My take on delightful coral tuilles, which can be used in both desserts and appetizers. Desserts can often become a bit too soft in various textures, and here a crispy (and beautiful) coral is a perfect companion. The good thing is it takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish. The downside is that … Read more
Crispy chips are a delightful, delightful snack that few can resist the temptation of! In recent years, root vegetable chips have become incredibly popular. Usually, you see carrot, beetroot and parsnip being used, especially in the store-bought versions, and Jerusalem artichokes are truly overlooked in this context! Besides being a really crunchy and delicious alternative to the … Read more
Kale can be turned into the most delicious kale chips, and they can absolutely satisfy the craving for regular potato chips. Fried kale is super crispy! Kale chips are a healthy and delicious alternative to “regular” chips, and they are both quick and easy to make. They are perfect as a snack or as a topping for a soft … Read more
At our home, we love sous vide—and we love pork cracklings! They can barely come out of the oven before my ravenous wife and 3-year-old daughter are ready to devour them. There’s hardly a method I haven’t tried on them by now: frying, dry-aging, pressure-cooking, dehydrating, boiling… but this is my first attempt at preparing … Read more
Grab the mandoline and get ready to serve the most delicious ultra-crispy Pommes Pailles! Here you might be thinking, “Pommes… a what?” The name Pommes Pailles, pronounced [pom:pai], is (of course) French and means “potato straw,” which perfectly describes what Pommes Pailles are: Small, thin, and very delicate “mini-french fries.” Pommes Pailles can be served … Read more
So, I actually managed to make a good attempt at sweet potato fries. I’m usually not a big fan of them, but they actually turned out really well. The fries had a go in the oven, but you can easily choose to use a deep fryer instead. I actually managed to make a respectable version … Read more
In the professional gastronomic world, it is said that for a dish to be properly constructed, it should contain acidity, crispiness, softness, sweetness, saltiness, bitterness, umami, and so on. This doesn’t have to be limited to the professional world. Here is a recipe that makes it easy and truly delicious to add acidity, crispiness, and … Read more