For his birthday celebrations, E cooked the most epic meal that had him slaving away in the kitchen, on and off for days.
He really wanted to cook something elaborate that he doesn't often have time for, and to treat our friends to something special.
Drumroll, please...
Ravioli of lobster, langoustine and salmon with a lemongrass and chervil velouté
Gratin Dauphinois
Beef Wellington with parma ham, foie gras and mushroom paste
Let's just say that the meal had a wow factor. I didn't help with the cooking at all, just the odd bit of washing up and a bit of potato slicing with the mandolin - he also did a side of caramelised carrots with garlic and tarragon which were delicious. We were all thoroughly impressed, and thoroughly stuffed!
He did let us take over for dessert, requesting his two favourite - the best tiramisu ever made by C, and the secret recipe brownies that I was given from his childhood friend's family.
We had a wonderful evening - hilarious conversations, Telestrations fun and lots and lots of laughter.
When are u gonna host E to share the recipes?:) I'm interested in everything, but in Beef Wellington particularly and u didn't exaggerate with the title, on the contrary. In my country the old ladies say for the young unmarried girls that they can get married when they master some special cooking skills (making some particular food). So if E is a girl and not married in my opinion he would go directly to the wedding altar. Like this, I can only say u are very lucky woman. Looks great! xx
ReplyDeletei have asked him if he wants to write about his own cooking on here - but for now, he prefers to stay in the kitchen ;) that is such a funny tradition, and i'm sure has applied in different countries in the past - i laughed reading your comment about E being good wife material!! xx
DeleteWow! He is super super talented!
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it's not a bad hobby to have, is it? for the people who get to eat his food! x
Deletewow. amazing! the title fits!
ReplyDeletehaha he says thank you! x
DeleteThis looks delicious! He is obviously very talented. The puddings look pretty good too though :)
ReplyDeleteB xx
i have to say, the tiramisu especially was phenomenal - we polished off the leftovers easily just the two of us! x
DeleteMy my what a chef cook he is! Lucky you :P
ReplyDeleteThe food lucks great, especially the first course
and the tiramisu! Xx
i think the ravioli was my favourite as well! x
DeleteUmmmm is he a real person I don't understand how this can be possible. It looks sooooo amazinggggg like a professional restaurant in your house!! I agree with To The River, he should share his recipes (or you can share them for him haha). The crust on that Beef Wellington OMGGG. I'm going to send Ilhan over there so he can learn a thing or two haha.
ReplyDeletehaha he generally uses proper recipes (these were mainly from gordon ramsay) with his own tweaks and additions. it's his second passion in life i think (first being me… no i'm kidding, i mean his career) which is lucky for me! x
Deleteamazing! well done E! the beef wellington looks perfect!
ReplyDeletehe swears by using a meat thermometer - perfectly cooked medium rare! x
DeleteOh my god, this looks amazing! I adore beef wellington. Yummy! xx
ReplyDeleteQuite Frankly She Said - UK Lifestyle Blog
Oh my, this just looks heavenly!!!
ReplyDeletexo TJ
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looks yummy :) great pics ! xx
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Wow, this just looks incredible!
ReplyDeleteYou are one lucky lady :)
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