| But even before starting at Cafe Boulud, the chef knew his way around mirepoix and pot-au-feu, having worked with Gray Kunz at Lespinasse. |
| Sear in a hot pan on all sides then set aside. Brown mirepoix in the same pan then pour in marinade and reduce. |
| Using the same frying pan, add the mirepoix of vegetable and colour. |
| Pour the broth from the Thermomix into the pot through the strainer basket, so that the mirepoix is separated out. |
| We hack through six duck carcasses while Kristi, a striking blue-eyed brunette from Newport Beach, California, starts our mirepoix. |
| I added the mirepoix and explained to the class how this mixture of diced onion, carrot, and celery is the foundation of all great sauces. |
