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Saffron Creme Brulee

Courtesy of Chef Sandra Rosy Lotti (Toscana Saporita, Tuscan Cookery School) INGREDIENTS 1 quart + 1 ounce (1 liter) heavy cream 1 cup (200 g) sugar 8 egg yolks 5 saffron threads Additional sugar for finishing DIRECTIONS Warm the heavy cream in a pan on the stovetop, bringing it to 140F to 158F (60 to 70C). Add the saffron threads and seal the pot with plastic wrap (cling film), remove from the heat, and let steep for 2 hours. After two hours, return the pan to the stovetop and bring the heavy cream up to to 176F/80C. Fill and preheat … Read More

Veal Filetto with Parmigiano Reggiano Fondue and Asparagi

Courtesy of Chef Sandra Rosy Lotti (Toscana Saporita – Tuscan Cookery School) Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 15 ounces (427 g) veal fillet (tenderloin) salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil 3 drops balsamic vinegar (concentrated) For searing 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon (5 g) unsalted butter DIRECTIONS Use a square of plastic wrap (cling film) to roll the veal fillet into a round log. Twist the ends of the plastic to secure and refrigerate the veal for 6 hours. When ready to cook, fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme … Read More