NEW YORK, April 26, 2008
"Top Chef" Does Brunch!
Harold Dieterle, First Winner of Bravo Reality Show, Does It "On A Shoestring"!
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Play CBS Video Video 'Top Chef' Prepares Brunch Harold Dieterlewas was the very first winner of the reality cooking show "Top Chef." He prepares a delicious New York brunch on a shoestring budget of just $40.
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(CBS/AP)
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In The Spotlight Chef on a Shoestring Check out recipes and tips from many chefs who accepted our "Chef on a Shoestring" challenge!
POACHED EGGS WITH SMOKED SALMON, RED ONION AND BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
INGREDIENTS: For Biscuits
1 Pound Flour
1 Tablespoon Salt
2 Teaspoons Ground White Pepper
3 Tablespoons Baking Powder
4 Tablespoons Butter
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Buttermilk
1 Cup Milk
METHOD: For Biscuits
Preheat oven to 350º
In a mixing bowl combine the flour, salt, white pepper and baking powder. Add the butter, 1 egg, buttermilk and milk. Mix briefly; the mixture should have a chunky consistency.
Using a rolling pin, roll out the batter until it is about 1/2 inch thick and let rest for one hour.
With a cookie cutter, punch out eight biscuits, each about 2 inches in diameter.
Crack 1 egg into a small bowl and beat it. With a brush, coat the top of each biscuit and bake on a rectangle backing sheet lined with parchment paper at 350º for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
INGREDIENTS: For Poached Eggs with Smoked Salmon
1 Red Onion, sliced thin
4 Slices Smoked Salmon (1/4 pound)
4 Large Eggs
1 Teaspoon White Vinegar
METHOD: For Poached Eggs with Smoked Salmon
In a shallow saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water and 1 teaspoon white vinegar to a simmer.
With a large spoon "swirl" the water around in the saucepan to form a gentle whirlpool.
One by one crack the eggs and drop in the middle of the whirlpool.
For over-easy eggs let poach for about 2 minutes, for over-medium about 3 minutes, and for over-hard let poach for 4-5 minutes.
After desired amount of poaching time remove from the water.
TO PLATE:
Slice the biscuit in half and lay both sides face up on a plate.
Place the poached egg on the biscuit and top with the sliced red onion and 1 slice of the smoked salmon.
Serve.
How did Dieterle do with our $40 budget?
FIRST COURSE
Organic Yogurt $2.29
Blackberries $5.97
Raspberries $5.98
Grapes $2.49
Pineapple $3.89
Apple .50
SECOND COURSE
Buckwheat Flour $1.99
Milk .95
Blueberries $3.49
Butter $2.19
Syrup $1.79
THIRD COURSE
Buttermilk $1.29
Flour .99
Red Onion .55
Smoked Salmon $3.99
Eggs .95
FINAL COST: $39.30!
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