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.
Velouté with peas (traditional method & Thermomix)
Description
Frozen peas, always available in the freezer, are transformed in no time at all into a refined, fragrant and brilliantly coloured soup. This creamy soup is quick to prepare and adds a touch of freshness thanks to the mint. Served with toasted bread, it's a simple, convivial treat!
Ingredients
Instructions
- TRADITIONAL METHOD
Traditional preparation
1. Peel and chop the onion and garlic. Brown them in a casserole dish with a little oil.
2. Add a pinch of sugar, then the peas, and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
3. Pour in the vegetable stock and cook for around 10 minutes.
4. Set aside a few peas to garnish.
5. Add the crème fraîche to the rest and blend finely.
6. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg (optional).
7. Garnish with the reserved peas, mint and a little chopped chilli. Serve immediately.
THERMOMIX® METHOD
Preparation with the Thermomix
1. Place the onion, garlic and a little oil in the bowl and chop for 3 seconds on speed 5.
2. Fry for 10 mins / 120°C / speed 1, without measuring cup.
3. Add the peas and a pinch of sugar and fry for a further 4 mins / 120°C / speed 1, without a measuring cup.
4. Add the water and stock and cook for 15 min / 100°C / speed 1, using the measuring cup.
5. Reserve some of the peas for decoration, then add the cream, nutmeg and pepper. Blend for 1 min on speed 6-10, gradually increasing the speed.
6. Decorate and serve immediately...
