November 18, 2007 in Recipes by danky
2 Servings; can be doubled.
INGREDIENTS
4 3/4-inch-thick slices italian bread (each about 3 x 5 inches)
1 green bell pepper, seeded, quartered
1 large tomato, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
4 1 1/2-inch-thick onion slices (preferable sweet onion, such as vidalia)
6 tablespoons bottled olive oil vinaigrette
1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
fresh basil sprigs (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Arrange bread and vegetables on baking sheet. Brush bread and vegetables lightly with 3 tablespoons vinaigrette.
Grill pepper and onion 6 minutes, turning occasionally. Place bread and tomato slices on barbecue. Continue to grill until pepper and onion are slightly charred, bread is toasted and tomatoes are heated-through, turning occasionally, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer vegetables and bread to work surface; cut into bite-sizepieces.
Place cannellini, sliced basil and remaining 3 tablespoons vinaigrette in large bowl; toss to coat. Mix in grilled vegetable and bread. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper; garnish with basil sprigs, if desired.
Tags: Bean, Bread, Grilled, Salad, Tuscan, White
November 18, 2007 in Recipes by danky
From the Pepper Mill in Clearwater, Florida.
Serves 4.
INGREDIENTS
sauce
1/2 cup (packed) chopped fresh sorrel or spinach
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallots
1 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
ground white pepper
fish
1/2 cup pecans (about 2 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
4 6-ounce salmon fillets
DIRECTIONS
For Sauce: Combine sorrel, wine and shallots in heavy small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sorrel wilts, about 2 minutes. Add cream and lime juice. Boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 12 minutes. Transfer sauce to blender. Purée until almost smooth. Return sauce to same saucepan. Season with ground white pepper and salt.For Fish: Finely grind pecans, tarragon and basil in processor. Blend in butter. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. (Sauce and nut mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill. Let nut mixture stand at room temperature 30 minutes before using.)
Preheat oven to 350°F. Oil large baking sheet. Arrange salmon on prepared sheet. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Spoon equal amount of nut mixture over top of each fillet.
Bake salmon until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring sauce to simmer.
Using spatula, transfer salmon to plates. Spoon sauce around fish.
Tags: Crusted, Pecan, Salmon, Sauce, Sorrel
November 18, 2007 in Recipes by danky
For a nice accompaniment to the fish, try steamed baby red potatoes and a crunchy cucumber and snow pea salad. Think ahead for dessert: Grill some thick pineapple slices before you cook the salmon; after the meal, top the pineapple with tropical fruit sorbet (such as mango) and a generous splash of rum.
2 Servings; can be doubled.
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
4 teaspoons prepared chinese-style hot mustard or dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
2 7-to 8-ounce salmon steaks (about 3/4-inch thick)
DIRECTIONS
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Combine brown sugar, mustard and soy sauce in medium bowl; whisk to blend. Transfer 1 tablespoon glaze to small bowl; mix in rice vinegar and set aside. Brush 1 side of salmon steaks generously with half of glaze in medium bowl. Place salmon steaks, glazed side down, onto barbecue. Grill until glaze is slightly charred, about 4 minutes. Brush top side of salmon steaks with remaining glaze in medium bowl. Turn salmon over and grill until second side is slightly charred and salmon is just opaque in center, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer salmon to plates. Drizzle reserved glaze in small bowl over salmon and serve.
Tags: Glazed, Grilled, Salmon
November 18, 2007 in Recipes by danky
These berry-studded flapjacks are terrific topped with sweet butter and maple syrup and accompanied by bacon, ham or sausages. Big fans of molasses will want to pour a little extra over the pancakes.
Makes about 16.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups fresh blueberries or frozen (unthawed)
additional vegetable oil
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 200°F. Sift first 6 ingredients into medium bowl twice. Whisk molasses, buttermilk, eggs and 3 tablespoons oil in large bowl to blend. Add dry ingredientsand whisk mixture just until smooth. Fold into blueberries.
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Brush skillet generously with additional oil. Working in batches, drop 3 tablespoons batter for each pancake into skillet. Using back of spoon, spread each pancake to 3-inch round. Cook until bottoms are light golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. Turn pancakes over and cook until just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer pancakes to baking sheet; keep warm in oven up to 20 minutes. Brush skillet with additional oil for each batch.
Tags: Blueberry, Gingerbread, Pancakes
November 18, 2007 in Recipes by danky
This dish is sensational with barbecued pork or grilled sausages or salmon. A spicy honey-mustard dressing is the salad’s perfect finishing touch.
Serves 6.
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco)
9 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pound yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 slices bacon
10 large mustard green leaves, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
DIRECTIONS
Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Steam russets until tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon dressing. Steam yams until tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon dressing.
Fry bacon in large skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towels. Drain. Crumble bacon. Add yams, bacon and mustard greens to russets. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
Tags: Bacon, Greens, Potato, Russet, Salad, Yam
