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Apple Beignets & Caramel Sauce

Chef Peter Gennaro, III of Rodney's Steakhouse
Chef Peter Gennaro, III
of Rodney's Steakhouse
Beignet Batter:
2 eggs
3/4 lb. cake flour
1 pinch salt
1/2 oz. sugar
2 tbsp. butter, melted
2 c. beer
3/4 c. milk
1 tbsp. cognac
2 egg whites, whipped

Caramel Sauce:
8 oz. sugar
1/2 c. water
1-1/2 c. cream
3 tsp. butter
Mix eggs, flour, salt, sugar and butter. Add beer, milk and cognac. Mix and let rest for one hour. Add whipped egg whites. Slice apples and let macerate for 2-3 hours in liquor (calvados, kirsch) and sugar. Dip apple slices in batter. Deep fry. Serve with caramel sauce (to make, caramelize sugar and water. Carefully add cream.)

An interview with Chef Peter Gennaro, III:

Who or what inspired you to start cooking?
My grandmother, Mimi.

What is your signature dish?
Stuffed veal loin with spinach and truffles.

What is your favorite seasoning?
Kosher salt.

What three ingredients do you always have on hand to cook with?
Butter, olive oil and kosher salt.

What is your most versatile cooking utensil or gadget?
Mandolin.

Who does the cooking at home?
Me.

What drink would you recommend to accompany your recipe?
Excellent champagne.

What is your cooking motto?
Use the highest quality and freshest ingredients.

What is the greatest compliment you've received for your cooking?
Julia Child said my lamb was outstanding and that she was very impressed with the quality.

Rodney's Steakhouse
633 Cabrillo Blvd.
Santa Barbara
564-4333
www.rodneyssteakhouse.com

The five-star steakhouse at Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort.

Open daily
6-11 p.m.
$$$-20+



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