This past Monday my lifelong dreams became a reality when I graduated culinary school and became a professional chef!
Our final project was to create a banquet, or as Orthodox Jews may call it, a
shmorg. My class and I made an abundance of delicious freshly made foods. We
were each assigned to make two or three original recipes and had the entire day to
complete the mission. I made Jamaican spring rolls with spicy mango
dipping sauce and my infamous
mojito hamantashen, all of which were not
kosher. My parents flew in all the way from Columbus, Ohio to
partake in my graduation celebrations. Since my parents, two sisters,
and a bunch of my friends were coming, I brought along kosher pots
and pans so I was able to make them some Kosher treats. I seared
up
pomegranate-citrus glazed salmon and lemon-curry mashed potatoes (I snuck in
some
frozen lemon meringue bars too).
The day was
hectic and such an adrenaline rush. We were each called up individually and were given a book
and a
toque. I think I donned my toque
quite well if i do say so myself!
Here I go,
out into the culinary world, armed with knives and a uniform. Some would describe that as going out
to war, but I would call it living my dream!
Lemon-Curry
Mashed Potatoes
Serves 8-10
people
8 Potatoes,
peeled and cut into chunks
½ Cup Butter
¾ C. Milk
1/2 tsp.
Cayenne Pepper (adjust to your desired spiciness)
1 TBS. Curry
1 Lemon,
juiced
Salt and
Pepper
Walnuts,
crushed (Optional)
Boil
potatoes in water till soft. Drain. While hot, mash in the butter, milk and
spices. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
B’tayavon,
Chef Alison
Starting Monday I will be interning at
Solo :)
