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Truffled Mushroom Risotto

by Rudi Stroebel Picard

truffled-mushroom-risotto

People are always asking what the secret is to the perfect risotto, and the answers vary significantly. Some say it’s the variety of mushrooms you use. Other swear by butter, cream and parmesan cheese.
For me it’s patience.

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Recipe Categories: BLOG • @FoodandLovebyRudi, #foodandlove, arborio rice, button mushroom, chef rudi, chestnut mushroom, food & love, Genesis Kitchen Truffle Oil, Los Angeles cooking, mushroom risotto, portobello mushroom, risotto, rudi stroebel, shiitake mushroom, truffle mushroom risotto, truffle oil, www.foodandlove.biz

Homemade Plum Jam

by Rudi Stroebel Picard

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I’ve always wanted to make my own jam and this autumn I decided to just jump in and do it. The markets are packed with plums of all varietals, but I chose the Blackamber. Not too sweet, with a deep burgundy skin and light-yellow flesh.

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Recipe Categories: BLOG • @FoodandLovebyRudi, Blackamber plums, chef rudi stroebel picard, Earth Balance Vegan Butter, home cooking, homemade jam, jam, mason jars, plum jam, rudi stroebel picard, www.foodandlove.biz

Pear Pastry Roses

by Rudi Stroebel Picard

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The joy of pastry is something to be cherished; in all it’s forms. From my savory, signature Tomato Tartlet to these super easy Pear Pastry Roses, pastry is one of the most versatile things you can use. Cheryl Love wrote: ‘Bakers bake this dish from the heart; Adding pastry bits on top for art…’, and […]

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Recipe Categories: BLOG, Food Love • @FoodandLovebyRudi, Aussie Baker Puff Pastry, baking, dessert, Earth Balance Vegan Butter, food photography, food styling, foodie, fresh ginger, home cooking, pastry roses, pear, pear pastry roses, rudi stroebel, rudi stroebel picard, saffron flowers, vanilla bean, vanilla pod, white balsamic ginger reduction

Butternut Soup

by Rudi Stroebel Picard

butternut-soup

“Autumn is the hardest season. The leaves are all falling, and they’re falling like
they’re falling in love with the ground.”
― Andrea Gibson
A smell can transport me to a time spent with friends on holiday, or sitting at my grandma’s kitchen table. It really is the most incredible sensation.

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Charred, Chestnut Mushroom Gnocchi in Herbs & Balsamic

by Rudi Stroebel Picard

charred chestnut mushroom gnocchi in herbs, balsamic reduction and arugula salad

Gnocchi is centuries old and made it’s first appearance in Italy after potatoes from South America were introduced to Italian kitchens by Spanish explorers as far back as the 1500s.

This simple potato dumpling is a staple in our home and I make it with a variety of toppings and sauces. Since it’s a little on the heavy side I keep the portions smaller than with pasta, or serve it as a starter. I most often choose vegetarian ingredients when cooking a gnocchi dish and I pack it with flavor.

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Ginger, Orange & Cinnamon Poached Pears with Chocolate Sauce

by Rudi Stroebel Picard

ginger, orange and cinnamon poached pears with chocolate sauce

The original poached pear was created in 1864 by French chef and restaurateur, Auguste Escoffier. He named the dessert Poire belle Hélène after the operette La belle Hélène by Jacques Offenbach, and there has been hundreds of variations of this classic dessert since.

I’ve always used red wine as a poaching liquid and served it with vanilla cream, but it had never occurred to me to pair the pear with ginger until I stumbled upon a post from Instagram sensation @truchocolatesnacks the other day.

The very same day (as if by grand design) my mother-in-law sent us a case of pears from Hale Groves in Florida for Christmas and with much excitement I took to our kitchen to create this interesting new twist on a classic dessert.

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Spinach and Basil Frittata

by Rudi Stroebel Picard

spinach and basil frittata

It’s weekend and you have friends coming over for brunch. It’s been a crazy week and you think: Why can we not just go out for something to eat?!
Here is a recipe that takes minutes, is very delicious and can be customized to whatever you have in the fridge. It works beautifully with left-overs too and you can easily make it kiddie friendly.

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