From the Demo: Aphrodisiac Menu Recipe Courtesy of Cafe Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Yield 2 cups Ingredients: 16 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (preferably Valrhona) 1 ½ cups heavy cream ½ tsp vanilla paste Procedure: Chop or break chocolate into small pieces (makes them eas[...]
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Cocoa Braised Oso Bucco
From the Demo: Aphrodisiac Menu Recipe Courtesy of Cafe Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: 6 to 8 large 2 1/2-inch-thick veal shanks, each patted dry and tied securely with kitchen string to keep the meat attached to the bone Valrhona cocoa powder All-purpose flour for dre[...]
March 1st, 2010 - 5:21 pm § in Recipe, Vegetarian
Strawberry Salad
From the Demo: Aphrodisiac Menu Recipe Courtesy of Cafe Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1 basket fresh strawberries, sliced ½ cup Almonds, toasted (see below) 1 cup Fresh diced leeks, roasted (see below) ½ cup Shredded or shaved ricotta salata cheese ½ lb [...]
March 1st, 2010 - 5:19 pm § in Dressings/ Sauces, Recipe
Chocolate Balsamic Dressing
From the Demo: Aphrodisiac Menu Recipe Courtesy of Cafe Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Yield 1 cup Ingredients: ½ tbsp Dijon Mustard ¼ cup Chocolate Balsamic 1tbsp Valrhona Cocoa ½ cup Salad oil (Grapeseed or Canola) 1tbsp Honey Salt and Pepper to taste Preparation: Mix mustard, b[...]
October 11th, 2009 - 3:23 pm § in Dressings/ Sauces, Recipe
Caramel Sauce
From the Demo: Sauces Courtesy of Café Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Yield: About 1 ½ cups Ingredients: 1 cup sugar ½ cup water ¼ cup light corn syrup 1tsp vanilla paste 1 cup heavy cream Preparation Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat unti[...]
October 11th, 2009 - 2:21 pm § in Dressings/ Sauces, Recipe
Hints for Sauces
From the Demo: Sauces Courtesy of Café Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Types of sauces Pan Sauce: A pan sauce is made in a matter of minutes with just a handful of ingredients but can look and taste nearly as rich as a classic labor-intensive French sauce. The base of a pan sauce is the [...[...]
Mulled Cranberry Warmer
From the Demo: Warm Holiday Drinks Recipe courtesy of Cafe Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Ingredients: 4 cups cranberry juice 2 tbsp mulling spice ½ cup brandy Cinnamon sticks 4 orange slices This is great for parties. You can also make this as a festive chilled cocktail. Instead of using b[...]
Maple Spice Warmer
From the Demo: Warm Holiday Drinks Recipe courtesy of Cafe Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Ingredients: 2 tbsp Maple Spice Monin 1 Shot rum 1 cup Hot coffee or steamed milk Whipped cream Caramel or chocolate sauce For a non alcoholic version omit the rum. You can also use bourbon for this ins[...]
Hot Peppermint Patty
From the Demo: Warm Holiday Drinks Recipe courtesy of Cafe Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Ingredients: 2tbsp Valrhona Cocoa Powder 1 cup Steamed Milk or Half n Half 2tbsp Monin Peppermint Syrup Whipped Cream Chocolate sprinkles for garnish Or Candy Cane For an alcoholic version substitute pepper[...]
Rosemary Orange Mimosa
Courtesy of Café Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Yields 1 Drink ½ tsp rosemary simple syrup 2 tbsp orange juice Champagne or sparkling wine In a champagne flute add orange juice and simple syrup. Slowly pour your favorite sparkling wine or champagne. Purchase items in BOLD in-store at Surfas [...]
Pumpkin Pie Martini
Courtesy of Café Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Yields 2 Drinks 2 Tbsp Pumpkin puree seasoned with sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice 3 Shots Vanilla flavored vodka 2 Shots of Cream Cinnamon sugar or graham cracker crumbs as needed First season the rim of the martini glasses with graham cracker [...]
Strawberry Basil Daiquiri
Courtesy of Café Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Yields 2 Drinks 2 cups frozen strawberries 4 shots rum 2 shots basil simple syrup 1 shot lemon juice water as needed In a blender add strawberries, rum, basil simple syrup and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Add water as needed to get a pour able[...]
October 9th, 2009 - 1:55 pm § in Dressings/ Sauces, Recipe
Basic Simple Syrup
Courtesy of Café Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Yields 1 Cup 1 cup sugar 1 cup water Place sugar and water in a sauce pan and heat until sugar is dissolved. To infuse simple syrup with herbs or flavorings pour hot sugar water over herbs and let steep until cool. Strain and refrigerate un[...]
Ginger Lemon Thyme Collins
Courtesy of Café Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Yields 2 Drinks 1 Shot Ginger elixir 2 Shots Lemon juice 1 Shot Thyme simple syrup Soda water Lemon Slices Fresh Thyme sprigs In a shaker combine ginger elixir, lemon juice, thyme simple syrup. Shake well and poor over ice into a tall Collins Gl[...]