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Focassia Dough
Focassia Dough

One of the classics and perfect bread to pair with pastas, bruschettas or even just with oilve oil. This focassia bread recipe is most versatile and trusted safe bets in the kitchen. It takes patience but trust me guys it will worth it in the end.

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Kingfish Ceviche
Kingfish Ceviche

Now, we are talking fine dining...

The kingfish is one most versatile and delicate fish used in food industry. It is premium and is purchased at a heavy cost. One of the reason I am fond of kingfish is because of its texture. Unlike Salmon or Trout it ticks all boxes for top sashimi graded dishes.

This simple recipe is soo easy to make and takes your palate to next level. Its a perfect blend of subtle flavours and textures.

In Australia, kingfish can be found from The North Reef, Queensland to Western Australia. Also in some parts of Tasmania. Interstingly, they were predominatly found in Sydney Harbour but their population saw a decline due to human set traps.

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Classic pannacotta with berry coulis, grilled strawberries, biscoff crumb & white meringue
Classic pannacotta with berry coulis, grilled strawberries, biscoff crumb & white meringue

This classic doesn’t need any introduction to the world. Honestly, there are thousands of variations of this dessert.

Everyone claims theirs to be the best especially when it is a family recipe followed generations after generations.

This “Cooked Cream” dessert recipe is simple and easier to follow. One can also set panna cotta mixture in a cake mould and using a cookie cutter portions them into desired shapes before serving.

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Creme diplomat with mango gel, white chocolate crumble & berries
Creme diplomat with mango gel, white chocolate crumble & berries

This dessert is a mixture of vanilla custard, whipped cream, gelatine & rum. The ratio of custard and can vary depending on sweetness and presentation of the final dish. One of the simplest of the desserts but sees difficult if the rules are not strictly followed.

Diplomat cream can be flavoured with Kahlua, Caramel, Praline mixture or even Fruit pulp. The amount of gelatine or corn starch depends on the purpose of the dish. Creme Diplomat can be served in jars or martini glass and decorated with fresh berries & crumble. It can also shaped using pastry cutter for garnish to accompany another dish. Often, people misunderstand Creme Diplomat & Creme Anglaise & Creme Brulee.

Creme Anglaise is a sauce type custard which is made from same ingredients except gelatine & cream is optional. However, Creme Diplomat is a set custard and more dense & sweeter than Anglaise. Creme Brûlée on the other hand, is baked in barn marie and is sprinkled with sugar on top and caramelised using a blow torch.

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Smoked 63 degree egg with prosciutto crumb, crispy diced potatoes, asparagus & herb salad
Smoked 63 degree egg with prosciutto crumb, crispy diced potatoes, asparagus & herb salad

The smoked 63 degree Egg is my favourite recipe from the archives of Le Cordon Bleu. This is my variation to the original recipe. A dish which can be served as an entree or during an evening high tea. It is delicate, smoked with flavour and can take the spotlight of any menu.

This style of cooking is used in fine- dine establishments as they are technical and needs finace. However, certain techniques, if followed, can make it easy to make it at home. 

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