon like stage. Add your flavorings. I used triple sec. You can use any liqueur…or get creative! Savory sabayons are ... continue reading...
Infused Tea with Fruit & Spice
Lately, the weather is a little all over the place. For the days when it's hot & humid, give this a try. I had the pleasure of adapting this recipe from a previous client of mine. She was extremely creative. Thank you for the idea Chani! Herbal/ fruit infused tea *Choose your flavor choice of tea Steep with: -Raw sugar ( any sweetener ) -Honey or syrup -Cinnamon sticks -Fresh fruit (I used what I had on hand: strawberries, blackberries, and oranges) -Fresh mint Then ... continue reading...
What does The Kosher Tomato do?
I started my personal chef company in the summer of 2007 out of necessity. I was laid off of a job and wanted to use my skills and knowledge from The Culinary Institute and all my years cooking in the kitchens of NYC. Since 2007, I have gotten married, had a baby girl and am expecting another girl in April 2016. While I have a day job as an office coordinator at a non-profit organization, my love and passion for food and cooking will never die. I currently keep up on The Kosher Tomato blog, ... continue reading...
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