Splurge
A puff pastry dome and chilled corn soup with king crab represent the Splurge end of the ingredient-cost scale. These recipes offer a more expensive preparation when the occasion calls for it.
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Pithivier-Style Puff Pastry Dome
A Master Technique for Savory or Sweet Filled Pastries This is written as a technique recipe, so you can use it for pigeon, beef, chicken, pork, mushrooms, seafood,…

Beef Tournedos with Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom Duxelles, and Red Wine Reduction
Ingredients For the Beef Tournedos: 4 high-quality beef tenderloin steaks, about 6–8 ounces each Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons high smoke point oil (such as…

Chilled Fresh Corn Soup with King Crab
This chilled soup is full of delectably sweet fresh corn and gorgeous pieces of king crab legs. Ingredients 1 pound frozen cooked king crab legs, thawed 6 cups…
