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In this special weekly feature, TODAY Food editor Phil Lempert brings you recipes “stolen” (with permission) from notable restaurants across America. See how much fun you can have (and money you can save) by cooking these dishes at home.
THIS WEEK: Golden Bee Cornish Pasty from the Golden Bee at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
As the weather cools and fall begins to settle in, comfort food appeals to the senses. What could be more comforting than a warm Cornish Pasty? This week’s recipe is “stolen” from Siegfried Werner Eisenberger, Executive Chef of The Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs, known affectionately as Chef Sigi.
It is thought that the Pasty originated in Cornwall in Britain, as a way for miners to take their lunch with them as they set off for the day’s work in the mine shafts, being unable to return to the surface to eat. The pasty could stay warm in their pockets for hours, giving them a much needed source of heat during the day. Covered from head to foot in coal dust, they were able to hold the pasty by the folded crust and discard the dirty edge, which once thrown away was supposed to appease the capricious spirits in the mines and protect them from danger.
Chef Sigi’s Cornish Pasty is served with a creamy garlic aioli — giving this classic English fare a modern twist.
About the chef: Siegfried Werner Eisenberger, Executive Chef at The Broadmoor resort, has worked as a chef for over 45 years in prestigious restaurants all over the world. He has received honors, including the Elite Gold Platter Award for Banquet Food Services and the Western Regional and National Chef Professionalism Award given by the American Culinary Federation.
Chef Sigi was a member of the 1984 and 1988 U.S. Culinary Teams and coached the 2000 U.S. Apprentice Culinary Team, which had the best performance of any of the U.S. teams, winning gold medals plus second overall in the world. He was invited to the jury panel for the Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany.
As a mentor, Chef Sigi has spent a great deal of time teaching young apprentice chefs and was the founder of the Pikes Peak Chapter of Apprenticeship in 1995. He is a member of the American Culinary Federation and other well-known associations and participates in several local charity events. The Broadmoor itself is the longest-running consecutive winner of both the AAA Five-Diamond and the Mobil Travel Guide Five-Star awards.
Golden Bee Cornish Pasty is served at The Golden Bee for $8.75.
Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
Golden Bee Cornish Pasty
Garlic Aioli
Golden Bee Cornish Pasty:
1. To make the shortbread crust, cream together sugar and butter
2. Add the flour, salt, and 2 eggs. Mix well until well incorporated, but do not over mix
3. Roll dough between wax paper. Cut into 5 1/2” diameter circles (smaller for appetizers, larger for entrées)
4. Sauté beef with onions, carrots, oil, salt, and pepper
5. Add potatoes and cook to al dente
6. Add brown gravy and gently mix
7. Remove mixture from heat and allow to cool down
8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place on shortbread circles, fold into half moons, and seal
9. To make egg wash, mix remaining egg with a small amount of water.
10. Brush egg wash onto sealed pastiesBake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown
11. Plate and garnish with Garlic Aioli, tomatoes, and cornichons
Garlic Aioli:
1. Place garlic and salt in a food processor fitted with a metal blade, or in a blender, and pulse for 2 seconds
2. Add the egg yolk and lemon juice, and pulse on and off until blended
3. Turn on and begin adding the olive oil (first the pure, then the extra virgin) in a thin stream
4. If the mixture becomes too thick, thin it out with some water at room temperature and continue adding oil until you’ve used it all
5. Finish with salt and pepper, to taste
Chef’s serving suggestion: Serve with coleslaw and potato chips and enjoy!
MANAGE YOUR RECIPES
The Golden Bee at The Broadmoor
1 Lake Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(800) 634-7711
www.broadmoor.com
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