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Vegetarian Skillet

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, TX Ingredients 2 tbsps. EVOO 1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter 2 small Red onions – peeled and thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves – peeled and minced Sea Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper – To taste 1 cup Basmati Rice 2 tbsps. Bijol Seasoning (Mixture of Annatto, Cumin and

What makes Food & Cooking Grande?

Article provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, TX According to Wikipedia, haute cuisine means ‘grande cuisine’ and refers to the cooking of the grand restaurants and hotels of the Western world. As the owner of a Private Chef and Catering company in Austin, TX, I dislike the phrase “haute cuisine”. The connotations associated with

Red Wine Reduction

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Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, TX Ingredients Poached Pear liquid Poached Pear slices – rough dice 1 Orange – supreme removing flesh only Mint – for garnish Directions Follow the directions for Chef Crusco’s Poached Pear recipe. Remove 1 cup of poaching liquid & place into a small pot on high heat.

Coconut + Turron

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Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, TX Ingredients Coconut – Shredded and toasted Turron – Preferably from Alicante, Spain (can be purchased at Phoenicia Bakery on Burnet Rd.) Directions Toast the Coconut in an oven until golden brown. Roughly chop the Turron into 1/4 inch pieces. Mix the Coconut and Turron in a

Herby Remoulade

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Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, TX Ingredients 1 small White onion – rough chop 1/2 cup Green Onions (green and white parts) – rough chop 1/2 cup Fresh Flat-leaf Parsley – rough chop 1/2 cup Celery – rough chop 2 tbsps. Garlic – rough chop 2 tbsps. prepared Horseradish 2 tbsps. Whole-grain