THE MENUS IN MY PREMIUM AREA
If I were to host three dinner parties this autumn, these are the menus I’d choose…
Three opportunities to get together around a lovely table.
MENU No. 2 — A Thursday evening
What an idea! I’ve invited some friends round on Thursday evening for a proper dinner.
Crispy savoury puff pastry · Poultry with tarragon · Chocolate & orange
How about we finally took the time to entertain guests?
Pears, chanterelles & hazelnuts · Roast lamb · Autumn pavlova
MENU No. 15 — An evening with a difference
How about we do something a bit out of the ordinary tonight?
Autumn Cappuccino · Salmon in a golden coating · Chocolate & pear
For each menu: the recipes, the shopping list and my plan of action to organise everything in advance.
Your guests are seated.
You too.
Golden, crispy semolina squares (traditional method and Thermomix)
Description
One of my fondest childhood memories is of my father preparing slices of golden semolina for us in a frying pan. This simple dish, served warm with a little compote, is a real delight. In Austria, it is sometimes served as a main course, especially if soup precedes it. Its quick preparation and readily available ingredients have long made it a classic dessert in Austrian middle-class families.
Ingredients
Instructions
- TRADITIONAL METHOD
Traditional preparation
1. Bring the milk, butter, sugar, lemon zest and salt to the boil.
2. Pour in the semolina while whisking, then continue cooking over a medium heat until you obtain a thick paste.
3. Remove from the heat and leave to cool for 5 minutes.
4. Whisk 2 eggs into the mixture.
5. Pour the mixture into a cake tin lined with cling film. Leave to cool for 2-3 hours in the fridge.
6. Unmould and cut into slices that are not too thin.
7. Beat the remaining 2 eggs. Mix the breadcrumbs with the cinnamon. Dip the semolina slices in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs.
8. Brown the slices in butter in a frying pan for 2 minutes on each side.
9. Sprinkle with icing sugar if desired and serve warm with compote.
THERMOMIX® METHOD
Thermomix preparation
1. Place the milk, butter, sugar, lemon zest and salt in the bowl.
6 min / 90°C / speed 2
2. Sprinkle in the semolina through the opening in the lid.
3 min / 90°C / speed 3
3. Program speed 4, add 2 eggs through the opening in the lid, then mix.
30 sec / speed 4
4. Pour into a mould, smooth and leave to cool for 2-3 hours.
5. Unmould, cut into squares, bread as described above and brown in a frying pan...
