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Showing posts with label Chef. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chef. Show all posts

Friday, May 31, 2013

Sysco Tour

Last Thursday, I had a tour of Sysco Raleigh with my boss.
We went up to meet with a chef consultant to finalize our menu,
so we could begin pricing and send it to the printers.

We were welcomed with this:


Before getting to work, we toured the facility.
They have such an innovative way of getting their products out &
keeping them as fresh as possible in the process. 

After we took a tour, we went to the test kitchen 
and the chef made some goodies to try that
 we will serve at The Red Sofa. 

Make sure you follow us on Facebook for updates on the opening!


It was such a neat experience and I can't wait until the doors open 
& we start serving up some amazing food!

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Cabbage & Red Pepper Gratin

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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut in small dice
6 to 7 cups shredded cabbage (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon sweet or smoky paprika
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 ounces Gruyère (I used Cheddar, it was all I had), grated (1/2 cup)
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 2-quart gratin dish. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy nonstick skillet. Add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about five minutes. Add the red pepper. Cook, stirring, until the pepper is tender and the onion is beginning to color, about five minutes. Stir in the cabbage and paprika. Add salt to taste, and cook, stirring, until the cabbage begins to wilt, about five minutes. Cover the pan, turn the heat to low and continue to cook for another five to 10 minutes until the cabbage is tender. Remove from the heat.
2. Beat the eggs in a large bowl, and whisk in about 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Whisk in the milk, and stir in the cabbage mixture and the cheese. Scrape into the baking dish.
3. Bake 35 to 40 minutes until the top is lightly browned. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool for 10 minutes or longer before serving.
Yield: Serves four to six.
Nutritional information per serving: 
Four Servings: 233 calories 
Six Servings: 155 calories
*****
I made this recipe a couple of days ago, and I am in love.
It is also great for those who are clean eating.
separated it into four servings and 
have been eating it every morning for breakfast.
Just nuke it in the microwave (since I make it ahead of time) 
& serve it with some cantaloupe. 
Seriously so good!
Hope y'all are having a good week & enjoy!

Published in New York Times by Martha Rose Shulman in 2011

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

The Red Sofa

Right before I broke my foot last October, 
(read about that here)
I starting looking for a job. 
To graduate I need to have internship experience.

I starting looking around our area for a job, 
a local boutique owner and dear friend, Dana, 
told me she would help me find a job.

After I broke my foot, getting a job was put on the back burner,
& I didn't think about it much.
A few weeks ago, Dana called me and told me about a job opportunity. 
She and her husband are opening a local restaurant 
& have hired me to be the Head Chef/Back of House Manager.

I am so happy that I finally have a job & that I'm working with such a great staff.
These past few weeks we have attended the US Foods Show,
finalized the menu, worked on restaurant renovations,
I have started pricing the menu, and ordering food last week.

I can't wait until we open &
I can't wait to share more about The Red Sofa with you!