In this episode of Chefs vs. City, Chris Cosentino and Aaron Sanchez test their mettle in Seattle against two of the city's most talented rising stars: Jason Stratton and Carrie Mashaney. From boisterous bar food in Tacoma to sugar-coated sweetness downtown, it's a battle in Seattle as our teams throw down in a race of gastronomical proportions. The pride of Seattle is on the line in one of the closest races ever.
With only two weeks until their wedding, Pat and Alli are looking for the perfect cake that pays tribute to his time in the armed services and plays to her love of classic, rustic elegance. Pat wants confetti inside the cake, which Alli dislikes and Alli wants mint green on the cake, a color Patrick can't stand. It's stars and stripes versus lace and mint in the run up to the vows!
With only two weeks until their wedding, Pat and Alli are looking for the perfect cake that pays tribute to his time in the armed services and plays to her love of classic, rustic elegance. Pat wants confetti inside the cake, which Alli dislikes and Alli wants mint green on the cake, a color Patrick can't stand. It's stars and stripes versus lace and mint in the run up to the vows!
Surprise Mom, Dad or anyone you love with a sumptuous breakfast in bed, dressed up with Michael’s take on a silky Eggs Benedict, a savory potato tart and brioche with preserves made right on the spot!.
Gameplan
Day of Breakfast – 1 Hour Before:
Slice potatoes, mix olive oil coating and assemble Potato Torta with Olives.
Bake Potato Torta on stovetop then in oven until brown.
Melt butter and olive oil for Blender Hollandaise. Blend eggs, lemon juice and cream with warm butter and olive oil to emulsify sauce. Season and keep warm until service.
Remove Potato Torta from the oven and un-mold onto a plate. Slice into quarters and set aside.
Slice and grill brioche toast. Spread toast with butter. Wash and dry berries. Mashed Berries with Honey. Blend berries with honey. Roast berries and mash with a fork.
For Eggs Benedict: Butter ramekins and poach eggs in water bath. While eggs poach, grill prosciutto until crispy.
Oil and grill pita rounds. Assemble Eggs Benedict: Place one pita on plate, top with prosciutto and un-molded eggs. Top all with Hollandaise sauce and rosemary.
Plate brioche toast and mashed berries. Plate Potato Torta.
Mix Bellini.
Set up breakfast tray.
Eat and Enjoy!
Celebrate all the flavors of spring with a meal set right in the garden! It's too easy with luscious spring pea soup, spiced honey ham, asparagus bundles wrapped in salty prosciutto and a creamy lemon curd with berries to finish. Bella primavera!
Gameplan
Day Before Brunch:
Prepare Spring Pea Soup
Prepare Toasted Spice Rub mixture for Ham
Prepare Lemon curd for dessert
Prepare seasoned bread crumbs for asparagus bundles
Morning of Brunch:
Poach asparagus
Wrap asparagus with prosciutto and season with bread crumbs
Hour Before Dinner:
Speed Scratch Ham with Toasted Spice Rub and cook
Finish Lemon Curd desserts: put biscotti, lemon curd & berries in bowls on a tray in the fridge ready for dessert
baste ham after 30 minutes with honey
Brunch Party:
Warm soup bowls in oven for a few seconds
Reheat spring pea soup slowly – do not boil – and garnish
Asparagus in the oven with ham while soup is being served
Serve ham and asparagus on platter after spring pea soup
Grab dessert tray from refrigerator when its time for dessert
Wine Recommendation
Garguilo Vineyard Pinot Grigio
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