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I am lucky to spend my days creating in the kitchen and then sharing my fascinating food-filled life with you! I truly believe that every meal is a celebration and hope the delight of creating spectacular offerings for family and friends is contagious. I love all things food and wine and am excited to share experiences with you. I hope this site offers information and a venue so we might learn together: from classic style to fun trends. I invite you to visit me at the restaurant, book a special event, or look to this site as a place to see some of my favorite products and recipes which you might like.

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Frederic Pierrel

Featured Recipe

(see our Past Recipes, too)

Râpé de Pommes de Terre

Brie
This is a wonderful French
comfort food which can be
served dressed up to the
nines and accompanied by
Brie or simply served as
a hearty main course.

Ingredients to Serve 8

  • 2 lb. Russet Potatoes
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Tbs. Flour
  • 1 Lg. Onion; chopped
  • 2 Tbs. chopped fresh Parsley
  • 3-4 strokes of grated fresh Nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper – a pinch to taste
  • ½ C. Peanut oil

Directions:

In a bowl, grate the potatoes coarsely – removing water by pressing into an absorbent towel.  Add eggs, onion, flour and herbs and spices. Mix well.

Oil a non-stick pan and heat to medium.  Create patties from the mixture – thin for more crispy; thicker for softer.  Set patties in oil to cook.  Turn over halfway through cooking to cook both sides, when golden brown.

Enjoy as is with a green salad.

Accompaniment Suggestions:

Brie goes wonderfully with the familiarly warm flavor – and a chutney can be a topper if you desire!


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