But once they load up on provisions (enough to cook pan-fried grouper with caper vinaigrette, artichoke ragout, penne with fava beans and heirloom tomatoes for 30) and get into the kitchen of their client Earl McGrath's West Hollywood art gallery, it's clear they've found their gig: catering parties and stocking pantries, like that of Harrison Ford's ex-wife, Melissa Matheson.
Some cooks pan sear using a heavy cast iron pan with smoking vegetable or nut oil.
Both fish we tried were perfectly cooked: pan-roasted local striped bass atop a cranberry bean ragout with a lemon vinaigrette, and grilled mackerel.
Perfectly cooked pan-seared black cod — its delicate taste amplified by dollops of pea mousseline, baby fennel, fresh dill and Spanish saffron — was arranged asymmetrically near the edge of a large plate, the overall effect resembling an Expressionist painting.
Add wine, and cook until pan is almost dry.
Cook, shaking pan occasionally; adjust heat so mixture sizzles but does not burn.
Cook, shaking pan, until garlic just begins to color; turn off heat. 2. When water boils, cook pasta.
Add shallots, and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until they are tender and begin to brown, 5 to 10 minutes more.
Drain peas if necessary and add them to skillet; cook, shaking pan, for about a minute, or until hot.
Cook the pan over medium-high heat.
Cook in pan until mixture does not stick to side.
