Begue's
1 servings
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Directions
Chef Michel Marcais presides not only over the kitchen at Begue's, in New Orleans' Royal Sonesta Hotel, but also all the other food service operations in the hotel. This is a tremendously demanding job, but Marcais is certainly up to it. He is one of a handful of Master Chefs of France, and one of the very few practicing outside that country.
Chef Marcais is well-travelled, but his culinary roots are classic French. He brings his expertise to local ingredients, embellishing them with the finest imported foods. (Note the crawfish and truffles in the soup and the sweet potatoes in a French beignet batter.) Chef Marcais is a recognized artist in the displaying of food. He cleverly transforms duck legs into little "hams" and blocks of ice into intricate sculptures.
The Chef's preparations are beautiful, to be sure, but they are also delicious. While the amateur may not be able to garnish as Chef Marcais does, the dishes will nevertheless delight all who taste them.
Menu:
Consomme Des Ecrevisses Aux Truffles (A consomme of crawfish and leeks, enriched with truffles, and topped with puff pastry.)
Saumon En Paupiette Au Beurre Blanc (Scallop puree stuffed salmon fillets sauteed in wine with
a butter, cream and shallots sauce.) Jambonnette Et Les Aiguillettes De Canard Aux Myrtilles (Duck stuffed with pork, veal and cognac and glazed with a sweet and sour blueberry caramel.) Patates Douces Dauphine (Sweet potato balls deep fried.) Salade Fromage (Bibb lettuce and tomato with a wine and cheese dressing.)
Peche Royale Dans Son Panier Fleuri (Peaches in baked baskets with Grand Marnier sauce.)
Source: Great Chefs of New Orleans, Tele-record Productions : Box 71112, New Orleans, Louisiana - 1983 2 : Chef Michel Marcais, Begue's Restaurant, New Orleans