Recipe by Careme

[BlackShanglan]

Might anyone chance to have one? Preferably something that can be served cold? I'm arranging a special dinner for a group, but will not have the facilities to serve soup or dishes that must be hot.

Shanglan

 

[Somme]

Why don't you do a 'picknick' - cold cuts, cheeses, olives 'n things with a range of breads?

 

[impressive]

http://www.cookingforkings.com/recipes.html

 

[dr_mabeuse]

Might anyone chance to have one? Preferably something that can be served cold? I'm arranging a special dinner for a group, but will not have the facilities to serve soup or dishes that must be hot.

Shanglan

What's "careme"?

If you're doing cold, I always think of gazpacho.

 

[impressive]

What's "careme"?

Not what, who.

 

[Samandiriel]

I'm lost with the good Dr.......explain please for those of us not in the know.

 

[BlackShanglan]

Careme was a famous chef of the 1800's and a major influence on other luminaries such as Soyer and Francatelli. Imp, thanks for the link - I did find that one, but was planning to use a creme noyeuse by Francatelli and thought that the pudding would be too heavy. I may be stuck on Careme, which is a pity - I've got dishes from Soyer and Francatelli and really wanted to round out the trifecta. Perhaps I will try strawberries Romanoff if I can find some good berries that day.

Shanglan

 

[Virtual_Burlesque]

What's "careme"?...

http://www.geocities.com/NapaValley/6454/jpgs/chefs.jpg

Anton Careme

 

[BlackShanglan]

Is it just me, or do those chefs look ... tasty?

 

[Virtual_Burlesque]

Is it just me, or do those chefs look ... tasty?

Do you mean succulent, as in "well marbled," or is "tasty a code word for gay.

 

[BlackShanglan]

Do you mean succulent, as in "well marbled," or is "tasty a code word for gay.

Yes. .

 

[Virtual_Burlesque]

Yes. .

Well, I'm glad you cleared that up!

 

[BlackShanglan]

I have great difficulty drawing a clear line between food and sex. It's all pleasure and mostly of the oral, tactile, sensual variety. Why discriminate?

Shanglan

 

[carsonshepherd]

I'm making roasted cauliflower.

 

[Virtual_Burlesque]

I have great difficulty drawing a clear line between food and sex . . . .

Your affliction must make public dining a most alarming activity for your companions.

 

[BlackShanglan]

I'm making roasted cauliflower.

Ooh! Recipe?

 

[Black Tulip]

I haven't a clue on recipe's by Careme but if you need cold foods ...

how about serving quiches? They are delicious when cold too.
Or you could make dishes with aspic. Don't know if that's a word in English too, but I trust you know what it is. Giving your interest in food an stuff.
Jellied fruit for dessert?

Damn, now I'm into food again. Will you stop it!!!

 

[BlackShanglan]

Damn, now I'm into food again. Will you stop it!!!

Heaven forbid

I'm actually arranging the event as a Vicotorian period meal, so I was scouting about for things that fit the period. I've got a cold meat dish, a vegetable pie that can go out cold, a lemon/almond cream by Francatelli, and some tartlettes from Soyer. I was just hoping to complete the triumverate of the great cooks of the era by getting something by Careme. I might be able to pull off strawberries Romanoff, which might be his. I'd really like another savory dish, but cold savory dishes were not a major focus of the "greats," so it's hard to find.

Shanglan

 

[Guest]

 

[Black Tulip]

I guessed something like that.

If you want something savoury, you could consider the aspic.
I had a look and I think you would call it glazed.
You can have vegetables, meats, salmon, or any combination you like and you glaze it.

All you need is a good stock and some gelatine.

I think it is even Victorian style to have dishes like that.

Chocolate mousse is a great French invention.

 

[The_Fool]

I suppose chocolate truffle pie is out of the question....What about pecan?

 

[BlackShanglan]

*pats the horsie chef*

Try here and here. It's not much, but it's what I could find.

Thanks very much, jammies. That cucumber salad looks interesting.

BT, you might be on to something there. You're right; I've seen quite a lot of foods in aspic from the time period. Perhaps that's the answer ...

Shanglan

 

[carsonshepherd]

Ooh! Recipe?

cut cauliflower off the head into wee florets. Mix with olive oil and spread on baking sheet. Salt and pepper liberally. Roast at 375-ish until brown and soft. Yummy. Also my favorite way to eat baby carrots.

 

[BlackShanglan]

I suppose chocolate truffle pie is out of the question....What about pecan?

I very nearly went with a chocolate mousse pie. Instead, I'm doing homemade chocolate truffles with cognac. They'll be arranged in the shape of a log and decorated with meringue "mushrooms" courtesy of M. Soyer.

Pecan pie, when done well, is a goodness unique and superb. Mmmm. I will definitely include that in my next "home-style" meal. For this one, I'm trying to go a bit more exotic.

Shanglan