Thomas Keller’s Butter Poached Lobster with Leeks, Pommes Maxim and Red Beet Essence

Adapted from The French Laundry Cookbook by Thomas Keller (Artisan, 1999) 1 pound unsalted butter at room temperature, in pieces Salt and pepper 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced leek rounds 1/4 medium-size ripe tomato, peeled, flesh cut in small diamond shapes Read More …

Fried Quail With Stolichny Salad

Yar’s head chef, Maxim Tarusin, shares a recipe for quail, which he says can be found at gourmet grocery stores around Moscow or via the Internet shop Russky Dvor. Per serving: 1/2 quail torso 3g soy sauce 3g chile sauce Read More …