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October 19, 2017 As we roll on into the heart of fall (here in LA the high temps will be hovering in the chilly mid 70's today and tomorrow! :) ), we get to switch gears and start cooking some new recipes. Yay!!!! How I have missed butternut squash and pumpkin and the big sweaters that will hide all my indulgences! I did have a great summer though. In August I was fortunate enough to do some traveling with my son Jake and daughter Sarah. They spent July studying in Paris, so I met up with them there and then we went to the South of France and Spain. It was a really beautiful trip, I was so inspired by the food, especially in Spain. Have a look below at our new Fall-Winter Menu or go to our website by clicking here to see how those influences played out in this season's menu. I can't wait to cook and share a little bit of my travels with you! And speaking of cooking, I've also included a recipe one of my favorite dishes from my summer adventures. Scroll down and create a little bit of Spain in your kitchen! Remember...as the holidays approach, keep us in mind for your entertaining needs. We can accommodate parties of 10 to 60 guests. An LAFW event is a fun way to bring people together and cooking is a great activity for all. It would be our pleasure to celebrate with you! Don't forget to keep in touch with all the happenings in the LAFW kitchen by clicking onto our Facebook page and becoming a fan or check out our instagram page! #lafoodworks!!!!!! Rose LA Food Works
Fall-Winter 2017 Menu LA Food Works is proud to present its new Fall-Winter 2017 Menu! Our signature interactive, hands-on cooking events are ideal for holiday parties, team building exercises, client entertaining and the celebration of any special occasion!
Entreé Course Selections Grilled Sherry and Herb Glazed Game Hens with Pomegranate Salsa Chicken with a Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Paprika Vinaigrette
Turmeric Roasted Snapper
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with a Syrah-Date Sauce Dessert Selections Panettone Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce Chocolate and Cognac Soufflé with a Coffee Cream Sauce Glazed Grapefruit Cake Cranberry and Hazelnut Tart with Frangelico Whipped Cream Deconstructed Croquembouche with Dulce de Leche Cream Patatas Bravas
As mentioned above, I had some AMAZING food this summer in France and Spain; bread and cheese every day in France, tapas and paella in Spain. If I was forced to pick a favorite dish from the trip, it would be Patatas Bravas. Seems we ate it with every meal in Spain and in so many different incarnations. Most of the times the potatoes were chopped up and deep fried, but sometimes they were mini potatoes left whole and baked. And like a red sauce in Italy, everyone seemed to have their unique way to make the Bravas Sauce. Some made it very tomatoey, and others made it more like an aioli. I did not meet a plate I didn't like, so of course I knew they had to be on our next menu. In fact, they are on both our Lunch-Dinner Menu as a side dish and on our Small Plates menu as a tapa. And being from LA, I had to make them on the light and healthy side. So... we are boiling the potatoes to partially cook them first, then they are tossed in a little olive oil and roasted, instead of frying, to cut down on the fat. Then they are sauced and given a generous squirt of mayo. They are super fantastic! Featured with some other Spanish dishes I enjoyed while traveling, you can find them on our new Fall-Winter Menu. Cook's tip...make extra Bravas Sauce. It's great on everything from eggs, rice, sandwiches or just plain old baguette!
For the Potatoes: Preheat oven to 450F. Cut potatoes into large bite-sized pieces. Place in a large pot and cover with cool water. Salt the water to taste and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are soft but not cooked all the way through, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain the potatoes. Return them back to the pot to cool and dry them out a bit.
In a small bowl, combine together kosher salt, pepper and hot paprika. Add the olive oil and spice mixture to pot of partially cooked potatoes. Place the lid on the pot and shake the potatoes to soften their edges and to mix the spices well. Arrange potatoes, cut sides down on a large baking tray. Cook until the outsides are crispy and golden brown, approximately 20 minutes, stirring the potatoes once or twice to promote even cooking. While potatoes are baking, make the bravas sauce. Add the canned tomatoes, onions, garlic cloves, hot paprika, and sugar in the bowl of a large food processor or blender. Pulse until pureed. In a large sauce pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Carefully transfer the mixture to the saucepan (oil may splatter a bit); cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce has darkened in color and has lost its raw onion taste, about 5 to 6 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired. Serve the roasted potatoes topped with generous drizzles of the tomato sauce and mayonnaise. Garnish with chopped chives, passing any extra sauce and mayo table-side. Serve hot. Makes 8 servings. Per Serving: 246 Calories; 6g Fat (31.4% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 347mg Sodium. WANT TO USE THESE TIPS AND RECIPES IN YOUR E-ZINE, BLOG OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you do not alter the information in any way and include a credit that reads "by Rose LeBoeuf, www.lafoodworks.com, Interactive Cooking Classes, Parties, and Corporate Team Building Events for Groups Looking for a Fun and Unique Dinning Experience." LA Food Works Events Ideal for Team Building, Holiday Parties, Client Entertaining, Birthday Parties, Showers and Private Gatherings.Let LA Food Works make your party one which your guests will not soon forget! No previous cooking experience required! Just willingness to put on an apron, get your hands a little messy, indulge in some great food and have lots of fun playing in the kitchen! We also happily design Custom Cooking Parties. If you have a group of 10 or more foodies who love great food and playing together in the kitchen, contact us and we will design a custom menu or theme class for you and your group. Our interactive cooking parties both unify and entertain...perfect for any occasion that requires great food, interesting activities and lots of fun! 310-288-0100
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