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Spanakopita


> See this recipe on-air on 01/15/2003 at 12:30 PM ET.

 

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3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onions, white and green parts
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds fresh baby spinach, trimmed, washed and roughly chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 eggs, lightly beaten
12 ounces crumbled feta
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted
1 pound phyllo pastry sheets
1/4 cup finely chopped oregano
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Heat olive oil in a large skillet and place over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic for 3 minutes until soft. Add the spinach, season with salt and pepper, and continue to saute until the spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, remove from heat and place in a colander, and squeeze out excess liquid. Set aside to cool. The filling needs to be cool and dry to prevent the phyllo from becoming soggy. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with feta, coriander, and nutmeg. Season, then fold in the cooled spinach mixture until well blended.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, brush 2 baking sheets with some melted butter. Unroll the phyllo dough and lay a sheet flat on a work surface. Take care to keep the phyllo covered with a damp, not wet, towel as you work to prevent drying out and becoming brittle. Brush the sheet with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with some oregano and chives. Repeat with 2 more sheets of phyllo, stacking on top of each other. With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the sheets lengthwise into thirds to form 2 1/2-inch strips. Do this with all the sheets of dough.

Place a heaping teaspoon of filling near 1 corner of the layered phyllo strip. Fold the end at an angle over the filling to form a triangle. Continue to fold the triangle along the strip until you reach the end, like folding up a flag. Brush the top with butter and dust with Parmesan, place on prepared baking sheet, and cover while preparing the remaining pastries. Repeat until all the filling and phyllo strips are used up. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until the triangles are crisp and golden. Serve hot, warm or cold.

Yield: approximately 40 triangles
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

 

 

Baklava  Episode #: FO1C13


> See this recipe on-air on 01/15/2003 at 12:30 PM ET.

 

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1 pound shelled walnuts, toasted
1/2 pound blanched almonds, toasted
1/2 pound shelled pistachios, toasted
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pound unsalted butter, melted
1 pound phyllo pastry sheets

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Finely chop the nuts in a food processor or coffee grinder. Transfer nuts to a bowl and mix in brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and cloves.

Brush a 13 by 9-inch baking pan with melted butter and set aside. Cut a piece of cardboard into a 13 by 9-inch rectangle. Unroll the phyllo dough and lay the sheets flat on a work surface. Set the cardboard template on the stack of phyllo and trim the excess so they fit the pan. Keep the pastry covered with a damp, not wet, towel as you work to prevent drying out.

To build the baklava, you will alternate 3 layers of dough with 2 layers of nuts. Start with a stable base of 8 sheets on the bottom, brushing each with melted butter. Spread 1/2 the nut mixture evenly over the stacked sheets. Cover with 4 sheets of phyllo, painting each with melted butter, then sprinkle again with remaining nut mixture. Top the last layer of nuts with 8 layers of phyllo as you did for the bottom. Drizzle any remaining butter over top.

If you have time, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes so the butter will set and make the baklava easier to cut. Using a sharp knife, make 5 cuts across lengthwise, then cut diagonally to form diamonds. Baklava is more difficult to cut after it is cooked because the pastry becomes so flaky. Bake for about 40 minutes until golden and flaky. If the top browns too quickly during baking, tent with foil.

Orange Scented Simple Syrup:
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1/2 cup orange blossom honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 large strips orange peel
1 cinnamon stick
3 whole cloves

To make the syrup: combine the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Remove the orange peel, cinnamon stick, and whole clove; set aside to cool.

Remove an end piece of the baklava and tilt the pan to allow the butter to collect in the corner. Spoon out the excess and discard. With the pan flat, pour the syrup evenly over the hot baklava. Allow to stand for several hours before serving.

Yield: about 50 pieces, 25 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 3 hours
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

 

 

Emeril's Houston Texas-Style Smoked Brisket   em1f27

 

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2002

1 (4-pound) beef brisket, trimmed
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Mesquite wood chips
Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows

Set the brisket on a large sheet of plastic wrap. In a medium bowl combine the dark brown sugar, chili power, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne, dry mustard, and cumin thoroughly. Rub the mixture onto the brisket and wrap tightly in the plastic wrap. Place on a baking sheet and let marinate refrigerated at least 6 hours or overnight. Remove the meat from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature.

Soak mesquite wood chips in a large bowl of water for 1 to 2 hours. Remove, drain and set aside.

Remove the meat from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature.

Prepare a smoker with charcoal and the wood chips according to the manufacturer's instructions to 180 to 200 degrees F. Place the water pan in the smoker and add water to the fill line, about 2/3 full. Place the unwrapped brisket on the lower rack off the direct heat, close the lid, and cook, regularly stoking the fire and adding additional chips, until an instant-read thermometer registers an internal temperature of 140 to 145 degrees F., about 4 to 5 hours. Remove the meat from the grill and let rest for 20 minutes before carving the meat against the grain.

(Alternately, prepare a stove-top smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Place the unwrapped brisket on the rack over low heat. Close the lid and smoke for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Remove the meat from the smoker and wrap in a large sheet of heavy aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet and roast until tender and an instant-read thermometer registers an internal temperature of 140 to 145 degrees F., about 2 to 3 hours. Remove the meat from the oven and let rest for 20 minutes before carving the meat against the grain.)

Serve with Barbecue Sauce on the side for dipping.

Barbecue Sauce:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup chopped yellow onions
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
4 cups ketchup
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons cane syrup
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons hot red pepper sauce
2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the ketchup, brown sugar, cane syrup, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire, hot sauce, Essence, and red pepper flakes and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the flavors marry, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Yield: about 4 cups

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Yield: about 2/3 cup

Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 8 hours 40 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes

 

 

Spinach Enchiladas

 

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2002

4 Poblano chile peppers, about 1 pound
4 pounds fresh spinach, stems removed and well rinsed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 4 tablespoons
1 cup chopped yellow onions
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus 1/4 cup
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup cubed queso fresco or queso blanco
1 cup cubed Pepper Jack, plus 1 cup grated
1 cup grated cotija or Parmesan
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 corn tortillas
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
Refried Beans, recipe follows
Mexican Rice, recipe follows

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Roast the peppers by placing them on an open gas flame, turning them frequently with tongs until all sides are charred black, about 7 to 10 minutes. (Alternately, the peppers can be roasted under a broiler, or on top of a gas or charcoal grill.) Place the blackened peppers in a plastic or paper bag, and let rest until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Peel the peppers, split in half lengthwise, and discard the seeds and the stems. Roughly chop and set aside.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In 3 batches, add the spinach and blanch for 15 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and shock in an ice bath. Remove and squeeze out the excess. Chop and set aside.

In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until very soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, for 45 seconds. Add 1/4 cup of the flour and cook, stirring with a heavy wooden spoon, to make a light roux, 2 minutes. Gradually add the half-and-half, and cook, stirring, until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the spinach and stir to incorporate. Remove from the heat and fold in half of the chopped chiles. Adjust the seasoning, to taste. Fold in the cubed queso fresco and both Pepper Jacks, and set aside.

In a bowl, combine the grated Pepper Jack and cotija. Set aside.

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium temperature. One at a time, add the tortillas to the hot oil and cook, turning, until soft and pliable, 15 seconds per side, adding more oil as needed. Remove from the pan and place on a work surface. Place about 1/2 cup of the spinach mixture into the center of each tortilla and roll up into a cylinder. Place, seam side down, in a single layer across the bottom of a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish.

In a saucepan, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of flour and cook, stirring constantly with a heavy wooden spoon, to make a light roux. Slowly add the chicken stock and cook, stirring, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cream and cook, stirring, until thick, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining poblano peppers and cook for 1 minute. Pour over the filled enchiladas and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cover evenly with the grated cheeses. Return to the oven and bake until the cheeses are melted and bubbly and the enchiladas are completely warmed through, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Serve with Refried Beans and Mexican Rice.

Refried Beans:
1 cup dried pinto beans, soaked overnight in a large bowl with water to cover by 2-inches, and drained
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup bacon drippings or lard
1 cup chopped yellow onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced, seeded jalapeno
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch cayenne
1/2 teaspoon chopped oregano
1/2 cup grated queso blanco
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, garnish

In a medium, heavy pot, combine the beans, bay leaf, and enough water to cover by 1 to 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, adding more water as necessary to keep covered. When the beans are soft, mash in the pot with a potato masher or the back of heavy wooden spoon. Remove from the heat.

In a large, heavy skillet, heat the bacon fat over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Add the beans and any cooking liquid from the pot, and the oregano, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring with a heavy wooden spoon, until the mixture forms a thick paste, 5 to 10 minutes, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time to keep from getting dry.

Remove from the heat and transfer to a decorative bowl. Sprinkle with the cheese and cilantro, and serve.

Yield: about 2 1/2 cups (4 to 6 servings)

Mexican Rice:
2 tablespoons lard
1/2 cup ground pork
1/4 pound chorizo, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped white onions
1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cups long grain rice
1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
4 cups chicken stock, or water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped green onions

In a medium, heavy saucepan, heat the lard over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, stirring until no longer pink. Add the sausages and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the onions and bell peppers, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the stock, salt, and saffron, and stir well. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover, and cook undisturbed until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork. Add the oregano and cilantro, and stir to incorporate.

Turn into a decorative bowl and garnish with the green onions. Serve immediately.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 1 hour
Inactive Prep Time: 24 hours 25 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 50 minutes

 

 

Smashed Potato Salad

 

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2002

2 pounds small white potatoes
1 bunch scallions, sliced thinly on the bias
1 red onion, diced
3/4 to 1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

In a saucepan, cover the potatoes with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender. Drain and place in a mixing bowl. Smash the potatoes with a potato masher. Add scallions, red onion, mayonnaise, and cider vinegar. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

 

Big T-Bone Steaks with Chipotle Butter

 

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2002

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup Essence, recipe follows
2 (48-ounce) T-bone steaks
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons chopped chipotle chiles in abodo sauce
1/2 to 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
Texas Toast, recipe follows

Combine the oil and Essence seasoning in a small bowl and mix well.

Spread both sides of the steaks completely with the mixture. Place in a shallow dish, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. Remove from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before grilling, about 30 minutes.

In a bowl, mix together the butter, chilis, adobo sauce, to taste, lime juice, coriander, and salt until smooth. Transfer to a sheet of plastic wrap and roll up into a log. Refrigerate until firm.

Preheat the grill.

Remove the chipotle butter from the refrigerator and cut into 4 thick slices. Set aside. Place the steaks on the hot grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side. Move to the cooler part of the grill, close the grill lid, and cook to desired temperature, 8 to 10 minutes additional time for medium-rare.

Place 2 slices of the butter on the top of each steak and leave on the grill until starting to melt, about 30 seconds. Remove from the grill and place the steaks on platters. Serve immediately with Texas Toast.

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Yield: about 2/3 cup

Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

Texas Toast:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon Essence
4 thick slices bread
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, garnish

Preheat the grill.

In a small bowl, mix the butter, garlic, and Essence until smooth. Place the toast on the grill and cook until lightly colored on 1 side.

Remove and spread 1 tablespoon of the seasoned butter on the toasted side. Return to the grill and cook until lightly toasted on the bottom, and the garlic butter is melted across the top. Remove from the grill and cut each toast in half on the diagonal. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 toasts (2 to 4 servings)

Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 24 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

 

Lattice Top Peach Cobbler

 

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2002

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
Pinch salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 large peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced (about 6 cups)
1 tablespoon Amaretto liqueur, or Bourbon whiskey
Basic Sweet Pie Crust, recipe follows
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 quarts vanilla ice cream

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the peaches and cook, stirring gently, for 1 minute. Add the sugar-flour mixture, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the Amaretto. Let cool.

Divide the pie dough in 2, one portion slightly larger then the other. Roll out the larger portion on a lightly floured surface to about 11 inches in diameter. Transfer to an 8-inch cast iron skillet or Dutch oven, fitting the dough up the sides, leaving a slight overhang. Roll out the remaining dough into a large rectangle and cut into 1-inch thick strips.

Pour the peach mixture into the bottom dough. Working one strip at a time, create a lattice top crust by laying the strips across the top in 1 direction, then turn and lay across in the other, interweaving the strips, if desired. Roll up the overhanging bottom crust over the edges and pinch to seal. Crimp together around the pan. Brush the top with the cream and lightly sprinkle with the sugar. Bake until the crust is golden and the juices are bubbly, about 40 minutes.

Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Slice and serve with ice cream on top.

Basic Sweet Pie Crust:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick cold butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening
2 to 3 tablespoons ice water

Sift the flour, sugar, and salt into a large bowl. Using your fingers, work in the butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 2 tablespoons of ice water and work with your fingers until the water is incorporated and the dough comes together. Add more water as needed to make a smooth dough, being careful not to over-mix. Form the dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and let rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Yield: about 8 servings
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

 

 

 

Tinga Poblana: Pork Tenderloin in a Roasted Tomato and Avocado Sauce

Recipe courtesy Priscila Satcoff

1/2 tablespoon oil
1 small onion thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 pound plum tomatoes roasted, peeled and chopped
6 ounces chorizo, out of the casing, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 ounces canned chipotle chiles in adobo, blended
Salt, to taste, plus 1/2 teaspoon, and more for seasoning
1 medium avocado peeled and pitted
2 medium-size tomatillos, husks removed
1/2 cup cilantro
1 cup cold water
Cilantro pluches, for garnish
2 medium size pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each, trimmed)

In a medium-size pan heat the oil, and sauti the onions and chopped garlic, until fragrant. Add the chopped tomatoes, and cook for about 30 minutes at medium heat.

Mix in the cooked chorizo, cloves, cinnamon, thyme and chipotle chiles, add salt, to taste. Set aside.

In a blender or food processor blend the avocado, tomatillos, cilantro, water and salt, until you get a smooth purie. Set aside.

Season the pork tenderloins with salt. In a very hot cast-iron skillet sear the pork for about 4 minutes, turn the pork, and cook on the other side for about 2 minutes or until done. Let rest for about 5 minutes.

On a dinner plate put the avocado-tomatillo salsa. In the center, mound the tomato-chipotle sauce. Slice the pork on a diagonal, and place on top of the tomato sauce and garnish with a sprig of cilantro.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes





Episode #: MP1B36

 

 

Baked Macaroni and Cheese   EA1E10

 

 

courtesy Alton Brown

1/2 pound elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon powdered mustard
3 cups milk
1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 large egg
12 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh black pepper

Topping:
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup panko bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente.

While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and mustard and keep it moving for about five minutes. Make sure it's free of lumps. Stir in the milk, onion, bay leaf, and paprika. Simmer for ten minutes and remove the bay leaf.

Temper in the egg. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the macaroni into the mix and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.

Melt the butter in a saute pan and toss the bread crumbs to coat. Top the macaroni with the bread crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and rest for five minutes before serving.

Remember to save leftovers for fried Macaroni and Cheese.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

 

 

Chicken or Beef Bolognese  WP1B17


> See this recipe on-air on 02/16/2002 at 1:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, "Pizza, Pasta & More!," Random House, 2000

5 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds coarsely ground chicken, preferably dark meat, or, 2 pounds of coarsely ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium white onion, (about 2 cups), trimmed and cut into small dice
2 medium carrots, (about 1 cup), trimmed, peeled, and cut into small dice
1 medium celery stalk, trimmed and cut into small dice
4 or 5 garlic cloves, cut into small dice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
2 1/2 pounds Roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped fine
3 cups chicken stock, heated
Pinch or minced fresh oregano leaves
Pinch minced fresh thyme leaves
6 or 7 chopped fresh basil leaves
Pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 pounds rigatoni, cooked al dente

In a 10 or 12-inch saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Saute the ground chicken or beef until lightly browned, breaking up the pieces as they cook. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken or beef with a slotted spoon and drain in a colander. Set aside until needed.

In the same saute pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Over medium heat, saute the onion, carrots and celery until they just start to color, 6 to 8 minutes. Do not brown. Add the garlic, stir in the tomato paste, and cook a few minutes longer.

Deglaze the pan with the wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost all the liquid has evaporated. Add the tomatoes, cook for 2 or 3 minutes, then pour in the stock and reserved chicken and season with the oregano, thyme, and a little salt and pepper. Cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 30 minutes. If the sauce has thickened too much or you prefer a thinner sauce, add a little more stock. Stir in the chopped basil and the red pepper flakes and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Serve over rigatoni.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Medium

 

 

Wolfgang's Beef Goulash WP1A24

 

 

Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, 2001

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cups onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon caraway seeds, toasted and ground
1 1/2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon spicy paprika
2 tablespoons minced fresh marjoram leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 cups chicken stock
2 1/2 pounds beef shank, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Spaetzle, recipe follows

In a large sauti pan, heat the olive oil and sauti the onions and sugar until caramelized. Add the garlic and caraway seed. Cook for 1 minute. Add the sweet and sharp paprika, marjoram, thyme, and bay leaf. Sauti another minute, until fragrant. Add the tomato paste. Deglaze with the vinegar and the stock and add the pieces of beef shank, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook until very tender, about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve with Spaetzle on the side.

Spaetzle:
4 egg yolks
1 egg
1 3/4 cups milk
1 pound (about 3 cups) all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup peanut oil
Salt
Pepper
2 ounces unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley

In a small bowl, beat together the egg yolks, egg and milk. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix with hand until well blended. Do not overmix at this stage. Cover the bowl and refrigerate. Allow the batter to rest for at least 1 hour.

Bring salted water to a boil. Place a perforated hotel pan on top of the pot. Place the batter on the pan and force through the holes to form spaetzle. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until al dente. Transfer cooked spaetzle to a bowl of ice water to shock. When cool to the touch, drain well. Stir in half the oil. (At this point you can cover and refrigerate up to 2 days).

Over high heat, place a large sauti pan until it gets very hot. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of oil and the boiled spaetzle. Sauti until golden. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Finish with butter and sprinkle with parsley.

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

 

 

Green-Chile Cheese Puff

 

 

Recipe courtesy Gourmet Magazine

4 fresh polbano chiles (about 3/4 pound)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
6 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 pound freshly grated Monterey Jack (about 2 cups)
Fresh tomato salsa, as an accompaniment

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and oil a 9-inch glass pie plate.

Roast and peel poblanos. Wearing protective gloves, cut chiles into 1/2-inch dice. Melt butter. Into a small bowl sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat eggs until doubled in volume, about 3 minutes. Add butter, flour mixture, and cheeses and beat well. Stir in chiles and pour mixture into pie plate. Bake custard in middle of oven until top is puffed and golden brown and a tester comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.

Serve cheese puff immediately (it will fall slightly) with salsa.

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

 

 

Classic Zabaglione

Recipe courtesy Gourmet Magazine

3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons dry Marsala

Have ready an instant-read thermometer in a cup of hot water. In a metal bowl with a whisk or a hand-held electric mixer beat together all ingredients until combined well. Set bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water and beat mixture until tripled in volume and thermometer registers 140 degrees, about 5 minutes. To ensure that eggs are cooked, beat mixture 3 minutes more. Serve zabaglione immediately.

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes





Episode #: CL9675

 

 

 

 

Green Pasta Dough: Fettuccine Verde

Recipe copyright 2000, Mario Batali. All rights reserved.

1 bunch baby spinach leaves, washed
4 extra large eggs
3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Place a bowl filled with water and ice next to the stove top. Plunge the spinach into the boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Remove from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and immerse in the ice water. When cooled, remove from the water, squeeze in a towel to dry and place in the bowl of a food processor. Puree until a very fine paste forms.

In a bowl, combine the mint puree and the eggs and stir well to combine. Mound 3 1/2 cups of the flour in the center of a large wooden cutting board. Make a well in the middle of the flour and add the egg and spinach and the olive oil. Using a fork, beat together the eggs and oil and begin to incorporate the flour, starting with the inner rim of the well.

As you expand the well, keep pushing the flour up from the base of the mound to retain the well shape. The dough will come together when half of the flour is incorporated.

Start kneading the dough with both hands, using the palms of your hands. Once you have a cohesive mass, remove the dough from the board and scrape up and discard any leftover bits. Lightly re-flour the board and continue kneading for six more minutes. The dough should be elastic and a little sticky. Wrap the dough in plastic and allow to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature. Roll out to the thinnest setting on a pasta rolling machine. Cut the pasta into 1/4-inch wide ribbons, place on a sheet tray that has been liberally sprinkled with semolina flour, cover with clean towels and set aside.

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes





Episode #: MB2C15

 

 

Arugula and Prosciutto Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Pecans  ee2b36


> See this recipe on-air on 02/17/2002 at 9:00 AM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Pepper
1 bunch arugula, washed and stemmed
1 cup pears, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Maytag Farms blue cheese
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/4 pound prosciutto, sliced thinly

In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar and oil, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

In a large salad bowl, combine arugula, pears, and blue cheese. Toss with the dressing. Top with pecans and prosciutto, and serve.

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

 

 

Tournedos with Bearnaise Sauce  ee2a40

 

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2000

4 (3-ounce) tournedos of beef
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons butter
Bearnaise sauce, recipe follows

Season tournedos well on all sides with salt and pepper. Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the vegetable oil and the butter. Add the tournedos to pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Serve 2 tournedos per person, topped with the Bearnaise Sauce.

Bearnaise Sauce:
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
2 or 3 stems tarragon
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon water
2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

In a saucepan combine shallots, lemon juice, vinegar and tarragon stems and cook over medium heat until liquid has reduced to 2 tablespoons. Let reduction cool to room temperature.

In a metal bowl, combine egg yolk, water and reduction over a pot of simmering water. Whisk well until egg mixture begins to form ribbons when whisk is lifted out of mixture. While continuing to whisk, drizzle in melted butter little by little until completely incorporated and sauce is thick. Add chopped tarragon, taste and season with salt and white pepper.

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

 

 

Tournedos Rossini with Chatue Potatoes   em1a43

 

 

Recipe Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

6 slices of foie gras, 1/4-inch thick and 2 inches in diameter
24 slices of black truffles
1/2 cup Madeira
Salt and pepper
18 tourneed potatoes
6 (6 to 8-ounce) fillets
6 canapes (rounds of white bread sauteed in butter)
Salt and black pepper
10 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Season the foie gras with salt and pepper. Place the Foie Gras in a shallow dish and cover with 1/4 cup of the Madeira. Soak the truffle slices in the remaining 1/4 cup of Madeira. Marinate the foie gras and truffles for 10 minutes. Remove the foie gras and truffle slices, reserve the Madeira. In a saute pan, melt 8 tablespoons of butter. Add the potatoes to the melted butter and season with salt and pepper. Saute the potatoes for 3 to 4 minutes. Place the potatoes in the oven and roast the potatoes until golden brown and tender, about 20 minutes, shaking the pan every five minutes. Season the fillets with salt and pepper. In a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter. When the butter has melted, add the fillets and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan. Place the canapes in the saute pan and arrange the fillets on top. Place the pan in the oven and roast for 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare. In a hot saute pan, sear the foie gras for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Remove the foie gras and drain on a paper-lined plate. Dissolve the arrowroot in 2 tablespoons of the reserved Madeira to form a slurry and set aside. Add the reserved Madeira, truffles and veal stock to the foie gras fat. Bring the liquid up to boil and whisk in the slurry. Boil the liquid for a couple of minutes and then reduce to a simmer. Cook the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, remove the fillets and potatoes from the oven. Place the fillets in the center of each plate. Arrange three potatoes around each fillet. Top each fillet with a piece of seared foie gras. Spoon the sauce over the top of the foie gras and garnish with parsley.

Yield: 6 servings

 

 

Panko-Crusted Chicken and Penne with Wild Mushroom Ragu   ee2b36


> See this recipe on-air on 02/01/2002 at 5:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

1/2 cup dried porcinis
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup flour
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 eggs
2 chicken breast halves, pounded thin
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning, recipe follows
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, sliced
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 poblano, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 plum tomatoes, quartered
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, roughly chopped
1/4 pound prosciutto, sliced thinly and chopped
1 pound penne pasta, cooked al dente

Place porcinis in a small bowl. Pour boiling water over porcinis and let soak for 5 minutes.

Place flour in shallow dish. Place panko in a separate shallow dish. Beat eggs and place in another shallow dish. Sprinkle chicken with Creole seasoning. Dredge chicken in the flour and shake off excess. Dredge chicken in eggs and shake off excess. Dredge chicken in panko and press so panko adheres.

In a large saute pan over medium heat, add canola oil and heat. When oil is hot, add chicken and pan fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove from pan and keep warm.

In another saute pan, add olive oil and heat. Add onions and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Add peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and shiitake mushrooms. Drain porcinis and add and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Add prosciutto and cook for 1 minute. Add pasta to the pan and toss for 2 minutes.

Pour vegetable mixture into a large pasta bowl. Top with chicken breasts and serve.

Emeril?s Creole Seasoning (Essence)

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Yields: about 2/3 cup

Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

 

 

Chicken Tamales   bf1b02


> See this recipe on-air on 02/12/2002 at 1:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Trevino Family

Chicken filling:
3 fryers
1 bell pepper
1 stalk celery, with tops
1 small onion
1/2 head garlic
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, packed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon salt
3 bay leaves

Place fryers in stock pot. Fill the pot with water to cover chickens. Add the remaining ingredients boil for 1 hour.

When chickens are done remove from pot, peel off the skin, de-bone chicken, chop and set aside.

TOMATILLO SAUCE:
3 pounds tomatillos (shells removed)
1 poblano pepper
1 bell pepper
1 medium onion
4 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoons each cumin and oregano
Pinch ground cloves
Salt and pepper

Parboil tomatillos, poblano pepper, bell pepper, onion. Chop, add remaining ingredients and coarsely blend. Set aside.

Sauti chopped chicken in a little oil and tomatillo sauce. Cook for 10 minutes.

BEAN FILLING FOR TAMALES:
4 cups pinto beans
1 whole onion
1 head garlic
1 tablespoons salt

1 cup chopped onion
1 ounce chopped garlic

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Chile powder
1 1/2 teaspoons comino (cumin)

In a large stock pot, cover beans with water. Add onion, head of garlic and salt. Boil until done, drain, reserving liquid. Mash beans and set aside.

Mince 1 cup onion, 1-ounce garlic and sauti in 1/4 cup of oil. When onion is clear add flour constantly mixing with whisk until golden. Add mashed beans with a conservative amount of liquid from beans. Add chile powder, oregano, comino. Add salt if needed. Taste again.

MASA: 6 pounds masa 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 1 3/4 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon comino, (cumin) 2 1/2 pounds of lard or vegetable shortening 7 ounces water or chicken broth

Corn husks

Mix all ingredients on low mixer setting. After thoroughly mixed, beat (or knead) at medium for 15 minutes until masa dough is smooth. To check readiness, drop a small amount of masa in a glass filled with water. If masa floats, it’s ready. Using back of spoon, spread masa mixture thinly and evenly on inside of corn husk. Covering half the length of each husk. Fill with tamale filling and fold. Get 16 quart stock pot with lid, steamer with lid or tamalera: tamale steamer. Tamaleras as a rule come equipped with rack and lid. Stainless steel vegetable steamer fan like: sold in most grocery stores. Damp kitchen towel. The bottom of the pot is filled with hot water being careful not to cover the rack. The rack is covered with tamale husks that were left over from the ones used for the tamales. The vegetable steamer is placed over the husks bottom side up to give a dome effect. The tamales are placed open and up, side by side around the dome. Continue this process with about 2 dozen tamales. As the pot begins to fill up the tamales can be placed flat on top of each other. Corn husks again are used to cover the mound of tamales then cover with a cloth and close with the lid. The lid should fit well enough as to keep the steam in the pot. Bring to rapid boil, reduce heat, steam for 30 minutes. To test doneness, open husk. Tamale should be firm. Masa should not adhere to the husk. When cooked remove all tamales. Ready to eat.

Yield: 3 pounds of masa equals 3 dozen tamales
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

 

 

Oyster House Clam Chowder  bf1b11


> See this recipe on-air on 02/17/2002 at 2:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Union Oyster House, Boston, MA

2 pounds potatoes, diced
64 ounces clam juice
4 pounds freshly cooked or frozen clams, diced
4 ounces salt pork
2 small onions, diced
8 ounces butter
2 ounces flour
32 ounces half-and-half, scalded
Salt
Pepper
Hot pepper sauce
Worcestershire
Oyster or Pilot crackers, for garnish

Bring potatoes and clam juice to a boil. Cook until potatoes are done. Add the clams, along with any surplus juice. Cook until tender, careful not to overcook and toughen the clams. Set aside.

Skin the salt pork, dice it, and saute in a pan. Cook until rendered. Add onions and saute until translucent. Add butter, melt, and cook slightly. Add flour. If mixture is too loose, add a little more flour. Cook until slightly colored.

Bring clams, juice and potatoes back to boil. Add cooked flour and salt pork mixture. Sauce will thicken, so stir often. Bring to a rolling boil. Add previously heated half-and-half to desired consistency. Season, to taste, with salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.

Serve with Oyster or Pilot crackers.

Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

 

 

Clamcakes   bf1b13


> See this recipe on-air on 01/29/2002 at 1:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Tom McGrath

2 1/2 pounds flour
1/2 cup baking powder
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon white pepper
2 extra large eggs
1 1/2 pints chopped quahogs
1 1/2 pints quahog (clam) juice
12 ounces beer
Canola oil, for frying

Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and white pepper in large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until well blended.

In a pot fitted with a oil thermometer, heat the canola oil to 350 degrees. Using a 1/2 cup measure, scoop some clamcake mixture and carefully drop clamcakes into the hot oil. Deep fry in canola oil until golden brown.

Yield: 10 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

 

 

Rhode Island Quahog Chowder   bf1b13


> See this recipe on-air on 01/29/2002 at 1:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Tom McGrath

7 1/2 pounds red bliss potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
Water, to cover
1 heaping tablespoon white pepper
1 heaping tablespoon salt
1 1/2 pound ground salt pork
1 1/2 Spanish onion, diced
1 quart chopped quahogs
1 quart quahog juice
1 heaping tablespoon fresh thyme

In large stock pot, cover potatoes with water by 2 inches. Add salt and pepper, and bring to boil then reduce to a simmer.

In large skillet, heat the salt pork. Add the onion and saute. When onions are translucent, add to the simmering potatoes.

Add quahogs, quahog juice, and thyme to the potatoes. Simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through.

Yield: 25 to 30 portions
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

 

 

New England Clam Chowder   bf1b22


> See this recipe on-air on 01/22/2002 at 9:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Linda Zeidler

3/4 ounce salad oil
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced onions
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 gallon clam stock or juice
3 large peeled and diced potatoes
Roux (3/4 pound butter and 1 1/2 cups flour)
2 cups drained, chopped clams

In large pot saute the oil and garlic about 2 minutes. Add diced vegetables and saute for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add herbs and salt. Add clam stock and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and bring to a boil again. Add roux and chopped clams, reduce heat and simmer for one hour.

This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

Yield: 10 to 12 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

 

 

Crispy Wasabi Potato Crusted Tuna em1b07


> See this recipe on-air on 02/11/2002 at 8:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

1 pound center-cut bluefin tuna
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon wasabi powder
1/4 cup water
1 large white potato, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
Drizzle of sesame oil
Sprigs of fresh chervil
2 ounces of caviar

Cut the tuna into 2 inch logs, 1 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches thick. Season the tuna with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk the wasabi and water together to form a loose paste. Using the potato threader, cut the potato into thin curl-like pieces. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper. Divide the potato curls between the tuna logs in individual piles. Brush each piece of tuna with the wasabi mixture, coating each side of the tuna completely. Place a piece of the tuna in the center of each pile of potato curls. Wrap the potatoes entirely over each piece of tuna, tightly. In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, pan-fry the tuna until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Fry the tuna in batches. Serve the tuna on a platter with a drizzle of sesame oil, chervil and a dollop of caviar.

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

 

Emeril's Three Cheese Risotto em1b07


> See this recipe on-air on 02/11/2002 at 8:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
Salt and white pepper
6 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 pound Arborio rice
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup grated Romaino cheese
1/4 cup grated Asigo cheese
2 tablespoons chopped chives

In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and season with salt and pepper. Saute for 3 minutes, or until the onions are slightly soft. Add the stock and garlic. Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 6 minutes. Add the rice and simmer for 18 minutes, stirring constantly, or until the mixture is creamy and bubbly. Add the butter, cream, cheese and chives. Reseason with salt and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes and serve immediately.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 36 minutes

 

 

Ruby Port and Rhubarb Marinade for Pork    DJ9479

 

We cut recipe in half. Very Good Sauce…we served adding corn starch to thicken.

Recipe Courtesy of Katy Sparks

1 lb. rhubarb, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cups ruby port
1 cup sugar
1 stick cinnamon
2 tablespoons minced ginger
4 pieces star anise- we used anise
2 tablespoons coriander seed
Zest of 1 orange- we did not have this
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Place rhubarb in a medium saucepan or low heat. Add remaining ingredients except the olive oil. Simmer on low 45 minutes or until rhubarb has completely pureed itself. Pass through a medium sieve, cool, whisk in olive oil. Brush marinade on pork chops or tenderloin just before cooking.

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

 

 

Pork Chops in the Style of Beneventana---Costole di Maiale Beneventana     MB2A14

 

 

Recipe copyright 2000, Mario Batali. All rights reserved.

4 center cut pork chops, 1-inch thick
Salt and pepper
Flour, for dredging
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons wild fennel seeds, or use regular fennel seeds, and grind 1 teaspoon in a spice grinder to simulate pollen, plus some to garnish
1 cup high-quality white wine
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 fennel fronds, for garnish

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.

Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and dredge them in the flour.

In a 10 to 12-inch skillet, heat the oil until almost smoking. Add the pork chops and cook 1 minute on each side, until evenly browned. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon fennel seed on 1 side of the chops. Turn and sprinkle the remaining teaspoon on the other side. Add wine and garlic, and place in the oven and cook for 15 minutes, until just cooked through.

Remove the chops to a plate and keep warm. Over medium heat, cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add the fennel fronds to the hot liquid and cook 1 minute more, allowing fronds to wilt. Remove the garlic and pour the wine sauce over the chops, garnishing with the fennel fronds and wild fennel pollen.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

 

Smothered Veal Chops with Mushroom Gravy  em1b07


> See this recipe on-air on 02/11/2002 at 8:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

4 double cut veal loin chops (12 to 14 ounces each)
Essence, recipe follows
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 ounces chopped bacon
1/4 cup flour
3 cups julienne onions
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound assorted exotic mushrooms, such as shiitakes, chanterelles, oysters, and lobster, wiped clean and sliced
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
3 tablespoons chopped green onions, green parts only

Season the chops with Essence. In a large saute pan, heat the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the chops and sear for 6 minutes and turn over and continue to sear for 5 minutes. Remove the chops from the pan and set aside. Add the bacon and fry until crispy, about 4 minutes. Stir in the flour and whisk until the mixture is smooth. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture is the color of chocolate, about 3 minutes. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the onions for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the stock, bring the mixture to a gentle boil, and simmer for about 2 minutes. Return the chops to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes, basting often. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley and green onions. Serve the chops warm with the pan gravy.

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Yield: 2/3 cup

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

 

 

Master Sushi Rice  MT1B10


> See this recipe on-air on 02/08/2002 at 4:00 PM ET.

 

Copyright, 1999, Ming Tsai, All Rights Reserved

4 cups sushi rice (Calrose/short grain)
Water up to Mount Fuji, see below
1 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup mirin
1/2 cup sugar
Garnish:
1/4 cup gari (pickled ginger) julienne
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup chopped green scallions
Soy syrup
Wasabi oil

Wash rice at least 3 times or until water is clear. Fill rice cooker with water to about 1-inch over rice or use Mt Fuji method. I highly recommend a rice cooker -- there's a reason more than 2 billion people in Asia use them. Slowly heat vinegar, mirin and sugar until very hot but not boiling. Fold in 'su' (vinegar and sugar) with the hot rice, add enough so that the rice has a tart/sweet taste. Rice should be shiny, not mushy. Carefully clean inside rim of bowl with damp cloth, cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

HERB CRAB SALAD MAKI-SUSHI
1/2 tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 pound fresh picked crab
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup basil chiffonade
1 shallot, minced
Salt and white pepper to taste
4 sheets of yaki-nori

In a bowl, whisk together honey, mustard, lemon juice and oil. Add crab, herbs and minced shallot. Season with salt and pepper and check flavor.

Lay nori, shiny side down on sushi mat and lightly pat on rice on bottom half of nori, 1/4 inch thick. Place crab filling 2/3 up on rice. Roll, moisten end to seal and let rest.

TEMPURA SHRIMP HAND ROLLS
2 cups rice flour
1/2 tablespoon togarashi or chili powder
1 quart cold club soda water
8 large butterfly shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1 package daikon sprouts
4 sheets of yaki-nori, cut in half
8 scallion fans
Wasabi oil
Salt and white pepper to taste

WASABI OIL

1/2 cup wasabi powder
1 tablespoon mirin
1 teaspoon sugar
Water
1/2 cup canola oil

SOY SYRUP

2 cups thin soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 lime juiced

In a bowl, mix flour with togarashi, or chili powder, and whisk in club soda until a pancake batter thickness is achieved. Dip the shrimp and scallions in the tempura batter and fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Lay the nori vertically with the shiny side down. Using wet hands, lightly place a 1/4-inch thick layer of rice on the bottom half of the nori. Place one shrimp and scallion fan diagonally across the rice from the top left corner to the bottom right. Lay daikon sprouts on top and add a touch of wasabi oil. Roll a cone by bringing the bottom left corner of the nori to half way up the right side edge then roll over. Moisten the top edge to glue. Repeat process.

In a stainless steel bowl, whisk together wasabi, mirin and sugar. Add water until a loose puree is achieved. Whisk in oil. For extra heat, use less oil.

Combine all the ingredients and reduce at a simmer until a syrup consistency is achieved, about a 60 to 70 percent reduction. Let cool.

PLATING

On a huge white platter, drizzle soy syrup, wasabi oil, sesame seeds, gari and scallions all over. Slice maki-sushi using both bias and straight cuts. Place hand rolls leaning against sushi. Enjoy.

Wine Suggestion: Haru Junmai-Ginjo Sake

*"Mt Fuji Method": The Mt. Fuji method is a way to determine the correct amount of water for any quantity of rice. First wash the rice till the water runs clear to wash away all the starch. Then you put it in the pan, put your hand flat on top of the rice, and fill the pot with water until it reaches the first knuckle of your index finger (knuckle nearest your palm). It always works, no matter what the size of your hand.

 

 

Tortellini Bolognesi  (mb2b01)


> See this recipe on-air on 02/12/2002 at 5:30 PM ET.

 

Recipe copyright 2000, Mario Batali. All rights reserved.

Filling:
4 tablespoons sweet butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces ground turkey
8 ounces ground veal
8 ounces ground pork shoulder
8 ounces prosciutto, finely diced
8 ounces mortadella, finely diced
1 egg, beaten
2 cups Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

In a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed, large saucepan, heat the butter and oil until it foams and subsides. Add the turkey, veal and pork shoulder and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is well-browned and begins to release some of its juices. Add the prosciutto and mortadella and cook for 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Place in a food processor and mix to combine. Add the egg and the Parmigiano-Reggiano and mix well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add at least 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg and mix again. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Brodo and assembly:
For the brodo:
1 pound beef scraps
1 pound beef or veal bones
1 pound beef tongue, cut into 4 or 5 pieces
1 pound boiler chicken, cut into 6 pieces
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
10 to 12 liters cold water
Salt and pepper

Place the beef, bones, tongue, chicken pieces, onion, carrot and celery in a large soup pot, cover with the water and bring almost to a boil, very slowly. Reduce the heat to simmer before the mixture boils, and allow to cook for 4 hours, skimming off the foam and any excess fat that rises to the surface. After 4 hours, remove from heat, strain the liquid twice, first through a conical seive and second through cheesecloth and allow to cool.

Basic pasta dough:
3 1/2 to 4 cups flour
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Mound 3 1/2 cups of the flour in the center of a large wooden cutting board. Make a well in the middle of the flour and add the eggs and the olive oil. Using a fork, beat together the eggs and oil and begin to incorporate the flour, starting with the inner rim of the well.

As you expand the well, keep pushing the flour up from the base of the mound to retain the well shape. The dough will come together when half of the flour is incorporated.

Start kneading the dough with both hands, using the palms of your hands. Once you have a cohesive mass, remove the dough from the board and scrape up and discard any leftover bits. Lightly reflour the board and continue kneading for 6 more minutes. The dough should be elastic and a little sticky. Wrap the dough in plastic and allow to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature. Roll or shape as desired.

To assemble the dish:

Cut the prepared pasta dough into 3 equal portions. Using a pasta machine, roll out the pasta to the thinnest setting then cut the sheets into 2-inch squares. Place 1 teaspoon of the tortellini filling in the center of each 2-inch square. Fold the opposite corners together to form a triangle and press the edges together firmly to seal. Bring the long points of the triangle together and join with firm finger pressure. Continue filling and shaping tortellini until all the pasta and filling are used. Set the tortellini on a sheet tray, covered with a clean, damp towel.

Bring the prepared brodo to a boil and season with salt and pepper. Drop the tortellini into the brodo and cook until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove tortellini from the brodo with a slotted spoon, and divide among 10 to 12 heated pasta bowls. Spoon some of the brodo into each bowl and serve immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 40 minutes

 

 

Thai Coconut Soup with Lemon Grass and Sugarcane Chicken Dumplings


> See this recipe on-air on 02/10/2002 at 9:30 AM ET.

(wp1e25)

Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, 2000

Thai Coconut Soup:
2 cups Soup Base, recipe follows
1 cup coconut milk
6 Kaffir lime leaves
Salt and pepper
Lime juice, to taste
About 1 tablespoon palm sugar, to taste
Sugarcane Chicken Dumplings, recipe follows

Garnish:
1 ounce glass noodles, soaked in water until softened
1/4 cup carrots, cut into julienne
1/4 cup leeks, cut into julienne
4 Thai chiles, stems removed, split in half lengthwise, seeded
4 Kaffir lime leaves, cut in a thin chiffonade

To the soup base, add the coconut milk and lime leaves. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, lime juice and sugar. Add the dumplings and simmer until done, about 3 minutes.

Divide the softened glass noodles on four soup bowls. Place two dumplings crisscross on top of the noodles, leaning to the side of the bowl. Divide the soup onto the four bowls. Garnish each bowl with julienne of carrots, leeks, Thai chiles and lime leaf. Serve immediately.

Soup Base:
2 1/2 cups lobster stock
1 tablespoon chili paste
1 lemon grass, cut into 2 inch sticks
10 fresh Thai basil leaves
1 Thai bird chile

In a saucepan, combine the lobster stock, chili paste, lemon grass, Thai basil leaves and Thai bird chile and bring to a boil. Reduce until only 2 cups remain.

Sugarcane Chicken Dumplings:
4 ounces ground lean chicken
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon mushroom soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons potato starch
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
8 (4-inch) sugarcane sticks

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, potato starch and black pepper. Mix until well blended. Divide into 8 portions. Wrap each portion around the end of each sugarcane stick. Reserve.

Yield: Serves 4
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

 

 

Dinner Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing  (em1e48)


> See this recipe on-air on 01/21/2002 at 8:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

1 head red leaf lettuce, separated into leaves, rinsed and patted dry, torn into large pieces
1 head Bibb lettuce, separated into leaves, rinsed and patted dry, torn into large pieces
8 ounces fresh button mushrooms, wiped dry, stems trimmed, and thinly sliced lengthwise
1/4 cup thinly sliced shallot rings
1/2 pint yellow grape tomatoes, well rinsed
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper

In a large salad bowl, toss together the red leaf and Bibb lettuces. Add the sliced mushrooms, shallot rings, and tomatoes.

To make the dressing, in a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the honey, mustard and vinegar. Slowly add the oil in a steady stream, and whisk until all the oil is added and the mixture is emulsified. Add the salt and whisk together. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Toss the salad with the dressing, to taste, adding about 1 tablespoon at a time. Sprinkle with pepper, and serve immediately.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

 

 

Sunday Dinner Pork Roast with Mushroom Gravy (em1e48)


> See this recipe on-air on 01/21/2002 at 8:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

1 (5 to 7 pound) pork loin or butt
1 whole head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
Emeril's Red Hot Sauce or other hot sauce
1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

For the Gravy:
6 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 bunch green onions, green and white parts chopped separately
2 cups rich beef stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pound button or cremini mushrooms
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Pierce the roast all over with the tip of a paring knife and stuff one clove of garlic into each hole, followed by a few drops of hot sauce. Sprinkle on all sides with Essence and garlic powder and rub into the meat. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the roast evenly on all sides, about 10 to 15 minutes. Add the chopped onion, celery, bell pepper, and enough water to come 1-inch up the sides of the pan. Add the teriyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and stir to combine and loosen any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Cover and bake for 45 minutes.

Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and add a more water as necessary to come 1-inch up the sides of the pan. Continue to cook until very tender, about 3 1/2 hours total cooking time.

Meanwhile, to make the gravy, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat, until milk chocolate-colored roux is formed, about 15 minutes. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and the white part of the green onions, and cook until the vegetables are soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the beef stock and heavy cream and cook until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.

While the sauce is simmering, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until tender and golden brown around the edges, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and teriyaki sauce to the gravy and simmer until flavors come together, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.

Remove the roast from the oven and transfer to a platter. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Strain the pan juices through a fine mesh strainer into the gravy and simmer until heated through and thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve over the carved roast.

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Yield: about 2/3 cup

Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

 

Nutty Green Beans  (em1e48)


> See this recipe on-air on 01/21/2002 at 8:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 pounds green beans, washed and ends trimmed
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Bring a large saucepan of water with 2 teaspoons of salt to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and refresh under cold running water. Drain.

In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the pecans, Worcestershire sauce, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and the black pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the pecans are golden brown and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the green beans and cook, stirring, until well coated and warmed through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and serve.

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

 

 

Kicked Up Bacon-Cheese Mashed Potatoes  (em1e48)


> See this recipe on-air on 01/21/2002 at 8:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

4 baking potatoes, like russets, about 3 pounds, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1/2 pound sharp cheddar, grated
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Freshly ground black pepper

Place the potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt in a heavy 4-quart saucepan and cover with water by 1-inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain in a colander and return to the cooking pot. Add the cream, butter, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Place the pan over medium low heat and mash with a potato masher to incorporate the ingredients and achieve a light texture, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the bacon, grated cheese, sour cream, and chopped chives and stir until thoroughly combined. Season, to taste.

Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

 

 

Shanghai Meatballs


> See this recipe on-air on 02/08/2002 at 8:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

1/4 pound regular-firm tofu, drained
3/4 pound ground pork
1/4 pound ground beef
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon minced gingerroot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced green onion
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
Salt
Pepper
4 cups canola oil, for frying
2 tablespoons peanut oil
10 shiitake caps, finely sliced
1 cup finely sliced carrots
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound Napa cabbage, shredded
1 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons rice wine
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup bias-cut green onions
2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water

Mash the tofu in a large bowl, then place in a small piece of cheesecloth. Wring the excess liquid from the tofu and discard. Return the tofu to the bowl. Add the pork, beef, egg, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, green onion, and jalapeno to the bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 12 equal-sized meatballs and set aside. In a medium, heavy pot set over high heat, heat the oil to 350 degrees F.

Deep-fry the meatballs until brown on all sides in canola oil, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. In a wok over high-heat, heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil. Add the mushrooms, carrot, salt, pepper and cabbage and cook, stirring, until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the meatballs, chicken broth, rice wine, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Add the green onions and cornstarch slurry, and return to a boil, stirring well. Cook until thickened, and serve.

 

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

 

 

 

Fried Rice

 


From Food Network Kitchens

8 dried shiitake mushrooms
3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten with a pinch of kosher salt
4 scallions (white and green), thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced carrot
1 large clove garlic, minced
Pinch red chile flakes
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 cups cooked long-grain rice
1 cup cooked meat cut in 1/2-inch cubes, such as pork, ham, beef, or chicken
1/2 cup frozen peas, defrosted in a strainer at room temperature

Put the mushrooms in a small bowl and cover with boiling water and soak until re-hydrated, about 20 minutes. Drain, squeeze dry, and cut mushrooms in quarters. Set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil in a well-seasoned wok or large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the pan. Pour in the eggs, swirl the pan so the egg forms a large thin pancake. (Lift the edge of the egg to allow any uncooked egg to run to the center.) As soon as the egg has set, turn it out of the pan onto a cutting board. Cool, cut into 1 inch pieces.

Wipe out the pan with a paper towel and heat the remaining peanut oil over high heat. Add the scallions and carrots and stir-fry for 1 1/2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, garlic, chile, and ginger, stir-fry for 1 minute more. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil and rice and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the meat, peas, and reserved egg, cook, stirring until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

 

 

Roast Pork Loin



 

Recipe courtesy Cheryl Smith

4 to 6 pounds pork loin, trussed with butcher twine
4 to 6 garlic cloves, chopped
4 to 6 tablespoons fresh thyme, picked and chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Olive oil

Rub pork loin with garlic and thyme and season well with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. Marinate in a plastic bag for at least 2 hours to overnight.

Brown all sides and roast on a rack in a roasting pan in a preheated 350 degree oven. Cook until center of loin reaches 160 degrees, about 40 minutes. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

 

 

Fire Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Madeira Mustard Sauce and Wasabi Mashed Potatoes   (wp1b04)


> See this recipe on-air on 01/30/2002 at 2:30 AM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, 2001

1/2 cup peanut oil
1 tablespoon black peppercorn
1 tablespoon ground star anise, plus whole pieces, for garnish
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon red curry paste
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup Madeira
3/4 cup veal stock
1 pound beef tenderloin
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon Chinese powdered mustard
2 tablespoons butter
Wasabi Mashed Potatoes, recipe follows

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Preheat a grill.

In a saucepan, heat oil, black peppercorns, star anise, coriander seeds, and Szechuan peppercorns for 1 minute until aromatic. Stir in red curry paste, tamarind paste, and honey. Deglaze with Madeira and reduce until syrupy. Add the veal stock and continue to reduce in half. Transfer to a blender and process to a puree. Strain and set aside.

Over hot grill, cook the tenderloin until grill marks appear on all sides. Transfer to a saute pan and pour in half of the strained sauce. Roast in the oven for 4 to 5 minutes or until desired doneness.

Transfer the remaining sauce to a saucepan and cook over medium heat. Reduce until thickened. In a cup, dissolve the powdered mustard in rice wine vinegar. Whisk in mustard and finish sauce with the butter.

To serve, cut the steak into thin slices. Nap with Madeira Mustard Sauce and serve with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes garnished with a whole star anise.

Wasabi Mashed Potatoes:
1 pound baking potatoes, like russets, peeled
Salted water
4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup heavy cream, heated
1 tablespoon roasted garlic puree
1/2 pound spinach, stems removed
1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi
Salt and pepper

Cut the potatoes into large pieces of equal size. Cover with salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Drain thoroughly. Pass through a food mill and whip in the butter, hot cream and roasted garlic puree.

Blanch the spinach in boiling salted water for 10 seconds. Refresh in ice water. Drain thoroughly. Transfer to a blender and add wasabi powder. Process to a puree. Stir into warm mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Yield: 4 servings

Yield: Serves 2 to 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

 

 

Pizza Margherita   (it1b01)


> See this recipe on-air on 02/13/2002 at 10:30 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Mario Batali, 2001

Pizza Dough:
1 cup warm water
1 1/2 ounces brewer's yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup passata
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced into 12 equal pieces
8 leaves fresh basil

Combine the water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and stir until dissolved. Add salt and 1 cup of the flour and mix with a wooden spoon to make a loose batter. Add 2 more cups of the flour and stir with the spoon for 2 to 3 minutes to incorporate as much flour as possible.

Bring the dough together by hand and turn out onto a floured board or marble surface. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes, until you have made a smooth, firm dough. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a towel. Set aside to rise in the warmest part of the kitchen for 45 minutes.

Cut the risen dough into 4 equal pieces and knead each portion into a round. Cover again and let rest 15 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a clean pizza stone in oven to preheat.

Dust a clean work surface lightly with flour. With your fingers and palms, flatten one of the dough rounds into a 10-inch oval about 1/4-inch thick. Spread 1/4 cup of the passata evenly on entire surface of dough, leaving 1/4-inch of dough to form edge of pizza. Take one piece of mozzarella, slice into 4 uniform slices and put on top of passata. Rip 2 leaves of basil into smaller pieces and sprinkle on top of mozzarella. Slide pizza directly onto pizza stone and bake 15 to 18 minutes, until edge of pizza is golden brown and cheese is bubbling. Repeat with remaining 3 dough balls and serve hot.

Recipe adapted from Mario Batali: Holiday Food

Other Pizza Suggestions:

Pizza Marinara:
Pizza dough, recipe from above
4 plum tomatoes
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons fresh oregano, roughly chopped
4 cloves fresh garlic, sliced thinly

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Prepare dough as directed. Thinly slice one tomato and place on dough. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over entire pizza. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon oregano and 1 clove thinly sliced garlic over tomatoes. Bake on a pizza stone until crust is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough. Serve hot.

Other topping suggestions for pizza: Prosciutto Crudo Arugula Sausage (do not pre-cook) Anchovy Broccoli Rape, blanched first

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

 

 

Calzones  (it1b01)


> See this recipe on-air on 02/13/2002 at 10:30 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Mario Batali, 2001

Pizza Dough:
1 cup warm water
1 1/2 ounces brewer's yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups ricotta
1 cup cubed prosciutto cotto (ham)

Combine the water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and stir until dissolved. Add salt and 1 cup of the flour and mix with a wooden spoon to make a loose batter. Add 2 more cups of the flour and stir with the spoon for 2 to 3 minutes to incorporate as much flour as possible.

Bring the dough together by hand and turn out onto a floured board or marble surface. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes, until you have made a smooth, firm dough. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a towel. Set aside to rise in the warmest part of the kitchen for 45 minutes.

Cut the risen dough into 4 equal pieces and knead each portion into a round. Cover again and let rest 15 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a clean pizza stone in oven to preheat.

Dust a clean work surface lightly with flour. With your fingers and palms, flatten one of the dough rounds into a 10-inch oval about 1/4-inch thick.

In a separate bowl, mix together ricotta, mozzarella, and ham. Spoon 1/4 of mixture just above the center of one oval of dough. Fold the dough to form a half-moon and then press the edges to seal. Fold the edge up with your fingertips and pinch closed to form a ridge all the way around. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Place calzones on pizza stone and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden brown. Serve hot.

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

 

 

Warm German Potato Salad  (bf1b22)


> See this recipe on-air on 01/22/2002 at 9:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Liz Darland

1 to 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes
1/4 pound bacon
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
Fresh snipped chives, optional garnish
Minced parsley, optional garnish
Hard boiled eggs, optional garnish

Scrub potatoes and cook in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and, while hot, skin and cut into 1/4-inch slices. You should have about 4 cups. Set aside.

Place bacon in a skillet and fry until almost crisp. Remove bacon from pan and add onion and celery, cook until tender and transparent, remove from pan.

Drain off all but one tablespoon of bacon fat; add flour, sugar, salt and pepper to skillet stir until slightly browned. Add vinegar and water and cook until mixture is slightly thickened. Add back the bacon, onion, and celery.

Pour hot dressing over potatoes; stir gently to blend. The potatoes should look glossy. Garnish with hard-boiled egg slices, sprinkle minced parsley, and chives over top. Serve warm.

This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

 

 

Hamhock, Red Beans and Rice  (ee2299)


> See this recipe on-air on 02/06/2002 at 5:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
8 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 2 ounce links
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon salt
1 ham hock, about 1 pound
1 pound red beans, soaked and drained
8-10 cups chicken stock
2 cups cooked white long grain rice, warm
Garnish: 2 tablespoons chopped green onions and Essence, recipe follows
Crusty loaf of bread

In a stock pot, saute the onions, celery, and garlic for 1 -2 minutes. Add the sausage, bay leaf, black pepper, thyme, cayenne, and salt, saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the ham hock and beans. Cover the mixture with the stock. Bring up to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook the bean mixture for 2 hours or until the beans are tender. Mash 1/4 of the mixture against the side of the pot with a spoon. Reseason with salt and pepper if needed. Remove the ham hock and slice the meat off the bone. To assemble, spoon the warm rice onto the serving bowl. Ladle the bean mixture right over the top. Garnish with green onions, Essence and crusty bread.

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Yield: 2/3 cup

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

 

 

Veal Scaloppine with Lemon and Fennel: Scaloppine di Vitello con Limone e Finocchio  (mb2c18)


> See this recipe on-air on 02/05/2002 at 5:30 PM ET.

 

Recipe copyright 2000, Mario Batali. All rights reserved.

1 head fennel, cored, sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 tablespoons plus 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound veal hip or top round
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
1 large lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons butter
1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup

Core the fennel and cut in half. Cut each half in 1/8-inch julienne.

In a 10 to 12-inch saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until just smoking. Add the fennel and cook, stirring often until soft and golden, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Slice the veal into 1/8-inch thick slices (or arrange to have your butcher do this for you). Pound each piece of veal with a meat hammer until nearly paper-thin. Season each piece with salt and pepper and dredge in flour. Heat the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in a 12 to 14-inch saute pan until smoking. Add 4 pieces of the dredged veal and cook until light golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and continue with the remaining pieces. When the second batch is browned, add the first batch back to the pan and the wine, chicken broth and lemon juice and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until the liquid is nearly gone. Add the butter, then remove the veal to a platter with the fennel, add the parsley to the sauce and pour it over the meat. Sprinkle with lemon zest and serve.

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

 

 

Chicken "Saltimbocca": Saltimbocca di Pollo  (mb2c17)



> See this recipe on-air on 01/31/2002 at 5:30 PM ET.

 

Recipe copyright 2000, Mario Batali. All rights reserved.

1 cup all purpose flour
Salt and pepper
4 (8-ounce) chicken breasts
4 large slices prosciutto
4 large sage leaves, plus 20 smaller leaves
2 cups plus 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 shallots, thinly sliced
1/2 pound oyster mushrooms, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 cup Marsala wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
1 bunch Italian parsley, chopped to yield 1/4 cup

Season the flour with salt and pepper.

With a meat mallet, pound the chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness. Season each breast with salt and pepper and lay 1 sage leaf on each breast. Lay 1 slice prosciutto over each piece and fold in half like a book. Secure the two sides with a toothpick and dredge each breast in the seasoned flour.

In a heavy-bottomed pot with high sides, heat the 2 cups olive oil to 375 degrees. Make sure that you have a slotted spoon or spider close by. Working in a few batches, fry the leaves in the oil, removing with the slotted spoon after 30 seconds. Season with salt, set on a plate lined with paper towels to drain, and set aside.

In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the remaining olive oil until smoking. Add the chicken and saute until golden brown on both sides. Add the shallots and mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms have sweated, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the Marsala and chicken stock and cook over high heat until reduce by half. Swirl the butter into the pan, add the parsley and serve on 4 warmed dinner plates, topped with the fried sage leaves.

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

 

 

Chicken Paprika  (wp1b16)


> See this recipe on-air on 01/31/2002 at 6:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck

4 (12-ounce) chicken breasts or 4 half-chickens
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup peanut oil
4 cups onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup tomato, concasse
2 tablespoons minced marjoram leaves
1 teaspoon minced thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 red bell peppers, both roasted, peeled, cored, seeded, and 1 cut into 1 inch by 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons minced parsley leaves
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
Napkin Dumplings, recipe follows

Cut each chicken breast into 3 pieces. Season with salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon of paprika. Lightly coat with flour. In a braising pan, heat peanut oil. Sear chicken pieces until brown on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and place in a tray.

Add onions to the pan and saute for 5 minutes until golden brown. Add the garlic and cumin seeds. Cook 1 more minute. Add the tomato paste, tomato, and remaining 2 tablespoons of paprika. Stir until well blended. Add the marjoram, thyme and bay leaf. Deglaze with the vinegar and wine. Add chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add the reserved chicken pieces and cover with a piece of vented parchment paper. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add cream and continue to simmer another 10 minutes or until the chicken is tender.

Transfer chicken to a saute pan. Pour sauce and 1 roasted pepper in a blender. Process to a puree. Taste and adjust seasoning. Pour sauce over chicken. Reheat until warm. Garnish with pepper strips, minced parsley and creme fraiche.

Servietten Knudel (Napkin Dumpling):
2 ounces butter
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 small onion, minced
1 loaf white bread, crust trimmed
2 teaspoons minced thyme
2 teaspoons minced chives
1 teaspoon minced parsley
1/4 cup flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
Salt and pepper
Freshly ground nutmeg, to taste

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.

In a saute pan, over medium high heat, melt the butter. Cook the garlic and onions until translucent. Do not allow to develop color.

Cut the bread into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in a baking sheet and bake in the oven to dry, about 20 minutes. Do not allow to develop color. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Pour the onion mixture all over the bread. Add the thyme, chives, parsley and flour. Toss to evenly distribute the herbs with the bread and flour.

In a small bowl, combine the egg and milk. Add to the bread mixture. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, to taste.

Divide the mixture into 6 portions. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap, roll and secure the ends, shaping like a large sausage. Wrap with a layer of aluminum foil.

Prepare a steamer. Add wrapped dumplings to the steamer and steam for about 20 minutes. Remove from the pot and unwrap. Slice into 1-inch disks.

Yield: 6 servings

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

 

 

Turkey Tostados  (cl9451)


> See this recipe on-air on 01/30/2002 at 7:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe Courtesy Sara Moulton

1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves chopped garlic
2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 can tomato paste
1 cup water
Salt, to taste
4 flour tortillas
Vegetable oil
Refried beans, recipe follows
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 medium tomatoes, peeled cored and cut into wedges
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup jarred tomato salsa
Guacamole, (recipe follows)
1/2 cup sour cream

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add onion and garlic and crumble in turkey. Stir-fry over moderate heat until turkey is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Mix in chili powder, cumin, coriander, tomato paste, water and salt. Bring to a simmer and keep hot. To make a tortilla bowl for the tostada: Quickly fry the flour tortillas in 1-inch of vegetable oil until soft. Transfer immediately to an inverted bowl and press down to shape. Spread bottom of taco shell with refried bean mixture. Divide lettuce among taco shell bowls. Top with hot turkey mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Divide tomato wedges and black olives over salad. Top with salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

REFRIED BLACK BEANS
Recipe Courtesy Sara Moulton

2 (32-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups water
3 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon cumin

Puree 2 cans of black beans in 2 cups water in food processor. Heat the lard or other fat in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauti the onions with the salt and cumin until golden, about 10 minutes. Add the beans and continue cooking over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the liquid evaporates and the beans form a creamy mass that pulls away from the bottom and sides of the pan, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

GUACAMOLE
Recipe Courtesy Sara Moulton

3 ripe avocados, preferably Haas
1 /4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small red onion, diced
1 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Shredded lettuce
2 tomatoes, sliced

Cut the avocados into quarters. Remove the seeds, peel and place in a mixing bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until chunky. Add the remaining ingredients and combine with a fork. Mound on a bed of shredded lettuce and garnish with sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle with the black pepper garnish. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

 

 

Thai-Style Steamed Dumplings with Coriander Dipping Sauce (cl9755)

 

 

Recipe courtesy Gourmet Magazine

For the filling:
1/4 cup minced scallion
1 pound ground pork
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 red bell pepper, minced (about 1/2 cup)
2/3 cup minced cabbage
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander
1 large egg, beaten lightly
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
60 shao mai wrappers (round wrappers), see note, thawed, if frozen
Cornstarch, for dusting the baking sheet

Make the filling: In a bowl, combine well the scallion, the pork, the ginger, the bell pepper, the cabbage, the garlic, the oil, the soy sauce, the coriander, the egg, and salt and pepper, to taste, and chill the filling for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Put about 1 heaping teaspoon of the filling in the center of 1 of the wrappers and moisten the edge of the wrapper. Gather the edge of the wrapper up and around the filling and form a waist with the wrapper, pushing the dumpling from the bottom and keeping the filling level with the top of the wrapper. (The filling should not be enclosed.) Continue to make dumplings with the remaining wrappers and filling in the same manner and arrange them in 1 layer on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper dusted lightly with the cornstarch. (The dumplings may be prepared up to this point 8 hours in advance and kept uncovered and chilled or 1 month in advance and kept covered tightly and frozen. If the dumplings are frozen, do not thaw them in advance.)

In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it fry half the dumplings, flat sides down, over moderately high heat for 1 minute, or until the undersides are golden. Add 1/2 cup water and steam the dumplings, covered, over moderate heat for 3 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through. (If using frozen dumplings, fry them, frozen, for 1 minute, or until the undersides are golden, and steam them, adding 3/4 cup water per batch, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.) Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet and cook the remaining dumplings in the same manner. Garnish the dumplings with the coriander sprigs and serve them with the sauce.

For the sauce:
1 tablespoon nam pla, see cook's note
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon shredded fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Coriander sprigs, for garnish

Cook's note: available at Oriental and Southeast Asian markets, specialty foods shops, and many supermarkets

Make the sauce: In a bowl whisk together the nam pla, the lime juice, the vinegar, the sugar, the gingerroot, the mint, the coriander, salt and pepper, to taste.

Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

 

 

Pork and Ginger Pot Stickers (mt1b18)


> See this recipe on-air on 02/18/2002 at 4:00 AM ET.

 

Copyright, 1998, Ming Tsai, All Rights Reserved

DUMPLINGS WITH MOM

GUEST CHEF: MING'S MOM (IRIS LEE TSAI)

PORK AND GINGER FILLING:
2 cups chopped napa cabbage
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 pound ground pork (Don't get lean pork, the fat is good for juicy and flavorful dumplings)
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons thin soy sauce
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 egg
1 to 2 cups chicken stock or water

Sprinkle cabbage with the 1/2 tablespoon of salt and let stand for 30 minutes. Place the cabbage on a clean dishtowel or cheesecloth and squeeze out any water. The dryer the cabbage the better. In a large bowl thoroughly mix the cabbage with all of the other ingredients, except the chicken stock. Cook a tester to check the seasoning.

HOT WATER DOUGH:
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups boiling water

In a stainless steel bowl mix flour and salt. Slowly add hot water to flour in 1/4 cup increments. Mix with chopsticks until a ball is formed and the dough is not too hot to handle. On a floured surface, knead dough until it becomes a smooth, elastic ball. Place back in bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rest for at least 1 hour. Working on a floured surface with floured hands, roll out dough to form a long 'noodle', 1-inch in diameter. Cut 1/2-inch pieces and turn them over so the cut sides are facing up. Flatten with your palm and roll out thin using a rolling pin. The dumpling wrapper should end up about 3 inches in diameter.

MAKING THE DUMPLINGS: Place a small mound of filling in the middle of the wrapper. (Be very careful not to touch the edges with the filling as this will impede proper sealing of the dumplings. Nothing is worse than dumplings breaking during cooking.) Fold the wrapper in half to form a half moon shape. Starting on one end fold/pinch the wrapper tightly together. Proceed with this fold/pinch method until the dumpling is completely sealed. There will be approximately 10 to 14 folds per dumpling. Rest the dumplings with the folded edges straight up.

COOKING THE DUMPLINGS: In a hot saute pan coated well with oil, place pot stickers flat side down and cook until the bottom is browned. Have pan cover ready and add 1 cup of chicken stock, cover immediately. Be careful, the liquid will splatter! The stock will steam the pot stickers. Check them in 5 minutes as more stock may be needed. The trick here is that once the dumplings are firm and fully cooked the stock will evaporate and the bottoms will crisp-up again.

SPICY SOY DIPPING SAUCE:
1/3 cup thin soy sauce
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup sliced scallions
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sambal

Combine all and serve in a small bowl.

PLATING: Serve pot stickers on a large platter lined with lettuce with a bowl of dipping sauce on the side.

Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

 

 

Tortellini  (ga0055)


> See this recipe on-air on 01/31/2002 at 4:30 AM ET.

 

The world famous specialty of Bologna - Made beautifully at Pappagallo's, Bologna, Italy.

1-ounce clarified butter
3 ounces lean pork, finely chopped
2 ounces veal, finely chopped
2 ounces chicken or turkey breast, finely chopped
2 ounces ham, finely chopped
1-ounce mortadella sausage, finely chopped
2 ounces veal brains, soaked in salt water 1 hour
Salt, black pepper and nutmeg, to taste
7 eggs
3 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
1 pound all purpose flour, sifted
3 3/4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup cream

Filling: Heat clarified butter in a pan and brown pork, veal, and poultry gently. Add the ham, mortadella, brains and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Place mixture through a fine mincer - combine with 2 eggs and grated cheese. It should be a very fine and smooth mixture.

Pasta: Place sifted flour into a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Make a well in the center and add 5 eggs - work dough with the hands for 5 minutes until spongy. Allow dough to stand 30 minutes. Roll out thinly. (The cooking time depends upon how thinly you are able to roll the pasta.) Cut small rounds of pasta 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place teaspoonful of filling in the center. Fold in half to form a half-circle - bring the two points of the half-circle together curling the tortellini around the finger to form a little 'ring' pinching edges together. You should have about 3 dozen tortellini. Arrange tortellini in lightly floured dish, cover with a cloth and leave until the next day, refrigerated.

Bring chicken stock to a boil. Toss tortellini in the boiling stock and allow to cook 8 minutes. After 8 minutes, just test one of them and continue cooking if it does not melt in your mouth.

Place the cream into the frying pan - bring to the boil and season with salt and pepper. With a slotted spoon place tortellini into the cream and coat in cream.

Place tortellini onto a heated serving dish and grate Parmesan cheese over them.

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 45 minutes

 

 

Herbed Ham and Cheddar Frittata (cl9428)

 

 

Recipe courtesy of Gourmet Magazine


2 scallions, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, minced, or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, minced, or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 pound ham steak, chopped, rinsed, and patted dry (about 3/4 cup)
1/3 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves

In an 8- or 9-inch flameproof heavy skillet cook scallions and garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. In a bowl whisk together eggs, thyme, rosemary and pepper to taste. Add egg mixture to scallion mixture and cook, without stirring, 2 minutes. Add ham and cook, without stirring, 8 minutes, or until edges are set but center is still soft. While frittata is cooking, preheat broiler.

Sprinkle Cheddar on frittata and broil about 4 inches from heat until cheese is bubbling, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with parsley and cut into wedges.

Yield: : 2 servings
Difficulty: Easy

 

 

Jambalaya  (ga0118)

 

 

Recipe courtesy of Graham Kerr

A specialty of Corrine Dunbar, New Orleans

7 ounces long grain rice
1/4 cup clarified butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
Salt, to taste
White pepper, to taste
3 ounces celery, finely chopped
2 pounds tomatoes, skin removed and chopped, juice reserved
5 ounces tomato paste
Sachet of 3 parsley stalks, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1 bay leaf
8 ounces cooked ham, in 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup cold water
2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled

Wash rice and spread out to dry. Heat clarified butter in a large casserole dish on medium heat. Add rice and stir. Spread sliced onion and garlic over rice. Don’t stir; simply press down. Also without stirring, add green pepper. Press down. Add salt, white pepper, and celery. Press down. Rice should begin to turn pale brown on bottom, but not burn. Add tomato pulp and juice. Stir together. Stir in tomato paste, herbs, ham, hot pepper sauce, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Add shrimp and cook for 10 more minutes, stirring often until rice is plump and has absorbed most of the liquid. Toss out herbs and serve piping hot.

Yield: 4 servings

 

 

Cuban Sandwich  (em1a47)

 

 

Recipe Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

4 individual Cuban bread loaves
4 tablespoons butter
1 pound shaved roasted pork
1 pound shaved smoked ham
1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese
1 cup sliced dill pickles

Preheat the griddle. Slice the bread loaves in half. Smear the butter on both sides of each loaf of bread. Build each sandwich with the roasted pork, ham, cheese and pickles.

Place the sandwiches on the hot griddle and place a waffle iron on top of the sandwiches to flatten the sandwich. Griddle the sandwiches for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Slice the sandwich in half and serve.

Yield: 4 sandwiches
Prep Time: 20 minutes

 

 

 

Vodka Pepper Chicken  (ca1d06)


> See this recipe on-air on 01/28/2002 at 11:00 AM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Douglas Wede

3 tablespoons black pepper
3 tablespoons white pepper
3 tablespoons red pepper
3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons lemon pepper
4 (8 to 10-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, whole
2 tablespoons butter
4 to 5 green onions, white and green parts, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup vodka
1 (16-ounce can) diced tomatoes with juice
1 cup sliced black olives, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Serving suggestions: Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.

Mix black, white, red, and lemon pepper together in a pie dish. Rinse chicken and roll while still moist in pepper mixture to coat both sides of breast. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and then add chicken, onions, and garlic. Brown the chicken on both sides.

Add vodka and let cook until chicken is cooked through, approximately 8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet, place on a lined pan, and keep warm in preheated oven. Add tomatoes, olives, Worcestershire, and oregano to the sauce and mix ingredients well with a wooden spoon. Let simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until the tomatoes break down and make a sauce, about 15 minutes.

A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.

Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes:
6 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
Salt
1 to 2 cups sour cream
1 (8-ounce package) cream cheese (room temperature)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup fresh chopped chives
2 cloves garlic, minced

Place the cut potatoes in a large stockpot, cover with cold water, and add some salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender when pierced with a fork, approximately 30 minutes.

Drain well in a colander; place into a bowl for mashing. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher and add sour cream, cream cheese, milk, chives, and garlic; mix well. Serve warm.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

 

 

Three-Cheese Fondue (ss1a09)


> See this recipe on-air on 01/26/2002 at 11:00 AM ET.

 

Recipes courtesy Gourmet Magazine

1/2 pound Gruyere, coarsely grated (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 pound Emmenthal, coarsely grated (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 pound Doux de Montagne, harvati, or Vacherin Fribourgeois, coarsely grated (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 garlic clove, halved
1 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons apple brandy

Accompaniments: Cubed country bread, assorted cooked vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and pearl onions

In a large bowl, toss together the cheese and the cornstarch. Rub the inside of a heavy saucepan with the garlic, leaving it in the pan, add the wine, water, and the lemon juice, and boil the mixture for 1 minute. Stir in the cheese mixture gradually and bring the mixture to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring. Stir in the apple brandy and simmer the mixture, stirring, for 2 minutes. Using a spatula, transfer the fondue to a fondue pot. Set the fondue pot on its stand over a low flame. Set bread cubes and the vegetables for dipping into the fondue on a platter.

Wine Suggestions: White Wines: Swiss Fendant; Sancerre; Pouilly Fume Red Wines: Beaujolais ? (sightly chilled) - by Georges Duboeuf

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

 

 

 

Bbq Ribs and All the Fixin's (hg1d28)


> See this recipe on-air on 01/29/2002 at 4:30 PM ET.

 

Recipe Copyright 1999 Bobby Flay. All rights reserved.

Grilled Ribs with Spicy BBQ Sauce and Peanut Relish:
4 cups soy sauce
2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped ginger
6 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
4 racks pork ribs

Peanut-chipotle sauce:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely diced
8 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon pureed canned chipotle
1/4 cup molasses

Peanut-Green Onion Relish:
2 cups roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup finely sliced green onion
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon sugar

For the Grilled Ribs: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the soy sauce, water, ginger and garlic in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and let cool. Pour soy sauce mixture in bottom of pan. Place ribs on a rack in a large roasting dish. Bake ribs for 40 minutes, basting with sauce. Finish on grill to make marks.

For the Peanut-chipotle Sauce: In a large saucepan, over medium high heat, heat the butter and sweat the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the tomatoes, ketchup and water and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the next 7 ingredients and continue cooking for 20 minutes. Puree the mixture in a food processor, pour into a bowl and whisk in the peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar and chipotle. Preheat grill. Remove ribs from marinade. Grill the ribs turning and brushing with the sauce until cooked through.

For the Peanut-Green Onion Relish: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Serve immediately.

Yield: 8 servings
Difficulty: Easy

 

 

Veal Parmesan (em1e09)

 

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

8 thin veal cutlets, about 2 1/2 ounces each
Essence, recipe follows
Salt
Pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 pound pancetta or 3 strips bacon, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 (28-ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes
1 cup tomato puree
1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsely
1 teaspoon fresh oregano
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
Parmesan
8 ounces mozzarella, thinly sliced

Cover a work surface with plastic wrap. Space the cutlets evenly on the plastic, leaving a 3-inch space between each cutlet. Cover all the veal with another piece of plastic. Using a meat mallet, pound the cutlets to an 1/8-inch thickness. Lightly season the veal on both sides with Essence, salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow bowl and season with 1 tablespoon of Essence. Place the breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl and season with 1 tablespoon of Essence. Beat the eggs and milk together in a shallow bowl. Dredge the flattened veal chops in the seasoned flour and shake off excess. Dip in the egg wash, and then coat both sides with the breadcrumbs. Heat the butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a heavy large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauti the veal until golden on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and place on a plate. Add the pancetta to the pan and fry in the remaining fat. Remove from the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the onion and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauti until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the wine, and cook, stirring, to deglaze the pan over high heat for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the puree, the basil, parsley, oregano, and dried red pepper flakes. Bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and add the cooked pancetta. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Arrange the cooked veal cutlets on top of the sauce, spooning sauce over each one. Top each cutlet with a sprinkling of Parmesan, then with a slice of mozzarella. Lower the heat to medium-low, and cook, covered, until the veal is tender and the cheese melts, 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately, 2 cutlets person, with herbed egg noodles.

Essence (Emerils Creole Seasoning):
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container. Yield: about 2/3 cup

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

 

 

Pad Thai (em1e34)

 

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

8 ounces dried rice noodle sticks
1/4 cup fish sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 pound peeled and de-veined raw shrimp, halved lengthwise
1/4 pound ground pork
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 large eggs
2 cups bean sprouts
2 cups sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

In a large bowl, combine the noodles with water to cover. Soak until just tender, about 45 minutes, then drain.

In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, vinegar, and sugar, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Set aside. Season the shrimp and pork with cayenne.

In a wok or large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and pork and cook until the shrimp are just cooked through and the pork is brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.

Add the eggs and cook, stirring, until just set, about 45 seconds. Add the sprouts, onions, fish sauce mixture, and noodles, and cook, stirring, until warmed through. Add the shrimp and pork, and peanuts, and cook for 30 seconds. Transfer to a serving platter and toss with the cilantro and lime juice. Serve immediately.

Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

 

 

Prosciutto di Parma-Black Pepper Quesadilla with Rosemary Oil (hg1d29)


> See this recipe on-air on 01/30/2002 at 4:30 PM ET.

 

Copyright 1999 Bobby Flay. All rights reserved.

Quesadilla:
12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
1 red onion, finely sliced
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
Olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
8 slices prosciutto di Parma, thinly sliced

Rosemary Oil:
1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped chives
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Quesadilla: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place 8 tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread half the cheese, onion and black pepper on each and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stack to make 2 layer layers, cover with remaining tortilla and brush the tops with oil and sprinkle with some of the Parmesan cheese. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until the tortillas are lightly golden brown and the cheese has melted. Cut into quarters, top each quarter with a slice of prosciutto and drizzle with the rosemary oil.

Make the rosemary oil: Combine the oil, rosemary, chives and salt and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth. Strain through a fine strainer and store in the refrigerator.

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes

 

 

 

 

 

Sauteed Mushroom and Fontina Cheese Quesadilla with White Truffle Oil (hg1d29)


> See this recipe on-air on 01/30/2002 at 4:30 PM ET.

 

Copyright 1999 Bobby Flay. All rights reserved.

1/4 cup olive oil plus 2 tablespoons
12 cremini mushrooms, sliced in half
2 portobello mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed
Salt and freshly ground pepper
12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
10 cloves roasted garlic, pureed
1 pound fontina cheese, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons white truffle oil

Preheat grill or grill pan. Brush the mushrooms with 1/4 cup of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill the mushrooms until golden brown and cooked through, remove from grill and coarsely chop. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place 8 tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread some of the roasted garlic puree on each. Divide the cheese among the tortillas, then the mushrooms and thyme and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stack to make 4 (2 layer) tortillas and cover with remaining tortilla, brush the tops with olive oil. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake or until the tortillas are lightly golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and drizzle with white truffle oil.

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes

 

 

 

Chicken Quesadilla* with Smoked Tomato Relish and Buttermilk Dressing (hg1d29)


> See this recipe on-air on 01/30/2002 at 4:30 PM ET.

*We changed BBQ to Mexican sauce

Copyright 1999 Bobby Flay. All rights reserved.

4 chicken thighs, boned (about 1 pound), skin removed
3 cups  Enchilada sauce, divided
Salt and freshly ground pepper
24 (6-inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder

Smoked Tomato Salsa:
8 cold smoked plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 serrano chile, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Buttermilk Dressing:
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Place in a medium baking dish. Pour 2 cups of the barbecue sauce over chicken and let marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator. Remove from marinade, season with salt and pepper to taste and grill for 7 to 8 minutes on both sides or until tender and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and let cool. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. When chicken is cool enough to handle, slice. Toss with the reserved 1 cup of enchilada sauce. Place 8 tortillas on a flat surface and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of each of the cheeses and onion slices. Top with some chicken. Stack another tortilla on top and repeat. Top with the remaining 8 tortillas. Brush the top of the tortillas with oil and sprinkle with the chili powder. Place tortillas on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown and cheese has melted.

For the Smoked Tomato Salsa: Mix all ingredients together and season with salt and pepper to taste.

For the Buttermilk Dressing: Mix all ingredients together and season with salt and pepper to taste.

To serve: Place 1 quesadilla on each plate and cut into quarters. Top with a dollop of salsa and drizzle with the buttermilk dressing.

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

 

 

 

 

 

Mu Shu Pork in Pancakes


> See this recipe on-air on 01/20/2002 at 3:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

Marinade:
8 ounces pork loin or pork butt, trimmed, and cut into thin match-stick strips
2 tablespoons rice wine or dry vermouth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, beaten
2 cups thinly sliced bok choy
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
1/2 cup bamboo shoots (rinsed and well drained if canned)
4 ounces wood ear or baby chanterelle mushrooms, stems trimmed and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Hoisin Sauce
Mandarin Pancakes, recipe follows

In a bowl toss the pork with the rice wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger. Cover and marinate, refrigerated, for 2 to 4 hours.

In a large wok or saute pan heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the eggs and quickly scramble. Remove the set eggs from the pan and set aside.

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the work and add the drained pork strips. Stir fry over high heat until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the remaining ingredients except the hoisin sauce and pancakes to the wok and stir-fry until wilted and well combined, about 2 minutes. Return the pork to the pan and stir to mix well and heat through. Add the eggs and mix well. Remove from the heat and place in a decorative bowl.

To serve, place 1 pancake on a plate and coat with 2 teaspoons of hoisin sauce. Top with the Mu Shu Pork filling, roll into a cylinder, and serve immediately.

Mandarin Pancakes:
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup boiling water
About 3 tablespoons sesame oil

In a mixing bowl put the flour, and gradually stir in the water, mixing to make a thin batter. When cool enough to handle, work the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place the dough in a bowl, cover with a dish towel and let rest for 30 minutes.

Place the sesame oil in a small bowl. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into rounds with a 3-inch cutter. With your fingers, daub a small amount of oil on top of 1 round. Place another round on top and press together. Roll the 2 rounds together to form a circle about 6 or 7-inches in diameter. Cover with a damp kitchen cloth until ready to cook, and repeat with the remaining dough.

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 pancake at a time until barely golden and dry on both sides, turning once, about 1 minute. Remove from the pan, and when cool enough to handle, carefully separate the 2 pancakes. Wrap in foil until ready to use, or refrigerate. (To reheat, place in a steamer insert and steam, covered, for 5 minutes.)

Yield: Makes about 20 to 24 pancakes

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

 

 

 

Shrimp Etouffee with Steamed Rice and Fried Mirliton Strips


> See this recipe on-air on 02/01/2002 at 8:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup flour
2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup water
2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
2 bay leaves
1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons dry sherry, or dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
2 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme
1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
4 cups steamed long grain white rice
Fried Mirliton Strips, recipe follows

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the flour to make a roux and cook to peanut butter color. Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, salt, pepper, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the water and stir well. Add the Essence, and bay leaves, and reduce the heat to medium. Add the tomatoes, sherry, parsley, and thyme, and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.

Reduce to a simmer, and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens, about 4 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook just until they curl and turn pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the green onions and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Serve hot over steamed rice with the Fried Mirliton Strips.

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Yield: about 2/3 cup

Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

Fried Mirliton Strips:
2 medium mirlitons (chayote squash), peeled, cored and cut into strips
2 tablespoons Essence
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Salt

Season the mirliton strips with 1 tablespoon of the Essence. Combine the flour with the remaining tablespoon of Essence in a shallow dish. Dredge the mirlitons in the seasoned flour, shaking to remove any excess.

In a medium pot with high sides, heat the oil to 350 degrees F. over medium-high heat. Add the mirliton pieces in batches and fry until golden brown, turning with a long-handled spoon, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season lightly with salt. Repeat with the remaining mirlitons, and serve hot.

Yield: Makes 2 to 4 servings

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

 

Steen's Cane Syrup Shoofly Pie


> See this recipe on-air on 02/01/2002 at 8:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

1 prepared (10-inch) sweet pie crust, recipe follows
1 cup bleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup hot water
1 large egg
1 cup Steen's cane syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 quart vanilla ice cream, or 2 cups sweetened, freshly whipped cream, as accompaniment

Combine the flour, brown sugar, butter and salt in a small bowl, and mix with your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.

Dissolve the baking soda in 1/4 cup of hot water in a mixing bowl. Add the egg, cane syrup, vanilla extract, and remaining 1/2 cup hot water. Whisk until smooth. Fold in half of the reserved crumb mixture, and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Pour the cane syrup filling into the pie shell, and sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the top. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375 degrees F and bake for 25 minutes longer.

Remove the pie from the oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes. To serve, cut into thin slices and serve with vanilla ice cream on top.

Sweet Pie Crust:
8 ounces flour (about 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces (1 stick) cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening
3 tablespoons ice water

Into a large bowl sift the flour and salt. Add the butter pieces and shortening and work them into the flour by hand until the dough starts to come together and form small pea shapes. Work the ice water into the dough 1 tablespoon at a time with your fingers until it just comes together, being careful not to over mix. Form the crust into a disk shape, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator to rest for at least 30 minutes before rolling out.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

 

 

 

 

 

La Concha Beef Tips

 

 

A Specialty of La Concha Beach Club at Las Brisas, Acapulco, Mexico with minor changes by Graham Kerr.

Cubes of beef tenderloin with julienne strips of potatoes in a red wine sauce sprinkled with cilantro, garnished with red beans.

1 to1/2 pound of filet of beef tips
4 ounces peeled potato
Clarified butter
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
4 canned serrano chili peppers
12 ounces tomatoes
3 ounces dry red wine
8 ounces red beans
6 cups cold water
4 ounces frozen peas
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons cilantro
2 ounces butter
All purpose flour for dusting
Salt
Pepper
1 lime
2 ounces serrano chili juice from can

Place the red beans (rinsed) into a large pan and cover with 5 cups of cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 1/2 hours. Peel the potato, slice and cut into small pieces. Squeeze the lime juice over the potato and season with salt. Remove the silver skin from the tenderloin. Very carefully remove and discard the seeds from the serrano chilis and finely chop them. Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for 2 minutes - with a slotted spoon, remove and cool - then peel off skin and discard the seeds. Wash, dry and finely chop the cilantro. Cube the meat into 1 inch cubes. Chop the yolk of the egg into a crumb mixture. Place a large frypan on high heat and add 1 tablespoon of clarified butter. One by one drop the cubes of meat into it. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the flour over the top of the meat and stir. Pour the 2 ounces of chili juice from the can onto the meat. Add the finely chopped peppers. Stir the simmering beans and add 1 cup of cold water. Quickly pass the blade of the knife through two of the tomatoes and add to the meat. Moisten with 1/4 cup of red wine. Stir the meat once again. Dry the lime marinated potato strips on a paper towel and add the meat mixture. Add the peas. Moisten again with 1 ounce of red wine and reduce the heat to low. Mash the beans and beat in the butter and season with one teaspoon of chili powder. Cut the remaining 6 ounces of tomatoes into small pieces and add these to the beans. Pour the meat onto a serving platter and arrange the beans along the side. Sprinkle the chopped egg yolk and cilantro over the top and serve.

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours

 

 

 

Chicken or Beef Bolognese


> See this recipe on-air on 02/16/2002 at 1:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, "Pizza, Pasta & More!," Random House, 2000

5 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds coarsely ground chicken, preferably dark meat, or, 2 pounds of coarsely ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium white onion, (about 2 cups), trimmed and cut into small dice
2 medium carrots, (about 1 cup), trimmed, peeled, and cut into small dice
1 medium celery stalk, trimmed and cut into small dice
4 or 5 garlic cloves, cut into small dice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
2 1/2 pounds Roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped fine
3 cups chicken stock, heated
Pinch or minced fresh oregano leaves
Pinch minced fresh thyme leaves
6 or 7 chopped fresh basil leaves
Pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 pounds rigatoni, cooked al dente

In a 10 or 12-inch saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Saute the ground chicken or beef until lightly browned, breaking up the pieces as they cook. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken or beef with a slotted spoon and drain in a colander. Set aside until needed.

In the same saute pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Over medium heat, saute the onion, carrots and celery until they just start to color, 6 to 8 minutes. Do not brown. Add the garlic, stir in the tomato paste, and cook a few minutes longer.

Deglaze the pan with the wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost all the liquid has evaporated. Add the tomatoes, cook for 2 or 3 minutes, then pour in the stock and reserved chicken and season with the oregano, thyme, and a little salt and pepper. Cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 30 minutes. If the sauce has thickened too much or you prefer a thinner sauce, add a little more stock. Stir in the chopped basil and the red pepper flakes and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Serve over rigatoni.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Medium

 

Hungarian Beef Stew "Goulash"

 

 

Copyright, Michael Lomonaco 1997

8 slices bacon, chopped
2 large onions, thinly sliced, about 1 1/2 cups
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 pounds beef shank or chuck, cut into stew meat
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons hot Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon ground marjoram
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup tomato puree
2 cups beef broth
1 cup diced potatoes

In the bottom of a heavy casserole saute the chopped bacon to render the fat. Add the onion to the bacon fat and brown until golden. Stir in the garlic but do not burn. Quickly add the beef in one layer, season with salt and pepper and brown all sides well.

Sprinkle the paprika, marjoram and lemon zest in and quickly stir to coat the meat evenly.

Add vinegar and wine and cook until nearly dry.

Add the tomato and broth, bring to a boil quickly before lowering the heat to a simmer and cook gently for 45 minutes. Add the potatoes. Continue to cook for an additional 20 minutes before serving with buttered noodles.

Yield: 4 to 6 portions

Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

Prep time 10
Ready in 230 mins

Ingredients
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA FREE Fat Free Cream Cheese , softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
1/3 cup HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping

Preparation
Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; mix until blended. Do not overbeat after adding eggs. Remove 1 cup batter; stir in pumpkin and spices. Spray 9-inch pie plate with no stick cooking spray; sprinkle bottom with crumbs.

Pour remaining plain batter into crust. Top with pumpkin batter.

Bake at 325°F for 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Top each serving with 1 Tbsp. of the whipped topping.

Nutrition Info
A serving of this delicious dessert provides 25% of your daily calcium needs. It is also an excellent source of vitamin A.

Nutrition Details (per serving)
Calories 150
Total Fat 2.5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 65 mg
Sodium 340 mg
Total Carbohydrate 23 g
Dietary Fiber less than 1 g
Sugars 18 g
Protein 9 g
Vitamin A 80 % DV
Vitamin C 0 % DV
Calcium 25 % DV
Iron 4 % DV

Diet Exchange
1-1/2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat

 

 

Beef Stroganoff

 

 

From Food Network Kitchens

Stroganoff
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound beef sirloin, cut into 2x1x1/8-inch strips
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves

Noodles
Kosher salt
One 12-ounce package wide egg noodles
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground black pepper

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Raise the heat to high and heat 1 tablespoon oil. Season half the beef with salt and pepper, add to the skillet, arranging it in a single layer, and saute, without stirring, until well-browned and still pinkish inside, about 1 to 2 minutes. (It is key to only partially cook the meat at this stage, since it will be finish cooking later in the sauce.) Transfer to a large plate and set aside. Repeat with the remaining oil and beef. Discard any excess oil.

Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and, when the foaming begins to subside, add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until well-browned, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to the plate with the beef.

Heat 4 tablespoons butter and, just as the foaming begins to subside, add the onion and cook, stirring, until lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1 minute more. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Pour in the beef broth and, whisking constantly, bring to a full boil. Remove from the heat. Whisk in the sour cream, mustard, and lemon juice and season with pepper to taste. Set the sauce aside covered.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously, and cook the noodles until tender but not mushy. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with the butter and season with pepper to taste.

Add the beef and any juices, mushrooms, and parsley to the sauce and reheat over medium heat until just hot. (Do not boil.) Divide the noodles among 4 plates and top with the stroganoff. Serve immediately.

Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved

Yield: 4 main course servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

 

We did not make this Turkey but want to try parts of it later…

Roasted Turkey with Pomegranate Sauce and Wild Rice and Goat Cheese Stuffing


> See this recipe on-air on 11/18/2001 at 1:00 PM ET.

 

Recipe Copyright 1999 Bobby Flay. All rights reserved.

1 fresh turkey, about 16 pounds
20 fresh sage leaves
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Pomegranate Sauce, recipe follows
Wild Rice and Goat Cheese Stuffing, recipe follows
Chopped chives, for garnish
Pomegranate seeds, for garnish

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Remove the neck and gizzard from the turkey and discard. Rinse the bird thoroughly with cold water and pat dry. Using your fingers, gently loosen the skin from the breasts and drumsticks and slip the sage leaves underneath. Rub the entire surface with 1/4 cup of the melted butter. Lightly sprinkle the skin and cavity with salt and pepper.

Truss the turkey and place on a rack in a large roasting pan. Roast for about 45 minutes, until brown, basting with the remaining butter every 10 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350 F and continue roasting for another 1 1/4 hours or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 180 degrees F. If the legs or breast brown too quickly, cover them with foil.

Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and allow it to rest 20 to 30 minutes before carving.

To serve, cut down along each breast and remove it whole. Cut the breast into slices, the way you would a loaf of bread. Place on a large serving platter and arrange the thigh meat in chunks and the legs on top. Spoon some pomegranate sauce over the top and sprinkle everything with the pomegranate seeds and chives. Serve the remaining Pomegranate Sauce and the Wild Rice and Goat Cheese Stuffing alongside.

You can reheat sliced turkey over medium heat in stock just to cover. Top with sauce, pomegranate seeds, and chives just before serving.

Pomegranate Sauce:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium Spanish onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 cup port wine
6 cups home-made chicken stock
2 cups pomegranate juice (or substitute cranberry juice)
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and sweat the onion and garlic until the onion is tender, about 3 minutes. Add the peppercorns and cook another 3 minutes.

Add the port and cook, stirring, until most of it has evaporated. Add the stock, pomegranate juice, molasses and brown sugar, raise the heat to medium-high, and reduce slowly to a sauce consistency. As the sugars caramelize, the sauce will turn brownish red. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and add chives and pomegranate seeds.

Wild Rice and Goat Cheese Stuffing:
1 1/2 cups wild rice
5 cups water
Salt
1/2 cup coarsely diced chorizo
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely diced
1 tablespoons minced garlic
2 carrots, finely chopped
3 celery stalks, finely chopped
3/4 pound stale country-style bread, cubed
6 ounces goat cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 cups chicken stock, plus extra, if needed

Place the rice, water, and salt to taste in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer until the grains open all the way. Drain the rice.

Meanwhile, cook the chorizo in a small saucepan over medium heat until the fat is rendered and the chorizo gets a little crisp. Drain.

Melt the butter in a large sauti pan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery and sweat until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the rice, chorizo, bread, cheese, parsley, thyme, and stock and stir to combine. The mixture should be quite wet: add a little more stock or water, if needed. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

Transfer to a 6-cup buttered baking dish and bake, uncovered, until golden brown and heated through, 25 to 30 minutes. May be refrigerated up to 1 day; reheat with a little chicken stock for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours

 

 

Brasciole with Fettuccini and Tomato Sauce


> See this recipe on-air on 11/13/2001 at 11:00 AM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Maria Ricci Dorsett

Rustic Tomato Sauce:
1/3 cup quality olive oil
1 onion, julienne
2 quarts peeled, chopped plum tomatoes
Basil, preferably fresh
Pepper
Salt

Heat oil in a small stockpot on medium heat. Add onion and saute until brown. Remove the onion from oil and add tomatoes, basil and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil over medium heat for 10 minutes and then simmer over low heat until reduced. The oil should separate from tomatoes and float to the top (about 45 to 60 minutes). Add salt but only when the sauce is almost done.

Brasciole:
6 ounces Italian sausage
1 clove garlic, minced
Fresh parsley, chopped
Pepper
1 pound chuck or flank cut of beef
3 tablespoons olive oil

In a bowl, mix sausage, garlic, parsley, and pepper until well blended. Set aside. Cut beef into thin slices and flatten with mallet until very thin, and meat slice is about as big as your hand. Place a tablespoon of sausage mixture in the middle and roll up the beef. Secure with a toothpick. Heat pan with olive oil and saute brasciole until well browned. Transfer to tomato sauce and reduce to a simmer. Continue to cook tomato sauce with brasciole until sauce is done, when oil separates from the tomato sauce and floats to the top.

Egg Pasta for Fettuccine:
4 cups flour
4 eggs
3 to 4 tablespoons water

Place flour in a mound onto a work surface, and make a well or hollow in the center. Crack eggs into the well, and whisk them slightly. With hands or fork, gradually draw some of the flour into the eggs until the eggs are no longer runny. Gently draw the sides of the mound into the egg mixture, and when eggs are soaked up by the flour, begin working the mixture into a dough. Knead the dough using the heel of your palm for about 8 to 10 minutes. Use water as needed until a smooth, integrated mixture is achieved. Let dough rest for at least 20 minutes. Using a pasta machine or wooden dowel, roll out dough and make into desired shape. Gently drop into a large pot of boiling water, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve Brasciole over fettuccine.

The recipes for this program, which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the Food Network’s kitchens. Therefore, the Food Network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours

 

 

Kansas City Barbecue


> See this recipe on-air on 10/23/2001 at 11:00 AM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Lynn and Richard Kancel

BARBECUE RUB:
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup paprika
2 teaspoons chili seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup salt
2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Combine all ingredients in shaker and use as “rub” on the following meats.

BABY BACK RIBS:
1 rack Baby Back Ribs
Barbecue Rub
Apple juice in a spritzer
2 cups BBQ sauce, your favorite

Peel membrane off the back of each slab. Then rinse the slab off to get rid of bone dust. Dry with cotton towel. Take shaker of “rub” and lightly coat both sides of meat.

Preparing smoker: Put charcoal in chimney with paper underneath and light. (Do not use charcoal lighter—it will taint the flavor of the meat.) Let coals get hot, about 30 minutes. Transfer coals into smoker, and add 1 hickory log per hour on top of charcoal if smoker is big. (Adjust if using small smoker.) Wait until temperature of smoker reaches 220 degrees. Leave damper open so you don’t trap stale smoke in chamber. Over course of cooking, maintain heat with additional coal and wood, as needed. After placing ribs inside smoker, spritz with apple juice once an hour. After about 3 hours, when meat is nice dark color, spritz one last time and wrap in foil. Let ribs cook in foil for another 2 hours, giving you a total cook time of 5 hours. You can feel when the ribs are tender rather than rubbery (they bend rather than bounce back). Unwrap them (carefully), lift them out of juice and place on cutting board, brush on room temperature BBQ Sauce. Slice into individual ribs and serve.

The recipes for this program, which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the Food Network’s kitchens. Therefore, the Food Network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours

 

Brisket Flats


> See this recipe on-air on 10/23/2001 at 11:00 AM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Lynn and Richard Kancel

1 (4-pound) brisket
Barbecue Rub
2 cups BBQ sauce, your favorite

Prepare brisket with heavier coating of rub. Don’t trim fat (gives meat flavor and tenderness). Prepare Smoker the same way you did for the ribs. When the smoker reaches 220 degrees, place your brisket inside and cook until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, about 4 hours, or when brisket is almost black. Wrap the brisket in foil. Don’t spritz the brisket with apple juice. Place the brisket back into the smoker and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees, about 2 more hours. ***Cook meat around 1 1/2 hours per pound. (For a 4 pound flat, cook for about 6 hours). Let cool slightly and trim any fat. Then brush on room temperature BBQ sauce, slice and serve.

The recipes for this program, which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the Food Network’s kitchens. Therefore, the Food Network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours

 

 

 

Grandma Blair's Pecan Caramel Rolls


> See this recipe on-air on 10/23/2001 at 11:00 AM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Ted Wagner

1 package dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted margarine
1 egg
3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups flour

1/3 cup margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
2/3 to 1 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast with the warm water. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar, salt, 2 tablespoons margarine, egg, and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. With spoon or hand, work in enough remaining flour until the dough is easy to handle (if it becomes too sticky, dampen your hands with cold water). Place in a greased bowl. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight (or, up to 4 to 5 days).

Combine melted margarine, brown sugar, corn syrup and pecan halves. Pour into greased oblong 9 by 13-inch pan. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, and fresh ground cinnamon (sifted to take out the chunks). On floured board, roll out the dough into about a 9 by 15-inch shape. Spread sugar and cinnamon mix over the dough. Begin rolling the dough up tightly starting with the long side. Seal the edges when the dough is rolled. Cut into 1-inch slices and place in the 9 by 13-inch prepared pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until double in size (about 1 1/2 hours). Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and IMMEDIATELY turn upside down onto a platter.

The recipes for this program, which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the Food Network’s kitchens. Therefore, the Food Network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

Prep Time: 10 hours
Cook Time: 30 minutes

 

 

Vegetable Soup


> See this recipe on-air on 10/13/2001 at 1:30 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Joyce Fox

2 cups canned, peeled tomatoes, with juice
2/3 cup tomato paste
2 teaspoon garlic
2 teaspoon serrano chile, finely chopped (or red pepper flakes)
2/3 teaspoon fresh oregano
2/3 teaspoon cumin
2/3 teaspoon kosher salt, plus 2 teaspoons
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups beef broth
2 cups diced potatoes
3/4 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced onion
1 bunch or 2 cups bok choy, chopped
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup green beans
1/2 cup diced okra
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup lime juice, or balsamic vinegar

Combine the tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, serrano chiles, oregano, cumin, and 2/3 teaspoon salt in blender or food processor and puree.

In large stock pot, combine chicken stock, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, onion, bok choy, celery, green beans, okra, pureed tomato mixture, salt and pepper. Bring soup to a simmer and cook 20 to 30 minutes, adding additional stock if needed. At end of cooking time, add lime juice (or balsamic vinegar).

The recipes for this program, which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the Food Network’s kitchens. Therefore, the Food Network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

 

 

Brasciole With Fettuccini and Tomato Sauce

 

 

Recipe courtesy Maria Ricci Dorsett

Rustic Tomato Sauce:
1/3 cup quality olive oil
1 onion, julienne
2 quarts peeled, chopped plum tomatoes
Basil, preferably fresh
Pepper
Salt

Heat oil in a small stockpot on medium heat. Add onion and saute until brown. Remove the onion from oil and add tomatoes, basil and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil over medium heat for 10 minutes and then simmer over low heat until reduced. The oil should separate from tomatoes and float to the top (about 45 to 60 minutes). Add salt but only when the sauce is almost done.

Brasciole:
6 ounces Italian sausage
1 clove garlic, minced
Fresh parsley, chopped
Pepper
1 pound chuck or flank cut of beef
3 tablespoons olive oil

In a bowl, mix sausage, garlic, parsley, and pepper until well blended. Set aside. Cut beef into thin slices and flatten with mallet until very thin, and meat slice is about as big as your hand. Place a tablespoon of sausage mixture in the middle and roll up the beef. Secure with a toothpick. Heat pan with olive oil and saute brasciole until well browned. Transfer to tomato sauce and reduce to a simmer. Continue to cook tomato sauce with brasciole until sauce is done, when oil separates from the tomato sauce and floats to the top.

Egg Pasta for Fettuccine:
4 cups flour
4 eggs
3 to 4 tablespoons water

Place flour in a mound onto a work surface, and make a well or hollow in the center. Crack eggs into the well, and whisk them slightly. With hands or fork, gradually draw some of the flour into the eggs until the eggs are no longer runny. Gently draw the sides of the mound into the egg mixture, and when eggs are soaked up by the flour, begin working the mixture into a dough. Knead the dough using the heel of your palm for about 8 to 10 minutes. Use water as needed until a smooth, integrated mixture is achieved. Let dough rest for at least 20 minutes. Using a pasta machine or wooden dowel, roll out dough and make into desired shape. Gently drop into a large pot of boiling water, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve Brasciole over fettuccine.

The recipes for this program, which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the Food Network’s kitchens. Therefore, the Food Network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours

 

 

Baked Pizza Spaghetti


> See this recipe on-air on 10/13/2001 at 1:30 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Bill Griggs

2 small onions, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
2/3 pound sliced button mushrooms
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 to 8 cloves garlic, chopped or minced
3 tablespoons steak sauce
2 pounds ground beef
3 tablespoons oregano
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (2 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (Italian style preferred, not required)
2/3 cup Burgundy wine
1 pinch sugar
1 pound package spaghetti, cooked to al dente
1 pound sharp cheddar, sliced thickly
1 pound mozzarella, thickly sliced
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 large stick pepperoni, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Sauti onions, bell peppers and mushrooms in olive oil until tender. Add garlic about halfway through sauti. Work the steak sauce through the raw ground beef. Remove vegetables from pan and set aside. Add ground beef to the pan and brown beef with 1/2 tablespoon of oregano, black pepper, and 1/2-teaspoon salt. Drain the fat from the pan. Add the vegetables back to the pan with the beef. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste and 1 1/2 cans diced tomatoes. (These may or may not be needed, the recipe is somewhat imprecise).

Gradually add the remaining oregano and the wine, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 25 minutes. Add pinch of sugar. Add cooked spaghetti noodles and mix thoroughly. Pour 1/2 of the spaghetti mixture into a greased baking pan. Top with sliced cheddar cheese. Add remaining spaghetti mixture and top with mozzarella and Parmesan. If the pepperoni is low fat, it can be added on top of the cheese at this time. If not, it should be cooked in the microwave for 2 minutes, on a paper towel, until the grease runs out, then added 5 minutes before the spaghetti is ready to come out of the oven. Bake 20 minutes at 375 degrees F.

The recipes for this program, which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the Food Network’s kitchens. Therefore, the Food Network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

 

 

Beef Pot Pie


> See this recipe on-air on 10/25/2001 at 11:00 AM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Stephen Smith

For the vegetables:
2 medium purpletop turnips, peeled, cut in irregular 3/4-inch chunks 1/2 cup frozen green peas
Chopped parsley, for garnish
2 carrots cut in irregular 3/4-inch chunks

For the stew:
3 pounds lean stewing beef (rump, chuck roast, sirloin tip, top or bottom round)
4 ounces lean bacon
2 medium carrots, minced
1 onion, minced
1 stalk celery, minced
6 tablespoons clarified butter
6 tablespoons flour
Pinch cayenne
3 cups red wine (chianti or burgundy are good choices)
6 cups low salt beef bouillon (or other brown stock) (don’t use bouillon made from cubes)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
Herbs tied in cheesecloth: 3 to 4 parsley sprigs, 2 bay leaves, 2 teaspoons thyme

Equipment:
Heavy fireproof casserole (10 inches across by 3 inches deep) or deep heavy soup pot
6 straight sided 4 1/2 inches round (or 1 (9 or 10-inch) tart pans with removable rings
Food processor with steel blade.

Procedure: Filling is made in 2 parts and then combined: the stew and the vegetables. The crust is partially baked before filling.

The vegetables: Blanche the turnips and then the carrot chunks in rapidly boiling salted water until just tender, removing the vegetables from the water and immediately cooling them under running water to stop the cooking. Microwave the peas in a 1/2 cup of water for 20 seconds or pour some of the hot blanching water over them and then drain. Mix the vegetables together. This can also be done ahead, the same day as the pie will be served or even the night before, but don't freeze the vegetables.

The stew: Cut beef into 1-inch chunks and dry thoroughly with a paper towel. Cut the bacon into 1-inch pieces and brown slowly in the casserole. Remove the bacon and set aside, and turn the heat to high. Brown the beef quickly in the bacon fat. Add olive oil if necessary. Remove the beef from the casserole and set aside with the bacon. Add the minced carrots, onions and celery and brown on medium high heat in the remaining fat. Remove the vegetables from the pot and add to the reserved beef and bacon. Add the clarified butter to the pot and sprinkle in the flour. Stirring constantly, brown the flour on medium high heat until it is a dark, nut brown. Return the bacon, beef and vegetables to the pot. Stir to coat them with the browned flour and cook for 1 minute on medium-high heat. Lower the heat, add the cayenne, wine, bouillon or stock, the tomato paste, the garlic and the herb bouquet tied in a cheesecloth. Stir to mix well and simmer for at least 3, preferably 4, hours, stirring occasionally. When done the meat should be very tender. Skim fat if necessary. Check for seasoning. Remove the meat from the gravy with a slotted spoon and set aside. Remove and discard the herb bouquet. Reserve the gravy in a separate container. The stew may be prepared to this point a 1 or 2 days ahead and kept refrigerated. It can also be frozen after preparation to be kept longer.

Crust:
(note: for single pie use 2/3 of quantities given)
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 sticks cold butter
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup ice water

The crust: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Process the flour, butter, shortening, and salt until mixture is like coarse cornmeal. Add the ice water and pulse processor a few times until dough begins to clump. Do not overprocess. Scrape dough onto a board, divide in half and put each half in a plastic bag. Working through the bag, quickly press the dough into a ball. Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour. (May be frozen at this point for future use.) Roll 1 of the balls out to about 1/8-inch thick. Butter the tart pans and line with the dough. Roll the other ball of dough out and cut circular pieces about 1/8-inch larger than the individual tart pans (or 3/8-inch if using the single 9 or 10-inch pan). The circles for the top crust of the pot pie are cut larger because there will be shrinkage when it is baked. The edges can be crimped with a fork if desired. Leftover dough can be cut into decorative shapes for the top crust.

Butter pieces of aluminum foil and line the crust in the tart pans with them. Fill the foil with dried beans or rice to a depth of about 1-inch -- this will keep the crust from puffing when it is baked empty. Place the top crust circles on a cookie sheet and prick with a fork. Bake for about 10 minutes. Crust should just start to brown. The top pieces will likely take a little less time. Remove the aluminum foil and return the beans or rice to their container. Leave the tart pan rings in place. The crust can be made up to 4 hours before the dish is assembled and served.

Assembly: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. If you have made the stew and gravy ahead of time, warm them separately on the stove until they just begin to simmer. Add gravy back to the stew a little at a time until it is liquid enough but not too soupy. Stir well to mix. The proportion will vary according to the cut of meat used and the actual cooking time. Once you've made it a couple of times you'll know how you like it. If there is leftover gravy, keep it warm on the stove while you bake the pie. Mix the vegetables into the stew just before you assemble the pie. Spoon the filling mixture into the partially baked pie shell. It should fill it right to the top. There may be some filling mixture left over. This is not a bad thing. Bake for about 8 to10 minutes, until the crust starts to look quite brown at the edges and the filling is bubbling. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Carefully remove rings from the pans and slide the pies onto warmed plates. If there is remaining gravy, serve on the side with the pie. Garnish with chopped parsley.

The recipes for this program, which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the Food Network’s kitchens. Therefore, the Food Network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours

 

 

Cornish Pastie

 

 

I made this with 3 pounds beef

1 yellow turnip and 1 purple top turnip

6 yukon potatoes

12 small carrots

2 onions

and used 4 pin tins

I added half again the amount of pastry.

********NOTE*****

I FOUND THE BEST WAY TO SERVE THIS IS WITH BLUE CHEESE SALAD DRESSING ON TOP OF PIE.

THE ALTERNATIVE IS KATSUP.

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Recipe courtesy Dennis Borst

For the piecrust:
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 egg, beaten
1 pound lard
6 cups sifted flour

Put the vinegar in a 1-cup measuring cup and fill the remainder with water. Add the beaten egg to a small bowl and add the vinegar and water and mix together. In a large mixing bowl cut the lard into the flour. Add the liquid and mix together. The less you handle the dough the better the crust will be.

When the mixture is totally combined into the dough cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place into the refrigerator until you will be putting the pasties together.

For the pastie:
2 to 3 pounds round steak
4 medium potatoes
1 rutabaga
2 carrots
1 1/2 onions, diced
Salt
Pepper
Butter
1 egg
Water

Trim all of the fat from the steak and dice into 1/2-inch cubes. Peel and dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Peel and dice rutabaga into pieces smaller than the potatoes. Peel and dice carrots into pieces smaller than the potatoes. Place all ingredients into a very large mixing bowl and combine thoroughly with your hands. Be sure to start with clean hands and nails. Add the salt and pepper and mix the ingredients to combine. My mother used enough pepper to turn the entire bowl black before mixing the ingredients.

Roll out the pie crust and place bottom crusts into 2 (9-inch) pie tins. Do not grease the pie tins before adding the crust. Next, fill the pie tin with the meat and vegetable mixture. It should be heaping since the mixture will cook down. Before placing the top crust in place, add a large pat of butter to the top of the pie filling. Remember we cut off all the fat on the meat earlier. Place top pie crust and trim to finish. You can use the finger-and-thumb method to finish the crust, like Grandma did, or you can use a fork to finish the crust. Before placing into the oven, cut 2 slits in the crust for steam to leave the pastie while cooking. Also using the egg and a little water, make an egg wash to brush on the crust. This will give the crust a golden, shiny finish.

Bake the Pasties in a preheated 350 to 375 degree oven, middle rack for 90 minutes. Watch the crust so that it doesn't get too brown in the cooking process.

The recipes for this program, which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the Food Network’s kitchens. Therefore, the Food Network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

Yield: 2 Pasties

 

Hungarian Goulash


> See this recipe on-air on 10/07/2001 at 1:30 PM ET.

 

Recipe courtesy Elizabeth Molnar

1 strip bacon
2 onions, medium dice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 garlic clove
Pinch caraway seeds
2 tablespoons good quality sweet paprika (see cook's note)
2 cups warm water
2 cubes beef bouillon
2 whole tomatoes, canned
1 green bell pepper
4 or 5 potatoes
2 tablespoons sour cream, plus more for plating
1 pound prepared spaetzle, as an accompaniment
Cucumber salad, as an accompaniment, recipe follows

Cook's Note: using good quality paprika is important. After about a year, paprika spice tends to lose its intensity. Use the best quality possible!

In a cold, heavy 6 to 8-quart stewing pot, fry bacon over low-medium heat until fat is rendered, and then discard bacon slice.

Saute onions in the bacon fat for a few minutes, do not allow the onions to brown. If bacon does not provide enough fat, add a little olive oil to prevent the onions from sticking. When onions become glossy, add the beef, sauteing with the onions for about 10 minutes, covered, until the meat is browned.

Meanwhile, chop and crush the garlic with the caraway seeds; add to meat and onions. Remove pot from heat. Stir in paprika rapidly with a wooden spoon. Immediately after paprika is absorbed, add the warm water. The water should just cover the meat, leaving room for potatoes.

Add beef bouillon cubes. Cover pot and cook over low heat for about 1 hour.

While stew is braising, prepare the tomatoes by cutting into 1-inch pieces. Core green peppers and cut into strips. After 1 hour of braising, add the tomatoes and green pepper. Add a little more water, if necessary and a little more salt if you need it. Simmer slowly for another 30 minutes.

Peel potatoes and cut into bite-sized cubes and set aside in a bowl of water. Add potatoes, and cook another 30 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender and the goulash is done.

Once goulash is finished, dissolve sour cream and a little of the goulash sauce in a cup. Add to goulash, it should give a creamy consistency. Serve goulash with spaetzle on the side, adding an extra dollop of sour cream to each plate.

Cucumber Salad:
2 cucumbers
Seasoned salt
1/2 onion
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika
Pinch dill, dried or fresh (optional)
Dollop sour cream (optional)

Peel and slice cucumbers very thinly. The side of a metal grater with the wide slots works best here, or you can use a mandoline. Place cucumbers in a flat dish and sprinkle throughout with salt, making sure that all the slices are salted. Leave to rest for 30 minutes. The salt will draw the moisture out of the cucumbers. Cut the onion into paper-thin slices and place in a container. Once the cucumbers have released water, use your hands to squeeze out the excess water and add to the onions. The cucumbers are supposed to be limp, but still crisp.

In a measuring cup mix vinegar, water, sugar and paprika to create a vinaigrette. Pour over the cucumbers and onions and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 1/2 hours.

Cook's secret: make the cucumbers before the goulash and it will be perfectly marinated by the time you are done making the stew!

Serve with a sprinkle of dill and a little dollop of sour cream if desired.

The recipes for this program, which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the Food Network's kitchens. Therefore, the Food Network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: Medium