Want to enjoy fresh truffles but don’t feel like putting in a lot of work?  This simple and light, yet luxurious lunch is the perfect way to make use of leftover cold chicken and fresh truffles.  If there’s such a thing as a laid-back dish involving fresh truffles…this is it. Drink Pairing: Poulsard from Jura …

Though they may look like clods of dirt, there’s little doubt that for those who enjoy fine cuisine one of the very best ingredients you can get your hands on, the peerless kings (or queens) of the kitchen, are fresh truffles. There’s no denying they’re pricy however, and there are so many truffle terms and …

As decadent as food gets, this risotto showcases the complex flavors of parmigiano reggiano cheese and incredible earthy white alba truffles (some of the finest truffles in the world). Whipped heavy cream adds richness while making the finished risotto luxuriously thick.  Let’s just say that when this came off the stove we took a break …

Fresh wild truffles are best enjoyed as soon as you get your hands on them, but they can be stored for later use.  Given how precious fresh truffles are (particularly Perigord truffles and Italian white Alba truffles), storing them correctly is worth the effort. There are several methods used by chefs, and some argument in the …

Smooth, rich, creamy milk-simmered polenta finished with plenty of intensely earthy fresh white truffles.  This recipe is simple, incredibly satisfying, and really brings home why fresh white truffles are such a prized ingredient. Serve it as a decadent side dish, top it with braised meats or stew, or just sit down with a bowl and …

Fresh truffles are one of the world’s finest gastronomic delights, but are rare enough that many people aren’t sure exactly how to prepare them. How to cook with fresh truffles: Fresh truffles are heat sensitive.  While warmth unlocks the truffle’s aroma and flavor, high heat can minimize it, so truffles should be used as a finishing …

Aioli is a flavored mayonnaise that traditionally includes garlic.  Here we’ve substituted chives for a softer, greener flavor that lets the lemon and truffle take center stage. If you don’t have fresh truffles handy, you can instead substitute white truffle oil for a small quantity of the olive oil called for this recipe. Ingredients: 2 …

Truffle Honey Glazed Poulet Rouge with Vanilla Celeriac Puree, Glazed Micro Veggies & Shaved White Truffles Poulet rouge is a great two-serving chicken breed that is tender with a more pronounced chicken flavor.  The truffle honey glaze gives it earthiness and sweetness. The vanilla celeriac puree is almost sweet, but doesn’t conflict with the savory elements on the …

Hollandaise is a rich hot emulsion sauce that’s delicious on eggs, lean fish, and steaks.  Adding the earthy, complex flavor and aroma of fresh white truffles takes it to the very height of culinary decadence, but you could substitute frozen white truffles or omit the truffles altogether. This emulsified butter sauce isn’t technically a true …

Gremolatas are blends of herbs (usually parsley), olive oil, and other flavorings (usually garlic & lemon zest) used as intensely flavorful finishing ingredients for cooked meats (traditionally osso bucco). Herby & herby with a bit of zing from the fresh horseradish, this gremolata is a luxurious addition to cooked meats, elevating them into the culinary …