Mango and Thyme Tarte Tatin

Mangotatin3_lefermier110216Today I decided to share with you a different version of a very traditional French dessert called the Tarte Tatin. Traditionally it is done with apples but today I’ve put a modern twist on it or you can say an “Australian twist” by using mangoes instead. Now is the perfect time to use mangoes, they are in full season, ripe and full of flavour. I thought I’d pair the mangoes with thyme, it might sound weird at first, but once you’ve tried this delicious recipe, you’ll understand. I think the thyme balances the sweetness of the mango and the caramel, it adds freshness to this wonderful dessert.

Mango and Thyme Tarte Tatin

Ingredients:

  • 3 mangoes
  • 150g caster sugar
  • 2 sheets puff pastry
  • ½ bunch thyme

Method:

  1. Preheat your oven at 180 °C .
  2. Put the sugar in saucepan and add just enough water to dissolve it. Cook the sugar until you have a golden brown caramel, then pour it into a round tart dish and leave it cool down.
  3. In the meantime peel the mangoes, slice the cheeks off and cut them into wedges. Place the mango wedges on top of the caramel in a circular pattern, creating 2 layers.
  4. Sprinkle the roughly chopped thyme on top of the mango and cover the dish with the puff pastry.
  5. Bake in the hot oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
  6. Leave the Tarte Tatin cool down a little bit, then carefully place a round serving tray upside down on top of the tart, place one hand on top and one at the bottom and quickly flip it around.

 

 

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Yellow Peach and Rosemary Crumble

crumble2_lefermier_040216One of the reasons why I love summer is because of all the fruits that are available to us, like peaches, nectarines, mangoes, apricots and lychees for example.

There are so many different recipes you can create with them, like a delicious fruit salad, a sorbet, tarts, crumbles or ice creams. Stone fruit are packed with flavour and have a very fragrant smell that represents summer to me!

Today I’ve decided to share this delicious yellow peaches and rosemary crumble recipe. I think the rosemary enhance the flavour of the peaches and add that extra freshness to the crumble, especially when I picked it from my garden 2 minutes before!

Yellow peaches and rosemary crumble:


Ingredients:

  • 140g rolled oats
  • 140g plain flour
  • 140g butter
  • 80g caster sugar
  • 8 yellow peaches


Method:

  1. Preheat oven at 190 °C (375°F).
  2. Cut each peaches into 6-8 wedges and place them in a baking dish.
  3. Place the oats and flour in a food processor and mix well, then add the butter and mix until it resemble an even crumb mixture.
  4. Add the sugar and mix through.
  5. Cover the fruit with the crumb mixture and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the crumble is golden.

 

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Pavlova with Coconut Yoghurt, Chia Seeds and Fresh Summer Fruits

Pavlova with Coconut Yoghurt, Chia Seeds and Fresh Summer Fruits

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Ingredients:

  • 4 egg whites (approx. 60 eggs)
  • 220g caster sugar
  • 3 teaspoon cornflour
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 5 fresh lychees
  • 1 ripe mango
  • ½ punnet raspberries
  • ½ punnet blackberries
  • 1 pomegranate
  • 4 figs
  • 1 container coconut yoghurt
  • 2 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon lavender flowers (optional)

Method:

  1. Preheat your oven at 150°C (300°F)
  2. Place your egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer and whisk until soft peak.
  3. Slowly add the sugar and beat until the mixture is glossy and all the sugar is dissolved.
  4. Sift the cornflour over the meringue, add the vinegar and fold through.
  5. Tranfer the meringue into a 18cm round baking dish lined with non stick baking paper.
  6. Place in the oven, reduce the heat to 120°C (250°F), and bake for 1 hour. Then turn the oven off but leave the meringue in until it has cooled down.
  7. Place the meringue on a serving tray and top with the coconut yoghurt, chia seeds and fresh fruit!

Bon Appétit

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Raclette

raclette1_lefermier_140116“Raclette” is a type of cheese, it is a semi soft cow milk cheese shaped in a 6kg wheel. Raclette cheese originated in the French speaking part of the Alpine area in the Valais Canton. If you believe the legend, it was discovered by local farmers who had set camp in the valley for the night and left some of the cheeses on stones near the fire. The cheese of course melted and some farmer scraped it of the rock to not waste any and he thought it was delicious. It quickly became a tradition amongst farmers in the region and the cheese became known for its melting abilities. It is a simple concept and the heartiness of the melted cheese on the potatoes makes it the ideal comfort.

raclette2_lefermier_140116It is loved by many in France, Switzerland and Germany. Traditionally it is a dish that includes melted cheese, boiled potatoes, cornichons, mustards, pickles and a plater of charcuterie such as prosciutto, ham of the bone and salami. If you want to find the perfect wine to match  your raclette i suggest you visit  www.airoldifinewines.com.au   .

raclette3_lefermier_140116For my Raclette i use a “Tefal” raclette grill that you can find on amazon, or you can also melt the cheese over the potatoes in a hot oven. To give you an idea of how much you need to prepare, for 6 people i cooked 12 medium size potatoes and bought 3 slices of each meat ( hot salami, mild salami, ham of the bone and Australian prosciutto). I also put together a platter with Dijon mustard, Grain mustard and Cornichons and served a green salad from my garden!raclette4_lefermier_140116

 

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Salmon Terrine with a beetroot and mustard seeds relish

salmonterrine_lefermier_101215Terrines are always a great addition to the table, because there are so many different type and flavours. You can do one with vegetables, meat, fish, cheese or even ice cream! Terrines have been around for a long time but I think they are still popular with the foodies.

Today I’ve decided to show how to do a delicious salmon terrine with a beetroot and mustard seeds relish. It’s an easy recipe that can be done the day before and save you a little bit of time on Christmas day!

You can watch the how to video below or visit my YouTube channel here

I’ve matched this delicious terrine with a Domaine Bertrand-Bergé “ Le Méconnu” 2013 from www.airoldifinewines.com.au

Ingredients for the terrine:

  • 1 brown onion
  • 1 carrot
  • ½ bunch parsley
  • ½ bunch dill
  • 500g white fish
  • 300g salmon
  • 175ml water
  • 2 free range eggs
  • salt and pepper
  • Piment d’espelette (espelette chili), optional

salmonterrine1_lefermier_Method:

  1. Preheat the oven at 180 degrees Celsius and boil the kettle.
  2. Blitz the carrot and onion in a food processor until it is quiet fine. Then heat up frying pan with a little bit of oil and cook the carrot and onion on medium heat until it soften a little bit, keep aside.
  3. Blitz the parsley and dill until finely chopped, then add both the white fish and salmon and mix until smooth.
  4. Add the eggs, the onion and carrot and slowly add the water until you have a smooth consistency. Season with salt, pepper and the chili.
  5. Transfer the mix into a terrine, put the lid on or cover with foil and cook in the bain-marie in the oven for 50-60 minutes.
  6. Once the terrine is cooked, place it in the fridge to cool down completely.

salmonterrine2_lefermier_Ingredients for the relish

  • 3-4 beetroots
  • 200g brown sugar
  • 80g yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 onion, finely diced

Method:

  1. Heat up a sauce pan with a little olive oil, add the onion and mustard seeds, and cook until the onion soften.
  2. Peel and grate the beetroot in the food processor, add it to the onion.
  3. Add the sugar, vinegar and a little bit of water, then cook on medium heat for about 1 hour, stirring from time to time.

 

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Rosewater Honeycomb with dark chocolate and lavender flower

Honeycomb1_lefermier_221115Honeycomb is a fun and simple Amuse-Bouche that is full of flavour, light and delicious . It is also a great addition to many dessert recipes like waffles, ice cream or sprinkled on top of a berry crumble. Perfect little treat to go with your coffee and tea at the end of you meal or you can also package them to give them as presents to your friend or family!!!

Ingredients:

  • 300g caster sugar
  • 1 cup water, about 250ml
  • 3 tablespoon baking soda
  • 200g dark chocolate
  • Dried lavender flower, or dried edible flowers
  • 20ml rosewater

Honeycomb3_lefermier_221115Method:

  1. Line a deep stainless steel bowl with baking paper.
  2. Place the sugar and water into a saucepan and stir to dissolve the sugar. Clean the side of the saucepan with a pastry brush and a little bit of water, to prevent the sugar from crystallising.
  3. Bring the sugar to the boil and cook it until it become slightly brown, you only want a pale caramel.
  4. Take it of the heat, put the saucepan next to the stainless steel bowl, and pour the baking soda in the caramel while whisking very quickly , Do not whisk for too long, only a few seconds. Once you add the baking soda it will rise very quickly a little like a volcano!
  5. Pour the honeycomb in the bowl as soon as you stop whisking and leave to cool down completely. It should  become hard pretty quickly.
  6. In the meantime, break down the chocolate in a stainless steel bowl and melt it over a bain-marie.
  7. Break the honeycomb into big chunks, dip half of them into the chocolate and the flowers. Leave the chocolate cool down so it hardens and they are ready to be served!

 

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