Vaughn Skaggs
Chef de Cuisine
Market Salamander
Middleburg, VA

Chef Beck Croft

Vaughn Skaggs, Chef de Cuisine at Market Salamander, began his culinary career at a young age in Virginia. Originally inspired by his mother, an inventive cook and restaurateur, Skaggs’ tireless conviction and support of gastronomic, local, organic and sustainable foods makes him the “backbone of Market Salamander.” Skaggs’ hard work and dedication is evident as he was awarded the 2008 Management Tourism Employee of the Year by the Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association.

Skaggs’s culinary evolution has taken place in some of the best kitchens like Vidalia's in Washington D.C., Potomac Grill in Leesburg, VA and some of the most exclusive private homes of Virginia. His skilled culinary repertoire, coupled with his positive attitude and devotion to freshness and seasonality, has won him many acquaintances in the local farm movement. His combination of talent and commitment drives his passion for delicious and conscientious food.

Briar Patch B&B Inn Cooking Class Weekend
Menu for December 9-10, 2011 Weekend

Friday evening hors d'oeuvres

  • Not Your Average Virginia Ham on Sharp Cheddar & Scallion Mini Buttermilk Biscuit
  • Grilled Crostini and Creamy Trout, Leeks, & Roasted Tomato
  • Pistachio Truffles

Saturday evening dinner

  • Appetizer: Roasted Kabocha Squash with Ginger Crème Fraiche and Candied Pecans
  • Salad: Roasted Beets, Frisse Endive, Candied Pecans, Creamy Gorgonzola
  • Main Course: Crispy Duck Confit, Wilted Spinach, Mascarpone Grits, Sour Cherry Thyme Jus
  • Dessert: Buche de Noel (Yule log) cake


    Briar Patch B&B Inn Cooking Class Weekend
    Menu for March 16-18, 2012 Weekend

    Friday evening hors d'oeuvres

    •    Chevre and Chive Stuffed Peppadews
    •    Spinach and Artichoke Phyllo Cups
    •    Mini Crab Cakes with Remoulade
    •    Parmesan Gougeres

    Saturday evening dinner

    •    Soup: Roasted Cauliflower and Turnip Soup with Crispy Ham and Chives
    •    Salad: Spinach Salad with Sour Cherry Balsamic Crumbled Blue Cheese and
         Gorganzola Toasted Walnuts
    •    Main Course: 2 Hour Pride of the Plains NY Strip thinly sliced over Crispy Fennel
         Potato Cake with Saute of Swiss Chard, Shallot and Roasted Tomatoes and Sweet
         Onion Sage Jus
    •    Dessert: Zesty Citrus Tart with fresh whipped Chantilly Cream

 

 
 
 
 
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