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TUSCAN HOLIDAY FEAST MENUCrostini Neri Toscani
Tuscan Chicken Liver Toasts
Pepperonata
Roasted Red and Green Bell Peppers
in Balsamic Vinaigrette
Tortellini in Brodo di Capone
Tortellini in Capon Broth
Farone Ripieno con Riso Nero
Guinea Hen with Wild Rice Stuffing
Insalata D¹Arancia con Ramerino e Miele
Orange Salad with Rosemary and Honey
Dolci
Holiday Sweets
ESPRESSO
VINI ASSORTITI
LIQUORI
Frozen Key Lime Souffle with Raspberry Coulis
Ingredients:
6 egg yolks
1/2-cup sugar
1/4-cup water
3 Tbsp fresh Key Lime juice
1 small jar Rose’s Ginger Marmalade
8 oz. Crème Fraiche or Sour Cream
Method:
Whisk the yolks, sugar and water in a medium bowl. Set over
a saucepan of simmering water. Do not let the bowl touch the
water. Whisk until the temperature reaches 160 degrees.
Remove from the stove and whisk in marmalade and place contents into a stand mixer. Mix until thick. Add Key Lime Juice and Crème Fraiche and mix until blended. Divide mixture into 6 3/4 cup soufflé dishes or a large soufflé dish. Freeze over night or until firm. Garnish with Raspberry Coulis.
Raspberry Coulis:1-pint fresh raspberries
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
Combine all ingredients in saucepan over medium high heat. Cook for about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm temperature. Blend in a blender until smooth and strain through fine sieve to remove seeds.
Spoon coulis on dessert plate. Place a scoop of frozen soufflé on top, and garnish with crystallized flowers.
Tami’s Israeli Chocolate SalamiMakes 2 rolls
Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup cocoa
/2 cup milk
¼ cup wine
1 tsp marsala, rum, etc.
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup tea biscuit cookie crumbs. (Tea biscuits are plain vanilla biscuits or cookies which are not too sweet.)
Method:
Mix sugar and cocoa in a small pan. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat.
1-cup butterAdd to the hot liquids and mix until melted and smooth
500 grams tea biscuits
( 1 cup)
Crumble biscuits in a bag with a rolling pan or process them.
Put in a large bowl and pout the liquid over until it feels like dough.
If too thin, add more crumbs.
2 sheets parchment or waxed paper
With your hands, roll into 2 logs about 4 inches wide and 12 inches long. Wrap tightly and freeze. Remove from freezer and slice with a sharp knife or bread knife while still frozen.
Keep one on hand in the freezer for dinner party invitations.“Thank you so much for helping to make my birthday party so much fun for everyone who came. The food was delicious and beautifully presented and my guests all commented on how unusual and tasty everything was. I especially appreciated the way you took all the stress away by quietly taking care of everything that was needed. You are such a pleasure to work with and I look forward to hiring you for all my entertaining in the future.”
Robert Silverstone, Silverstone Consulting Group“Judith has brought culture, cuisine and celebration to our family and friends. Besides her culinary expertise which spans the globe and will take your palate on endless gastronomic adventures, Judith's calm presence will enhance your enjoyment of a meal, a cooking lesson or a grand occasion. Her grace and joie de vivre is contagious. Judith is delicious!”
Dr.Diane Sukiennik“Judith Sarchielli, The Topanga Chef, is a talented chef—one who honors the traditions of the various culinary cultures throughout the world, while adding her own creative twist. Guests rave about Chef Judith’s food and service.”
Julie Reid, Artist and Yoga Teacher
