Braised Bacon, Quail Egg, Red Pepper Grits, Toasted Cashew Powder

This is a dish that was served at a Chef’s Table last week and was very well received.  It is based on a dish that I enjoyed at 5&10 in Athens, Georgia a couple weeks ago. The bacon was prepared by braising a slab of apple wood smoked bacon in chicken stock for six hours at 250 degrees.  After the bacon chilled, it was portioned … Continue reading Braised Bacon, Quail Egg, Red Pepper Grits, Toasted Cashew Powder

Bacon and Foie Gras Soup Dumplings

This recipe was based on a popular dish from the restaurant Annisa in New York City by Chef Anito Lo.  It is based on the traditional soup dumplings that are featured prominently on Chinese menus as dim sum and has been slightly upgraded here with the addition of seared foie gras and Pacotized foie gras mousse. The Bacon Broth  and Pacotized Foie Gras Dumplings have … Continue reading Bacon and Foie Gras Soup Dumplings