Truffle Risotto with Parmesan Croutons

Ingredients:
Basic Ingredients:
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 pound i.e. about 2 cups Arborio rice
• 1/3 pound assorted exotic mushrooms like shiitakes, chanterelles, etc
[or about 2 cups of oysters properly cleaned and chopped]
• 3 tablespoons chopped green onions [green part only]
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano [...]

Warm Asparagus with Crispy Bacon, Arugula with White Truffle, Lemon and Parmigiano-Reggiano

Ingredients:
Basic Ingredients:
• 1 and 1/4 pounds [about 20 pen sized spears] asparagus spears having their woody ends trimmed
• 12 ounces thick-cut bacon chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons minced shallots
• 10 ounces arugula
• 3/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese shavings
• 6 eggs
For seasoning:
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 [...]

The Ultimate Pizza

Ingredients:

Basic Ingredients for the base:
• 1 ounce fresh baker’s yeast
• 1 cup warm water [110 to 115 degrees F]
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 3 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
Oils for cooking:
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Ingredients for topping:
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 white onion, [...]

Potato Truffle Charlotte

Ingredients:

Basic Ingredients:
• 2 pounds peeled and quartered Yukon Gold potatoes,
• 1 pound peeled long white potatoes
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus 1/4 cup for garnish
• 2 black truffles
• Chopped chives

For seasoning:
• Salt and pepper

Oils for cooking:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Truffle [...]

Truffled Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:

Basic Ingredients:
• 6 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped black truffle peelings

For seasoning:
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• Chopped chives, for garnish

Oils for cooking:
• 1 tablespoon truffle oil
Special equipment:
• Disposable pastry bag
Directions for cooking:
1. Boil the eggs in a covered pot with the water level [...]

Roasted Chicken with Truffle Sauce

Ingredients:

Basic Ingredients:
• 3 cremini mushrooms, stems removed and diced
• 1 free range chicken, halved, wing tips removed, breasts and legs boned, skin intact
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
For seasoning:
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 2 slices foie gras [...]

Truffle Sauce

Ingredients:
Basic Ingredients:
• 1/2 pound butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 small black truffle
• Chives, for garnish
For seasoning:
• 1 tablespoon minced shallots
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• Salt
• Freshly ground white pepper
Oils for cooking:
• 1/4 cup white truffle oil
Directions for [...]

Truffle Risotto

Ingredients:
Basic Ingredients:
• 2 cups Arborio rice
• 1 cup white wine
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 cup minced onion
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 ounces black truffles
For seasoning:
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves
Oils for cooking:
• 2 ounces olive oil

Directions [...]

Finding Truffles

Truffles are anything but easy to find. They are pretty difficult to find and as a result are very expensive. In the year 1994, the black truffles sold reportedly for $350 to $500 per pound. Truffles are anything but easy to find. They are pretty difficult to find and as a result are [...]