Modernist Recipes

I now have more than 337 modernist recipes. Because there are so many I've broken them up into different sections to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for. Below are some of my most recent modernist cooking recipes as well as my most popular modernist recipes. They will help showcase a wide variety of modernist cooking methods.

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Most Recent Modernist Recipes

Here are some of my most recent modernist recipes.

• Info: Lobster cooked sous vide is tender and succulent, and this recipe showcases it with a simple tomato and corn salad. I prefer my lobster cooked at 131°F (55°C), but 140°F (60°C) will give you a more traditional texture. For a much softer texture you can drop the temperature lower. I usually serve this with traditional lobster dinner sides of corn on the cob and clam chowder. When I want to be fancy I'll pair it with a simple salad of tomatoes, corn, and avocado. Sous Vide Lobster Tails Recipe
• Info: This recipe calls for freshly toasted and ground spices which adds a lot more depth and character than using pre-ground spices. However, if you don't have the time or inclination to do this it is still excellent with prepared spices, or even a pre-mixed 5-spice Chinese powder with some extra fennel seeds added. Serve this with some roasted or stir fried vegetables in a grain bowl. Sous Vide 5-Spice Duck Recipe
• Info: I really enjoy turkey for a light dinner and it goes well with this avocado and arugula salad from Beginning Sous Vide. Here I add some spice to the turkey in the form of chipotle powder. It's a great way to kick up the heat and flavor without overpowering the turkey. Sous Vide Spicy Turkey Breast Recipe with Avocado Salad
• Info: I really enjoy turkey for a light dinner and it goes well with this avocado and arugula salad from Beginning Sous Vide. Here I add some spice to the turkey in the form of chipotle powder. It's a great way to kick up the heat and flavor without overpowering the turkey. Sous Vide Spicy Turkey Breast Recipe with Avocado Salad
• Info: These chicken thighs have an encompassing combination of sweet, spicy, and minty flavors. The sauce is very easy to make and is poured directly over the chicken thighs before serving. To help it thicken more quickly you can also add a mixture of 1/2 cold water and 1/2 corn starch to it when it is on the stove. Sous Vide Orange and Mint Chicken Thighs Recipe
• Info: Chicken tenders are a versatile finger food that both kids and adults love. Since the chicken is cooked sous vide it remains nice and moist and you only have to focus on browning the coating when you finish cooking it. Serve it with a variety of dipping sauces so everyone can enjoy the combinations they prefer. Sous Vide Chicken Fingers Recipe
• Info: Sausage with onions and peppers is a classic dish that sous vide makes dead simple. You are ensured the sausage will turn out moist and perfectly cooked. The peppers and onions are sautéed to tenderize them and then served with the sausage. For a fun lunch time meal you can also consume this entree on a hoagie roll with melted provolone cheese on top. Sous Vide Sausage Recipe with Onions and Peppers
• Info: Sous vide shrimp is always plump and juicy. Combine the shrimp with a sweet, spicy, and bold salad of sweet mango and corn mingled with jalapenos for bright bursts of flavor. A party favorite recipe. It would also be great with either chicken breasts or a white fish like cod, swordfish, or grouper. Sous Vide Corn and Mango Salad Recipe with Shrimp
• Info: Duck and cherries are a classic pairing while the vinaigrette dressing helps cut the fattiness from the duck and adds sweetness from the cherries. I often serve this with a fresh baguette and a ricotta cheese spread to round out the full meal. Sous Vide Duck Breast and Cherry Salad Recipe
• Info: Grilled sous vide chicken salad with a honey mustard dressing provides a light tasty meal any day of the week. This recipe completes the salad with radishes, sweet bell peppers, fresh blueberries and crunchy sunflower seeds. I also like this salad with fresh snap peas or green beans. For a more savory salad you can blend in a few roasted garlic cloves into the dressing. Sous Vide Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe with Honey Mustard
• Info: These egg cup bites were first popularized by Starbucks but are really easy to make at home. You can use any ingredients you want to flavor them but my favorite is broccoli, cheddar cheese and bacon. For a lighter egg you can replace the cream with milk, or use 1/4 cup cream cheese for a denser egg. Bacon Cheddar Broccoli Egg Cup Bites Recipe
• Info: Lobster cooked sous vide is tender and succulent, and this recipe showcases it with a simple tomato and corn salad. I prefer my lobster cooked at 131°F (55°C), but 140°F (60°C) will give you a more traditional texture. For a much softer texture you can drop the temperature lower. To remove the lobster from the shell, you can either cut the shell off with kitchen shears, or boil the lobster for 1 to 2 minutes and chill it in an ice bath. Lobster Tail with Tomato and Corn Salad Recipe

I have more than 337 recipes on the site. You can view my older modernist recipes or search and filter all modernist recipes to find something specific.

Most Popular Modernist Recipes

Here are some of my most popular modernist recipes.

• Concepts: Beef, Dish, Prime Rib, Recipe, Roast, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Beef , Sous Vide Prime Rib , Sous Vide Recipes, Sous Vide Roast
  
  Info: Around Christmas time many people will prepare ham or turkey but around our house we've always done a prime rib roast for dinner. With sous vide it's now easier than ever to have a perfectly cooked prime rib dinner without a lot of the hassle you normally have to go through. Here our sous vide recipe for the classic prime rib roast. Sous Vide Prime Rib Roast Recipe
• Concepts: Agar Agar, Agar Fluid Gel Recipes, Duck, Fluid Gel, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Duck
  
  Info: Duck is one of my favorite meats to eat. I love the combination of tender meat with rich, creamy fat. In this recipe I pair it with some grilled asparagus and a blackberry-port pudding made from an agar fluid gel. Sous Vide Duck Recipe With Blackberry-Port Pudding
• Concepts: Air, Lecithin, Pork, Pork Loin, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Pork , Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin , Soy Lecithin, Soy Lecithin Air, Soy Lecithin Foam
  
  Info: I love cooking sous vide pork tenderloin and this recipe combines it with fried snow peas, chanterelle mushrooms, and a light mustard-based lecithin air. Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Air and Fried Snow Peas
• Concepts: Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infusions, Rye, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Infusions
  
  Info: The fruity cherry notes in this infusion complement the spicy rye and tone down its bite. The cinnamon and clove also contribute background flavors to round out the infusion. The resulting infusion can be enjoyed over ice or mixed into cocktails. Black Cherry Infused Rye Recipe
• Concepts: Beef, Emulsifying, Lecithin, Sirloin, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Beef , Sous Vide Recipes, Sous Vide Sirloin , Sous Vide Steak , Steak, Thickener, Vegetable, Xanthan Gum Emulsifying, Xanthan Gum Thickening, Xanthan Gum Vinaigrette
  
  Info: This recipe combines lime and ginger which are two great ingredients to pair with the bold flavors of the sous vided sirloin steak. I like to add texture and brightness to the dish by combining them in a vinaigrette-style sauce that is drizzled over a crispy cabbage and pepper slaw topping. Sous Vide Sirloin Steak with Lime-Ginger Slaw
• Concepts: Emulsifying, Fruit, Infusions, Lecithin, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Fruit , Sous Vide Infusions, Vinaigrette, Vinegar, Xanthan Gum Thickening, Xanthan Gum Vinaigrette
  
  Info: Infused vinegars are a great way to add subtle flavors to vinaigrettes and sauces. When making your own sous vide can compress the infusion process into a matter of hours instead of week or months. I like to use this refreshing raspberry vinaigrette on spinach salad or as a sauce on white fish. Sous Vide Raspberry Infused Vinaigrette
• Concepts: Appetizer, Calcium Lactate, Fruit, Party Foods, Sodium Alginate, Sodium Alginate Reverse Spherification, Soup, Spheres, Spherification
  
  Info: This recipe makes fresh cantaloupe and honeydew melons into a simple flavorful soup, then turns it into little spheres that my guests can pop into their mouths. By using a modernist spherification technique and the modernist ingredients of calcium lactate and sodium alginate, you too can make a fun take on this favorite summer food! Melon Soup Spheres Recipe
• Concepts: Dish, Party Foods, Pork, Pork Loin, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Pork , Sous Vide Pork Loin , Sous Vide Recipes
  
  Info: I really enjoy how the sweetness of caramel complements pork. This recipe uses a rosemary infused caramel to act as a sauce for the sous vided pork. Top with apple cubes and you have an upscale looking and tasting dinner to serve your guests! Sous Vide Pork Loin Recipe with Rosemary Caramel Sauce
• Concepts: Cheese, Dips, Party Foods, Recipe, Shrimp, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Citrate Cheese Recipes, Sodium Citrate Fondue Queso Recipes, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Recipes, Sous Vide Shrimp
  
  Info: This shrimp and chile queso recipe adds sodium citrate to a cheddar and Gouda cheeses to give it a modernist twist treat for any party. This dish combines sweet shrimp, rich melted cheese and spicy peppers into a a decadent sauce that can be served with tortilla chips, bread chunks or on fajitas or tacos! Shrimp and Chile Queso Recipe with Sodium Citrate
• Concepts: Air, Appetizer, Deviled Egg, Egg, Foam, Lecithin, Party Foods, Recipe, Soy Lecithin, Soy Lecithin Air
  
  Info: Deviled eggs with bacon and chives are a common party food but this recipe takes it up a notch by using modernist cooking techniques to make it candied bacon and chive air! Your party guests will enjoy the crispy, sweet, spicy and smoky flavors of the candied bacon while the chive air adds a fresh onion flavor with a hint of sweetness. A fun treat for your family and friends. Candied Bacon with Chive Air Recipe
• Concepts: Alcohol, Cocktails, Drink, Foam, Fruit, Gelatin, Gelatin Foam Recipes, Gelification, Gelling, Party Foods, Recipe, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Foams, Whipping Siphon Gelatin Foams
  
  Info: Tequila has a bad reputation as a party drink but you can tame it if you replace the shots with this sophisticated cocktail. The paloma is a traditional Mexican cocktail and is much more common than a margarita south of the border. It is usually made with tequila and a grapefruit soda, such as squirt, served over ice, and is both easy to make and delicious. Paloma Recipe with Grapefruit Foam
• Concepts: Agar Agar, Agar Gel, Agar Gel Cube Recipes, Agar Gel Recipes, Alcohol, Cubes, Dehydrating, Fruit, Gel Cubes, Gelification, Gelling, Gels, Infusions, Locust Bean Gum, Party Foods, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Infusions
  
  Info: These cocktail cubes are a fun way to entertain your guests. They are rum infused strawberries encased in a daiquiri cube. When you bite into them the cube starts off with a sweet and tart flavor followed up by the kick of the rum-infused strawberries. Strawberry Daiquiri Agar Gel Cubes Recipe
• Concepts: Hors d'oeuvres, Party Foods, Pressure Cooker, Soup, Vegetable
  
  Info: For this soup, the spicy flavor of ginger really complements the super-sweet carrot flavor that develops in the soup. I like to finish it off with a little butter and basil and cilantro leaves. Carrot-Ginger Soup Recipe
• Concepts: Dips, Foam, Party Foods, Potato, Recipe, Soup, Vegetable, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Foams
  
  Info: My mother-in-law always cooks great meals for us when we come to visit. She recently cooked a wonderful sweet potato soup that I thought would be great in a modernist preparation. I've roasted the sweet potatoes and added some molasses, ginger, and thyme for extra depth of flavor. Roasted Sweet Potato Soup Foam
• Concepts: Carbonation, Fruit, Infusions, Recipe, Salad, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Carbonation, Whipping Siphon Infused Food
  
  Info: While the most common and well-known use of a whipping siphon is to create foams you can also use it to infuse liquids and to carbonate liquids. In this modernist recipe, I carbonate the water in watermelon to make a fizzy salad. It's a unique way to present an easy summer dish. Carbonated Watermelon Salad
• Concepts: Carrageenan, Custard, Dessert, Getting Started, Iota and Kappa Carrageenan Gel Recipes, Iota Carrageenan, Kappa Carrageenan, Milk
  
  Info: I love peanut butter, whether its by itself, baked in something, or on veggies. This modernist recipe turns the peanut butter into a creamy custard gel. It is bound by a combination of iota carrageenan and kappa carrageenan and contains a little bit of sugar and some vanilla for flavoring. Peanut Butter Custard with Carrageenan
• Concepts: Dessert, Foam, Gelatin, Gelatin Marshmallow Recipes, Gelification, Gelling, Gels, Getting Started, Marshmallow, Party Foods, Recipe
  
  Info: Marshmallows are a favorite food of children everywhere. These homemade ones are so much better than store bought that there is really no comparison. Whether you want to eat these on smores, in hot cocoa or just plain they will amaze you and your friends. Classic Gelatin Marshmallows
• Concepts: Garnishes, Maltodextrin, Maltodextrin Oil Powder Recipes, Powder, Recipe, Tapioca maltodextrin, Thickener
  
  Info: An easy way to get started with molecular gastronomy or modernist cuisine is through the creation of tapioca maltodextrin powders. Tapioca maltodextrin is simply a extremely fine powder that acts as a thickener when mixed with fat. This modernist recipe focuses on making a sesame oil powder. Sesame Oil Powder Recipe

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