Starchefs International Chefs' Congress

This past week I had the honor of attending the 4th Annual Starchefs International Chefs’ Congress, and what a great learning experience it was!  The event was held at the Park Avenue Armory in New York  City between September 20 and September 22.  In addition...

Gorgonzola Cocktail Tarts

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Jamie McFadden/Cuisiniers Catered Cuisine & Events (40 Tarts) Gorgonzola Cocktail Tarts: 3 Large Eggs 1.5 cups Cottage Cheese 1 cup Buttermilk Baking Mix 1/4 cup Butter, melted 3 tablespoons of Sour Cream 1 teaspoon chopped Rosemary Pinch...

Osso Buco of Veal

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Jamie McFadden/Cuisiniers Catered Cuisine & Events (4 Servings) Osso Buco of Veal: 1/4 cup Flour 1 teaspoon Sea Salt 1 tablespoon Black Pepper 4 Veal Shanks 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil 3 Garlic Cloves, minced 2 Carrots, diced 2 Celery...

Chianti Apple Sauce

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Jamie McFadden/Cuisiniers Catered Cuisine & Events (Yields 1 Quart) Chianti Apple Sauce: 10 Red Delicious Apples 1 cup Sugar 1 cup Chianti Wine 2 teaspoons Cinnamon 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Peel, core, and dice apples into medium size pieces.  In...

Autumn Risotto

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Jamie McFadden/Cuisiniers Catered Cuisine & Events (6 servings) Autumn Risotto: 3 tablespoons Olive Oil 1/2 Yellow Onion, finely diced 3 Garlic Cloves, minced 1 tablespoons Saffron Threads, bloomed in White Wine 1 cup Dry White Wine 2 cups...