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Lemon Curd

Recipe provided by Austin Personal Chef: Carlos Crusco Ingredients (yields about 16 oz): 1 cup sugar 1 tbsp. grated lemon zest 8 large egg yolks (save egg whites for a delicious omelet) 2/3 cup lemon juice 1/4 tsp. coarse salt 10 tbsps. butter (1.25 sticks) – cut into 1/2-inch pieces Directions In a medium sized

6.5 Minute Soft Eggs

Recipe provided by Austin Personal Chef: Carlos Crusco Ingredients: 6 Eggs Directions Bring a pot of water to a boil over med-high heat. Using a spider or a slotted spoon, carefully lower the eggs into water one at a time making sure not to crack them. Cook 6.5 minutes and immediately transfer eggs to a

Valentines Chocolate Truffles

Recipe provided by Austin Chef and Corporate Caterer Carlos Crusco   Ingredients 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate – roughly chopped 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate – roughly chopped 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream Optional base flavorings: Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon) Amaretto (1-2 tablespoons) Essenza per Colomba (Chef’s favorite!) Truffle coatings: Sea Salt Cocoa powder Powdered