From hot buttered rum sauce to contemporary hollandaise, we thank you for sharing your flavor fusion discoveries for Le Saucier 3rd Annual Plugrá Magnifique Recipe Contest. So many extraordinary sauces and fabulous complements made judging them a challenging task, but we think you’ll love what our Le Saucier Grand Champion presented.
Congratulations to Jasmin Baron of Lavina, N.Y., for the creation of Soy-Ginger-Lime Wasabi Butter Sauce with Crispy Panko Tilapia over Wilted Spinach. She will experience a trip to New York City with fine dining, and $2,500 spending money.
Explore the distinctive flavor of bleu cheese melding with fresh herbs, garlic, and toasted walnuts with the winning butter blend recipe. Our Grand Champion has won $5,000, the prestige of appearing alongside a celebrity chef on New York City's "A Taste of New York" show, and her unique butter blend could be the next Plugrá product sold in stores.
Contratulations to Teresa Ralston of New Albany, OH for the creation of Bleu Cheese Herb Butter with Walnuts.
Thank you all for your wonderful entries. Because everyone shared such extraordinary recipes, choosing only one Grand Champion proved to be difficult. However, we think you'll agree that the recipe featured below is indeed a winner. Our winner will experience a food lover's dream at the French Pastry School including fine dining, and a hands-on food enthusiast's class led by a world-class pastry chef.
Congratulations to Lanie S. of Topeka Kansas for the creation of Blueberry-Almond Baklava Soaked with Orange Blossom Honey Syrup.