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Buckwheat crepes for breakfast

The Modern Cupboard

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A gallery of food prepared by Chef Vanessa Williamson, delicious meals from my travels, and from favorites spots around Austin. 

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Buckwheat crepes for breakfast

Buckwheat crepes for breakfast

Beautiful gluten free buckwheat crepes with poached eggs, avgolemono sauce, mushrooms and asparagus. Perfect, hearty, healthy breakfast or lunch. 

Asian quinoa salad

Asian quinoa salad

A refreshing and healthy salad with quinoa, carrots, hijiki, edamame,  sea aster and roasted shiitake mushrooms and a light ginger-sesame-citrus dressing. 

Bleu cheese cake

Bleu cheese cake

A decadent dessert made with local chèvre, mild blue cheese, served with a burned coffee caramel sauce. Stunning and delicious! 

Seared scallops with barley salad and samphire

Seared scallops with barley salad and samphire

A colorful and delicious meal prepared with the scallop and foot, samphire and barley. Very healthy, very satisfying and beautifully presented with bright carrot sauce! 

Ripe heirloom tomatoes, wild boar sausage and poached eggs with Belper Knole cheese

Ripe heirloom tomatoes, wild boar sausage and poached eggs with Belper Knole cheese

Sometimes the best breakfasts are the simplest. 

Razor clams with lemon garlic-butter

Razor clams with lemon garlic-butter

Razor clams give you a lot for very little work. Treat yourself to this unusual shellfish with a delicious lemon butter sauce. 

Stuffed fig

Stuffed fig

Fig stuffed with chèvre with toasted pine nut salad.

Citrus marinated sardines

Citrus marinated sardines

Grapefruit and orange marinated sardines awaiting the grill.

Homemade almond butter toast with fresh figs and granola

Homemade almond butter toast with fresh figs and granola

Vanilla almond butter with fresh cut figs, raspberries, homemade granola and a drizzle of local honey. Healthy and beautiful breakfast!

Caramel-miso halibut

Caramel-miso halibut

Caramel-miso glazed halibut for a tasting with tamari butter mushrooms, and marrow dashi mash.

Fish Pie

Fish Pie

Fish pie made with smoked haddock, salmon and hake. Perfect winter food!

Shakshouka

Shakshouka

Baked eggs in a tomato-red pepper gravy. A deliciously simple breakfast or any time you feel like eggs.

Oxtail over mash

Oxtail over mash

Red wine stewed oxtail over bone marrow mash with gravy. 

Poached eggs over smoked salt congee

Poached eggs over smoked salt congee

This makes a perfect comfort food breakfast for when you're feeling under the weather or any time you need a little boost. 

Elk guisada tacos

Elk guisada tacos

I was lucky enough to receive two elk roasts from a hunter friend and decided to slow cook them into a delicious guisada for homemade tacos. Served with chopped onions and avocado. 

BBQ Mussels

BBQ Mussels

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Buckwheat crepes for breakfast
Asian quinoa salad
Bleu cheese cake
Seared scallops with barley salad and samphire
Ripe heirloom tomatoes, wild boar sausage and poached eggs with Belper Knole cheese
Razor clams with lemon garlic-butter
Stuffed fig
Citrus marinated sardines
Homemade almond butter toast with fresh figs and granola
Caramel-miso halibut
Fish Pie
Shakshouka
Oxtail over mash
Poached eggs over smoked salt congee
Elk guisada tacos
BBQ Mussels
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The Modern Cupboard

The Modern Cupboard is Vanessa Williamson's person chef services in Austin, Texas. My focus is on healthful, organic, and fresh ingredients for every palate, diet and lifestyle. 

Phone

(512) 954-2434

Email

inquiries@themoderncupboard.com

Vanessa's Travels

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Beyond Marfa: Ft. Davis
Beyond Marfa: Ft. Davis
Marfa - That Little Texas Gem
Marfa - That Little Texas Gem
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Charming Napa Valley
Sao Paulo - True Grit
Sao Paulo - True Grit

Sao Paulo, like 80’s era NYC, is gritty and real. Come explore museums, restaurants, parks and a decadent Brazilian wedding with me!

Mexico City - Two Cities in One
Mexico City - Two Cities in One

Teotihuacan, La Roma, La Condesa, Quintonil

Mexico City - The City of Colors
Mexico City - The City of Colors

Xochimilco, Coyoacan, Historic Center, Museo Nacional de Antropologia

Puerto Rico - El Yunque and Old San Juan
Puerto Rico - El Yunque and Old San Juan

Mainland Puerto Rico: El Yunque and Old San Juan: rainforests, cats, and cobblestones!

Puerto Rico - Vieques, Isla Bonita (y Mofongonita)
Puerto Rico - Vieques, Isla Bonita (y Mofongonita)

Beautiful Vieques with its magical bio bay, gorgeous beaches and mofongo for days! 

Tenerife - All About the Mojos!
Tenerife - All About the Mojos!

Tenerife is all about the mojos for me.

Madrid - A City of Food and Art
Madrid - A City of Food and Art

Feed my soul, Madrid! 

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Vegan Bolognese
Sep 25, 2020
Vegan Bolognese
Sep 25, 2020
Sep 25, 2020
Caramelized Four Cheese GF Gnocchi with Broccoli and Cauliflower
Dec 22, 2016
Caramelized Four Cheese GF Gnocchi with Broccoli and Cauliflower
Dec 22, 2016
Dec 22, 2016
Romesco de Peix
Jul 27, 2016
Romesco de Peix
Jul 27, 2016
Jul 27, 2016
Tomato & Cheddar Pie with Buckwheat Biscuit Crust
Jun 17, 2016
Tomato & Cheddar Pie with Buckwheat Biscuit Crust
Jun 17, 2016
Jun 17, 2016
Dragon Tongue Bean and Potato Salad with Warm Pancetta and Shallot Vinaigrette
Jun 10, 2016
Dragon Tongue Bean and Potato Salad with Warm Pancetta and Shallot Vinaigrette
Jun 10, 2016
Jun 10, 2016
Mustard Greens Gratin
May 15, 2016
Mustard Greens Gratin
May 15, 2016
May 15, 2016
Green goddess dressing
Mar 20, 2016
Green goddess dressing
Mar 20, 2016
Mar 20, 2016

Phone: 512-954-2434                                                                  Email:inquiries@themoderncupboard.com