Consulting
Erica and the Chefsmartypants team consult regularly in the culinary and corporate world. We are available for curriculum development for culinary schools, restaurant and menu development and implementation, product and recipe development and testing, and concept ideation. Additionally Erica has participated in sensory evaluation panels for several major ad agencies in NY, where her expertise as a chef has been a valuable tool in their developing of new products and ideas.
Corporate clients include:
- Unilever
- Fresh Prep Cookware and Tools
- BeFine Food Skin Care
- Robert Mondavi, Vinetta Wines
- Chocolate Manufacturers Association
- Heritage Foods USA
- Atkins Corporation
- Quisisana Resort Hotel
- BBH Advertising Agency
- The Institute of Culinary Education
- Streets International
Hi Erica,
I saw you on Chopped. It was a very strong competition. I am so sorry you did not win. You have so much culinary knowledge. I like to cook alot, but I am a home style cook. I do like to make Italian Canneloni with red and white sauce. I was wondering if you could answer a question? What is the difference between Alfredo Sauce and Bechamel Sauce. Does Bechamel Sauce usually have just nutmeg in it to give it that taste. Should you mix 1 or 2 egg yolks to the bechamel sauce.
I have been trying to find this out for about a year now. And then I saw you on TV and thought. Maybe, Erica could answer my question. I would appreciate any info you can give me.
Thank you,
Londa
Hi Londa,
Thanks for your nice comments.
Alfredo is a sauce that is made by simply tossing hot pasta with cream, butter and grated parmesan cheese. That’s it. Here’s a link to a recipe. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Fettucine-Alfredo-350227
Bechamel is made by first making a white roux, which is cooked flour and butter, then whisking in milk and simmering until it’s smooth, about 30 minutes. Usually bechamel gets a pinch of nutmeg, too. If you want to use the bechamel in a canneloni, adding an egg yolk or 2 will help it to brown and set up in the oven. Hope this helps!
I also saw you on Chopped. I thought you and Mario were the two best chefs. To me, I liked the look of his dessert better. Regardless of the final outcome, I respect your expertise, personality, good nature and sportsmanship.
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