Jul 14 2026
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Haute Cuisine, Haute Couture. Recipe

Inspired by Next Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves2

Tonight, we dine in the language of couture. Each dish is crafted as a designer would a garment - cut, shaped and draped through silhouette, texture, and emotion - guided by the legendary maisons and the quiet artistry of the atelier.

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Ingredients

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Appetizer

Main Course

Dessert

Method

Appetizer

  1. 1

    Prepare the Asparagus

    Wash the asparagus thoroughly and trim the ends to about 2 inches in length.

  2. 2

    Roast the Asparagus

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt and lemon zest. Roast for 12-15 minutes until tender.

  3. 3

    Finish the Dish

    Remove the asparagus from the oven and top with shaved Parmesan cheese before serving.

Main Course

  1. 4

    Prepare the Duck Breast

    Score the skin of the duck breast in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 5

    Cook the Duck

    In a cold skillet, place the duck breast skin-side down and turn the heat to medium. Cook for 6-10 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  3. 6

    Glaze the Duck

    Remove excess fat from the skillet, add honey and balsamic vinegar, and stir. Return the duck to the skillet and coat with the glaze. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

  4. 7

    Finish with Thyme

    Sprinkle fresh thyme over the duck before removing from heat. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Dessert

  1. 8

    Melt the Chocolate

    In a heatproof bowl, combine dark chocolate and heavy cream. Set over a pot of simmering water, stirring until melted and smooth.

  2. 9

    Prepare the Custard

    In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and a pinch of sea salt until pale and fluffy.

  3. 10

    Combine Mixtures

    Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking continuously to prevent the eggs from cooking.

  4. 11

    Add Vanilla

    Stir in vanilla extract and mix well. Pour into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.