Recently added articles from Art Culinaire:
Serviceware.(Industry Spotlight)(interview with designers Alberto Alessi, Izabel Lam and Martin Kastner)(Interview)
Mar 22, 2009 ... A painter would be lost without his canvas in much the same way a chef would be helpless without serviceware. It is the common denominator uniting all restaurant kitchens as it serves to bridge the space between customer and chef. Modern serviceware reflects, and in many cases defines, the ...
Snow crab tempura (serves 4).(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009 ... <Pre> For the rice stuffing: 10 ounces cooked sushi rice 4 ounces tobiko flying fish roe * 2 sprigs mitsuba, blanched ** 2 ounces shimeji mushroom stems, blanched *** 2 ounces finely sliced scallion 1/2 cup white wine vinegar Salt to taste For the kani miso sauce: 4 ounces kani ...
Potato stuffed spring corn with salted cherry blossom tempura (serves 4).(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009 ... <Pre> Potato stuffed spring corn with salted cherry blossom tempura (serves 4) For the potato stuffing: 1 teaspoon shiratama powder * Water, as needed 10 ounces mashed Idaho potatoes 1/2 teaspoon katakura starch ** 1/2 ounce granulated sugar 1 ounce butter Salt to taste For ...
Smoked anago wrapped kenchin tempura (serves 4).(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009 ... <Pre> For the lily bulb petals: 1 cup simple syrup 2 drops red food coloring 1 lily bulb, petals separated For the tofu stuffing: 4 1/2 ounces momen tofu * 1 1/2 tablespoons soy milk 1 teaspoon mirin Dash soy sauce 1 carrot peeled, chopped and blanched 1 yellow squash, peeled, ...
Tempura medley (serves 4).(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009 ... <Pre> For the sea urchin tempura: 7 ounces murasaki sea urchin 1 egg yolk 1 cup dashi broth 6 ounces bafun sea urchin 1 large sea scallop, chopped into 8 pieces 1/2 ounce finely chopped nagaimo yam 4 sea urchin shells 1 gallon vegetable oil 8 ounces rice flour 1 pound pastry ...
Chestnut sweet; temura with red bean sauce (serves 4).(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009 ... <Pre> For the shiratama balls: 6 ounces shiratama powder Water, as needed 3 ounces green tea powder Simple syrup, as needed For the red bean sauce: 8 ounces cooked azuki red beans 1/2 gallon water 6 ounces korisato ** I ounce sanonto *** For the chestnut-sweet potato molds: ...
English pea soup with ham hock terrine (serves 4).(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009 ... <Pre> For the soup: 1 pound shelled English peas, blanched 2 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 1/2 cups heavy cream Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste For the shredded ham hock: 2 smoked ham hocks 1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 rib ...
Grilled diver sea scallops with pea morel raaout (serves 4).(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009 ... <Pre> For the foie gras: 2 pounds foie gras, cleaned and veins removed 2 pounds kosher salt For the pancetta: 8 ounces thinly sliced pancetta For the pea morel ragout: 1/2 ounce butter 1/8 cup chicken stock 4 ounces fresh morels, trimmed 4 ounces English peas, blanched 1/2 ...
Sweet pea dessert medley (serves 4).(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009 ... <Pre> For the sweet pea ice cream: 4 ounces peas, blanched 1 1/4 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 6 ounces granulated sugar Pinch salt 5 egg yolks For the chocolate truffle bar: 3/4 cup heavy cream 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 5 ounces cocoa powder For the lemon ...
Crab kadayif with lemon, pistachio and creamed pea tendrils (servers 4).(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009 ... <Pre> For the crab filling: 1 pound crab meat, picked 8 ounces grated haloumi cheese 3 sprigs parsley, chopped 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste For the kadayif. 8 ounces kadayif 1/2 cup olive oil ...
Stuffed artichoke with pea paella and chorizo (serves 6).(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009 ... <Pre> For the pea paella: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onlon, peeled and finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped 4 plum tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped 1 ounce garlic, peeled and finely chopped 8 ounces medium grain rice 1 quart chicken stock ...
Monkfish tagine with fereek, sugar snap peas and lemon confit (serves 6).(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009; ... <Pre> For the monkfish: 6 5-ounce monkfish fillets, trimmed Salt to taste For the fereek: 12 ounces fereek, rinsed 1/2 gallon water 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 shallots, peeled and finely chopped 1 sprig mint, finely chopped Pinch saffron, bloomed in 1 tablespoon water Salt and ...
Spoon lamb and pea pilaf en croute.(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009 ... <Pre> For the spoon lamb: 1/8 cup vegetable all 4 forequarter lamb shanks 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped 1 onion, peeled and chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 pint red wine 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses 2 ounces butter 1 tablespoon ...
Pea soup with cockscombs, duck tongues and morels (serves 4).(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009 ... <Pre> For the pea soup: 1/2 ounce butter 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 shallot peeled and finely chopped 1 rib celery, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 8 black peppercorns 1 teaspoon coriander seeds I sprig each thyme, rosemary and mint 1 ...
Monkfish cheeks with piperade and piquillo sauce (serves 4).(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009 ... <Pre> For the piperade: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 ounces finely chopped bacon 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 ounce tomato paste 8 ounces finely chopped tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 sprig thyme 8 ounces julienned poblano peppers Salt and Espelette ...
Squid head stuffed peppers with potato blinis and squid ink sauce (serves 4).(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009 ... <Pre> For the stuffed peppers: 1/8 cup olive oil 8 ounces finely chopped squid head 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 2 ounces finely chopped chorizo 4 ounces finely chopped cooked pig's foot 2 ounces finely chopped seedless tomatoes 1 ...
Pork cheeks with caramelized apples.(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009 ... <Pre> Pork Cheeks with Caramelized Apples (Serves 4) For the pork cheeks: 1 pound pork cheeks, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 smail onion, peeled and chopped 1/2 leek, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 1/2 ounces butter 1/2 ounce granulated sugar 1 cup apple cider ...
Miso and red chili marinated Scottish salmon collar (serves 4).(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009 ... <Pre> For the marinade: 1 quart plus 1/3 cup water 4 ounces red New Mexican chilis 1 1/2 tablespoons Szechuan peppercorns, toasted and finely ground 10 Indonesian long peppercorns, toasted and finely ground 3 tablespoons coriander, toasted and ground 3 cinnamon sticks, toasted and ...
Pork jowl croutons with green tomato jam and ginger salad (serves 8).(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009; ... <Pre> For the pork jowl croutons: 1 cup Armagnac 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 3 cloves Pinch freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon caribe 3 juniper berries 1/2 teaspoon pink curing salt 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 ounce kosher salt For the green tomato jam: 2 ...
Cod cheeks with pickled peppers, long beans and chorizo sauce (serves 4).(Recipe)
Mar 22, 2009 ... <Pre> For the cod cheeks: 8 ounces salt 1/2 gallon water 12 cod cheeks, skin intact, bones removed 1 cup olive oil For the long beans: 1/8 cup mirin 1 cup rice wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped ...