Saturday, January 29, 2011

Top Chef VI

Top Chef VI was a great success!  Team Chris (Jared, Cynthia, Rebecca) battled Team Gabi & Bill (Carissa, Dominic) with chocolate-themed dishes.  See the action here!




Or go to the direct youtube link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mfgyBBsFkQ

Rebecca cooks!

Yes, it's true.
Squash soup
1 large banana squash or butternut
4 Yukon gold potatoes
2 carrots
1 granny smith apple
1 onion
1 clove garlic
4 cups chicken broth
(optional as garnish: creme fraiche, chives)
Chop onions/garlic, cube everything else, sautee onion/garlic then add everything else, bring to boil, reduce to simmer til soft. Puree. Add dash of salt, pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cream.
Fish Tacos
Mahi mahi filets
Breadcrumbs, egg
Tortillas
Shredded cabbage
Avocado
2 limes
Cilantro
Cilantro aioli (2 bunches cilantro, 2 tbsp onion, 1/4 cup mayo, 1-2 limes' juice all blended together).