BRAS Kitchen

Aligot is a regional dish prepared with mashed potatoes, butter and a local fresh cheese known as “tome”. In a traditional style, aligot is cooked in a big cauldron over the fire in “burons”, Aubrac typical shepherd’s huts. Its elastic texture is stretched with a large, paddle-like spoon. Using tome cheese, which should be fresh but not too much, gives the unique texture that makes this dish so special.

“Mémé” Bras have passed on her passion for cooking to son Michel and grandson Sébastien, and her recipes have been preciously kept by her family. Here is her recipe for a French classic dessert and an all-time favorite. All you need is eggs, milk, sugar, and some vanilla for flavor."

About 30 years ago, I created my own seasonings I call “niacs”, a mixture of various ingredients to boost my dishes. It can include herbs, seeds, nuts, and others. Citrus zest play a key role in my niacs because Sébastien and I love the fragrance and punch they bring to a wide variety of dishes, from starters, main to dessert, including our Gargouillou. 
A visionary and a pioneer, there are many reasons why Michel BRAS was named the 'most influential chef in the world’ by 528 Michelin-starred chefs from around the world, in a 2016 article of gastronomy magazine [Le CHEF]. 40 years earlier, in 1978, Gault & Millau featured the young Michel as a 'great historical discovery' after visiting an auberge in Laguiole village. Today, the unique cooking style which Michel has developed on his own, has not only influenced Western cuisine as a whole, but also the art of plating. His signature dessert known as Coulant, developed around the same time, has become the iconic dessert dish for French style restaurants around the world.