Glucose syrup

The chef of the Brodo restaurant shared with us the recipe for the O2 festival menu.

Melon sorbet with vodka is a refreshing French dessert that embodies the harmony of fruity sweetness and a light alcoholic note. This exquisite sorbet emerged from the tradition of creating chilled desserts popular in France since the 18th century. The delicate puree of ripe melon, enriched with banana aroma and a hint of vodka's sharpness, creates a perfect balance of flavor nuances. Glucose syrup and stabilizer ensure a smooth, silky texture, while the freezing method with periodic stirring makes the sorbet airy and evenly chilled. This dessert is perfect for a hot summer day, providing a sense of freshness and sophistication. Serve it in chilled glasses or with a slice of melon for an elegant treat worthy of the finest gastronomic traditions of France.

Chef Arina Zhuravleva shared the recipe with us.

Yaroslav Inshakov, chef of the wine bar Septa, shared the recipe with us.

The recipe is taken from Anna Aksenova's book "Mousse Cakes. As Easy As Easy!".

The Dolce Vita dessert is a true embodiment of the sweet life. This authorial masterpiece combines the tenderness of airy biscuit, the rich flavor of strawberry mousse with white chocolate, and exquisite strawberry jelly. Each layer offers a harmony of sweetness and light acidity, while the silky texture of the mousse captivates from the first bite. The origins of this dessert can be found in a love for Italian culinary traditions, where fresh berries and creamy notes create a magic of taste. Served chilled, it refreshes perfectly and delights with an exquisite balance of ingredients. It is not just a dessert but a work of art that adds a special atmosphere of enjoyment and coziness to any moment.

The recipe was shared with us by the chef of the restaurants "Tekhnikum" and "Sakhalin" Vitaly Istomin.

The name comes from the French ganache - "spice", which is confusing: in fact, the basis of ganache is chocolate, and spices may not be used at all. Any chocolate can be used, the classic is dark, but ganache can be made with white , milk, and chocolate with different additives.

Duck leg confit with red cabbage and sauce is an exquisite dish of European cuisine that embodies the traditions of slow cooking meat. The confit method preserves the juiciness of duck meat, making it tender and rich in spice flavors. Red cabbage infused with the aromas of cloves, coriander, and citrus complements the dish with its light acidity. The sauce made from dried fruits and sage provides a harmonious blend of sweetness and spiciness, deepening the flavor. This dish is perfect for a leisurely dinner in a cozy atmosphere where one can savor every nuance of its flavor palette.

Blue cheese truffles are an exquisite dessert with an unusual flavor combination. Inspired by traditional French chocolate truffles, they gain a unique character from the addition of blue cheese. The harmony of dark chocolate, creamy caramel, and tangy cheese creates a rich, layered taste—first sweetness, then a hint of bitterness, and finishing with a refined salty note. Their unusual shape, resembling a real mushroom truffle, makes them visually appealing. This dessert is perfect for those who appreciate unconventional flavor combinations and will serve as an impressive conclusion to dinner or a special event.

The recipe is taken from the book "The King of Eclairs" by Saba Janjgava.

Watermelon ice cream is a refreshing dessert that reflects the harmony of pan-Asian cuisine, which values natural flavors and simplicity in preparation. Historically, fruit sorbets were popular in Asia due to the hot climate, and watermelon became an ideal base for such treats because of its juiciness and sweetness. This dessert has a light, refreshing taste with subtle citrus notes that add freshness. Glucose syrup helps maintain a delicate texture, while sugar balances the natural sweetness of watermelon. The ice cream is perfect as a meal finale, especially in summer, and can be complemented with fresh berries or mint leaves to enhance the flavor. Its lightness and naturalness make it an excellent choice for lovers of healthy and fruity desserts.

Melon sorbet with chopped mint is a refreshing treat from Arab cuisine, where fruits and herbs harmoniously blend in desserts. This sorbet has a delicate, silky texture and an exquisite balance of melon sweetness, mint freshness, and a hint of lemon juice acidity. Its cooling effect makes it the perfect finish to a meal on hot days, while its rich aroma awakens the senses. Historically, such desserts were valued in the East for their ability to quench thirst and provide pleasure without heaviness. Its simplicity of preparation has made it popular both at home and in restaurants. Served as elegant scoops garnished with fresh mint leaves or thin slices of melon, this sorbet is a true gastronomic delight.

It's great when you have time to assemble a large and complex cake from expensive and rare ingredients, but a good cake can be made with less effort. Here's a recipe for a simple almond cake: the base is a sponge cake with almond flour and chocolate cream. Apricot jam is responsible for the sourness and fruity freshness.

Gazpacho was considered a poor man's soup and in its original version was a mixture of water, oil and bread crumbs. Time passed, and the soup recipe was modified and updated. Now gazpacho is made from green apples, plums and even cherries . Before you is a restaurant dessert, where Worcestershire sauce and glucose syrup are added to the traditional tomato base.