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Chocolate Ganache

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients 8 ounces Oaxacan or other dark Chocolate – roughly chopped 4 Ounces Semi Sweet Chocolate – roughly chopped 4 Ounces Milk Chocolate – roughly chopped 16 ounces Heavy Cream Small pinch of sea salt Directions Unless purchased as small chips, coarsely chop the chocolate (a

Chocolate Discs

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients Cacao Sugar – white or in the raw Cinnamon Directions Take your Cacao and soak them in some water for 1 minute. This small step allows the shell to steam when toasted making it easier to peel and get the cacao seeds. Using a Comal

Chile & Citrus Glazed Quail

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients 1 cup Chile Puree 1 cup fresh Orange juice 1 tbsp. Orange Zest 3 tbsps. Honey 12 Quail Knots – provided by local Texas Quail Farms. 2 tbsps EVOO Sea Salt and Fresh cracked pepper Directions Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees on roast. Place a

Chocolate Candied Orange Peels

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients Candied Orange Peels 1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream Directions Place all the chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil and immediately

Citrus + Honey Simple Syrup

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients Leftover Candied orange peel syrup 3-4 tbsps. Honey 1 cup water 2 sprigs fresh rosemary Directions Take the leftover orange syrup from candied orange peels and add honey and water. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook