There are few better role models for those wishing to whip up fare in the style of a seasoned pro than Daniel Boulud. Boulud grew up on a farm near Lyon, France, worked under renowned European toques before making his way to New York City and in 1993 opened Daniel. The eatery not only garnered a four-star review from the New York Times but was also was named one of the 10 best restaurants in the world by the International Herald Tribune.
This video for crabmeat salad hearkens back to Boulud's early days (when both his hair and accent were a wee bit thicker!), but his technique still looks masterful. The salad -- a simple mixture of fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs molded into an eye-pleasing ring -- looks ideal for warmer summer months, reminding us that sometimes the basics are all that's needed to create a succulent, four-star meal.
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