The Process of Creating Recipes

My process for creating recipes is something that evolves from my spontaneous cooking at home. 

The braised oxtail spring roll recipe I made for Gothamist is a great example.  As you've seen with the spontaneous spring roll dish I made recently, I had been experimenting with this technique and it was on the top of my mind.  Experimenting with the technique allowed me to refine it, make adjustments and understanding cooking times, ingredient amounts - basically perfecting it.

Then, it's just a matter of being inspired by an ingredient.  Braised oxtail is amazingly tender and rich.  After enjoying it recently, I just knew it would make a great filling for the spring rolls I had been experimenting with.  The soft, tender braise is a great contrast for the crunchy exterior texture.  These spring rolls are excellent for a party.  I made this as part of an appetizer course for 15 people and they were a big hit.

This simple little process allowed me to add a new dish to my arsenal.

Click here for my full recipe at Gothamist.

Comments

[Steve Greenberg]

We have a product line, Tassleberry Farm, of strawberry vinegar based items. We grow our own strawberries in central new york and manufacture strawberry vinegar, strawberry balsamic vinegar, strawberry creamy salad dressing, as well as a strawberry jerk and strawberry marinade.
The recipe for the strawberry vinegar itself is from our family going back a ways.

We are looking for recipes that are appropriate for the product and are looking for new ideas.
Any help would be appreciated.Thanks!
Steve G