Croques-Monsieur I use good Jarlsberg, Gruyère, Beaufort, or Comté cheese and the best boiled ham that I can find at my market. The sandwiches can be prepared ahead and baked as needed for a large party or wedding reception. —Jacques Pépin OvenAluminum foilCookie sheet 2 White bread slices (Thick slices)2 Cheese slices2 tsp Butter Preheat [...]
I was looking for a recipe for smoked tuna after my Uncle Ken shared some fresh tuna he caught and smoked from a trip off the coast of San Diego, CA. This recipe is inspired by Emeril Lagasse. Smoked Tuna Bruschetta 8 ounces sliced tunaSaltFreshly ground black pepper4 tablespoons cream cheese (room temperature)2 tablespoons unsalted (room [...]
Crostini 1 baguette or french bread (sliced 1/4 inch thick)3/4 cup olive oil (more or less depending on the size of the bread loaf)Coarse salt and ground pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Arrange bread slices on parchment paper placed upon large rimmed baking sheets.Brush both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper.Bake until [...]
Cheesy garlic mashed potato muffins 2.5 to 3 cups of freshly made or leftover mashed potatoes1 large egg1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)3 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives or scallions (divided)1 garlic clove finely mincedSalt and pepper Preheat the oven to 375ºF.Grease a non-stick muffin pan with cooking spray. I use a 24 count mini-muffin pan.In [...]
Cast-iron Skillet Naan 1 teaspoon active dry yeast2 teaspoons sugar2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)1 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt1/8 teaspoon baking powder3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt2 tablespoons olive oilMelted butter for slathering on the finished naansKosher salt for sprinkling on the finished naans In a large glass, dissolve the yeast and 1 [...]
Tomatillo Salsa Verde This recipe is inspired by a BA recipe from July 2014. 1 lb. husked tomatillos1/2 coarsely chopped medium onion2 smashed garlic cloves1 coarsely chopped serrano chile1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems Puree all ingredients in a blender, adding water as needed, until smooth.Season with salt. Makes about 2 cups.
Crunchy Homemade Potato Chips 1 pound russet potatoes (about 2 large, sliced 1.3 mm thick on a mandoline slicer, rinsed under cold running water and stored in water)2 tbsp distilled white vinegar2 quarts peanut oil or canolaKosher salt Drain potatoes.Combine vinegar and 2 quarts water in large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.Add [...]
Baked Mozzarella Sticks 12 sticks part-skim (reduced sodium mozzarella string cheese (Sargento))1 large egg (beaten)2 tbsp flour5 tbsp Italian seasoned breadcrumbs5 tbsp panko crumbs2 tsp parmesan cheese1 tbsp dried parsleyolive oil cooking spray Cut cheese in half to give you 24 pieces. Place cheese in the freezer until cheese is frozen.In small bowl, whisk the [...]
Fresh Simple Salsa 1/2 small jalapeño chile or 1/2 chipotle chile in adobo sauce (minced)1/4 small red onion (peeled and root end removed)3 small clove garlic (minced)2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves1/4 tsp table salt1 tsp ground black pepper2 tsp lime juice2 small tomatoes (about 3/4 pound, ripe, cut into eighths, or one (14-ounce) can diced [...]
Caprese Garlic Bread 1 loaf ciabatta bread (horizontally cut in half)4 tbsp salted butter3 cloves garlic (minced)12 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced)1/2 cup balsamic vinegar2 medium tomatoes (sliced)Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)1/3 cup chopped fresh basil Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place both sides of the baguette on a large baking [...]