This spring Chef Bryan Dame teamed up with Lincolnville’s own Cellardoor Winery to offer an early evening cooking class on Sunday, April 26 from 4 -7pm. Guests learned to prepare, present and pair a fabulous dinner with Bryan at the vineyard. Guests took part in this han’s on class, from preparing and plating the menu to dining on four courses featuring local ingredients paired with Cellardoor wines. We were thrilled to hear that the class sold out quickly and even had waiting lists. For those who were unable to attend the class, Chef Dame wanted to share a delightful dish for spring that he presented to the class.
Warmed Asparagus & Spring Mushroom Salad
Dressing
4 – Egg Yolks
4tsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp + 1 tsp Clarified Butter
Blend all ingredients together to emulsify
Bread Crumbs
1 Stick of Unsalted Butter, melted
2 Cups Panko Bread Crumbs (Japanese bread crumbs)
3 Tbsp Parsley, chopped
Mix melted butter, bread crumb and parsley together
Warmed Vegetables
1 Lb Asparagus, blanched, stalks whole or cut in half
1 Small Red Onion, julienne
2 Cups Assorted Spring Mushrooms, sautéed in butter and seasoned with salt & pepper
8 Slices Cooked Crispy Bacon, chopped or whole slices for garnish
Mâche, Tender Tiny Lettuce Leaves or Italian Parsley Leaves for garnish
To Prepare
Combined bread crumb mixture, asparagus, onion and mushrooms in a large casserole dish and bake at 450°f until nicely browned and slightly crisp.
Divide roasted vegetables and bread crumbs onto four plates and drizzle dressing over salad , garnish each plate with bacon and greens, season with sprinkle of sea salt and fresh ground black pepper.
For Chef Dame’s class hosted at Cellardoor Winery, Winemaker Aaron Peet selected a chilled white wine to be served with this warm salad.
Cellardoor Winery’s Perfect Stranger: Made from the Cayuga white grape, this wine has aromas of beach roses with flavors of juicy pears and a finish that is both spicy and sweet. Perfect Stranger is available at The Villa on Route One now open 11-6 and at The Winery on Youngtown Road, 10 -5. Both locations tasting rooms are open 7 days a week.
Enjoy!
Natasha