Sublime

Shallots are one of the things — a basic prep item in every mise-en-place — which make restaurant food taste different from your food.

SOUPE DE TOMATES Roasted Tomato Soup Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their flavour beautifully and this is still an easy soup to make. I like to use plum or Roma tomatoes but any kind will do. The anchovies add depth of flavour and umami, but if you don’t want to include them, adjust the seasoning. Serve the soup with pistou (see here) or a driz

“One difference between home cooks and pros is acidity level. When you think it’s ready, add another lemon.

Chad Robertson.