Chef critique
Golden Potato & Mushroom Gratin
This is a well-structured and highly appealing gratin recipe with excellent technique, requiring only a minor adjustment to consolidate preparation steps.
Score: 9/10
Suggested fixes
- In Step 2, add the garlic preparation: 'finely mince 2 oz shallots and 2 cloves garlic.'
- In the Step 4 bullet list, refer concisely to the prepped ingredient: '- 2 cloves prepared garlic'.
Issues
- low / clarity: Garlic is minced in the middle of active cooking (Step 4) rather than with the rest of the produce prep in Step 2.
Strengths
- Excellent use of the stovetop method to start the potatoes in cream, ensuring a thickened, non-curdled sauce.
- Accurate and appropriate salt quantities for the weight of the vegetables and the addition of cheese.
- Bullet lists are used correctly and placed precisely where multiple ingredients enter the action.