a chip, a root and a little bacon … Happy New Year from Paris

December 29th, 2012

celeriac purée with crumbled bacon and potato chips

a chip, a root and a little bacon … Happy New Year from Paris

France often utilizes western ideas with French sensibilities of moderation. Take potato chips for example. For the last few months in France, la tendence (the “in” thing) is the use potato chips as a garnish or minor embellishment rather than a snack food (or meal, as the case may be). This idea of embracing a favorite American snack food with moderation inspired this week’s simple pleasure: celery root purée with crumbled bacon and potato chips. Read the rest of this entry »

celeriac purée with crumbled bacon and potato chips

December 29th, 2012

 chef morgan leriac purée with crumbled bacon and potato chips

celeriac purée with crumbled bacon and potato chips

 

serves 6-8

what you need:

1 large celeriac (celery root), peeled and trimmed (about 14 ounces)
bottled water (as needed)
2 tablespoons quality olive oil
¼ teaspoon ground cardamon
5 tablespoons cooking liquid
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
kosher salt (to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
lemon juice (as needed) Read the rest of this entry »