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Chef Jeff Zahniser is a Certified Executive Chef and a Certified Culinary Educator. He is currently working as a Culinary Instructor for Liberty Ranch High School in Galt, California. Chef Z, as his students call him, has had a varied and interesting career since graduating with honors from The Culinary Institute of America. Chef Z was the Executive Chef at the City Hotel in Columbia, CA, has owned and operated his own catering company in Los Angeles, CA, and was the Executive Chef for Wyndham Hotels in Southern California. Chef Z strives to create a positive experience learning life lessons in the kitchen. Chef Z was named Sacramento County Office of Education Teacher of te Year and went on to be named Teacher of the Year for the entire county. Chef Z teaches Culinary Arts 1 & 2. He also teaches Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts Chef Z’s students have gone on from these program to get jobs at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite, Tuolumne Meadows Lodge and Bear Valley Ski Resort. Many of his students have matriculated into many other post-secondary programs around the state.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Dutchesse Potatoes

Duchesse Potatoes
  • 4 lbs. Potatoes
  • 4 ounces Butter, at room temperature
  • 4 each Egg Yolks, Beaten
  • a few grains Nutmeg, Ground
  • as needed Salt
  • as needed Pepper
  • as needed Egg Wash
Servings/Yield: 10 servings
1.Scrub potatoes, peel and cut into large pieces. Cook the potatoes by boiling or steaming until tender enough to mash easily. Drain and dry them on a sheet pan in the oven. While potatoes are still hot, mash them through a food mill or potato ricer.
2.Add the butter, egg yolks, nutmeg, salt and pepper to the potatoes and mix them well. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and pipe the mixture into the desired shape on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Brush lightly with egg wash and bake at 375 degrees until the potatoes are golden brown and heated through, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately.
Source
Chef Jeff : Columbia College B Lab
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