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
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Aug
Aug
Recipe created and provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients 2 varied flavors of ice cream about 1-2 cups each I used 2 cups of Vanilla and 1 cup of Chocolate 1-2 cups Fruit of any choice (I used fresh blueberries and Chef Crusco’s Canned Peaches) Directions Line a regular loaf pan with plastic wrap
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Jul
Jul
Recipe created and provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients 1 loaf Classic Pound Cake (or use brownies too – just break up) 1/2 gallon chocolate ice cream 1/2 gallon of vanilla ice cream (For the Meringue) 6 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 6 ounces sugar (For garnish) Orange supremes (cut
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May
May
Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients 8 Bay Scallops Sea Salt & Fresh ground pepper 1 tbsp. EVOO & 1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter 1/4 cup white wine 2 tbsps unsalted butter 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup Chicken or Veg Stock 1/2 cup of cream 2 Ears of Fresh Corn –
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May
May
Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients 1 lb. PEI Mussels – cleaned, scrubbed and beards removed 2 Shallots – peeled and sliced thin 1 garlic clove – peeled and smashed (to remove after cooking) Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper – to taste 2 tbsps. Unsalted Butter 1 tbsps. EVOO 1 Bottle