Friday, January 28, 2011
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Mushroom, Butternut Squash & Gruyère Tart
INGREDIENTS
One 1 1/2-pound butternut squash—peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
1 pound assorted mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
All-purpose flour, for dusting
14 ounces chilled all-butter puff pastry
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup crème fraîche
1/4 pound Gruyère cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons chopped thyme
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 375°. Spread the squash on a baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25 minutes, until just tender. Transfer to a bowl. Increase the temperature to 400°.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt the butter in the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the shallot and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Add the mushrooms, cover and cook, stirring, until tender, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Toss with the vinegar and nutmeg and add to the squash.
Line a baking sheet with parchment. On a floured work surface, roll the puff pastry out to 12 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches. Using a knife, trim the pastry to 12 by 14 inches. Transfer to the baking sheet and prick the pastry with a fork all over except for a 1/2-inch border. Bake the pastry for 20 minutes, until golden; pierce with a fork if it puffs during baking. Let cool.
Stir the egg yolks, crème fraîche, Gruyère, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper into the mushrooms and squash. Spread the mixture on the pastry inside the border. Bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Cut into squares and serve.
hello there!
long time no hear. well, i have just finished watching julie/julia and the movie was great.
made me think i should change a few things here and there.
i wish i could have gotten the picture to load. it looks really great!
One 1 1/2-pound butternut squash—peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
1 pound assorted mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
All-purpose flour, for dusting
14 ounces chilled all-butter puff pastry
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup crème fraîche
1/4 pound Gruyère cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons chopped thyme
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 375°. Spread the squash on a baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25 minutes, until just tender. Transfer to a bowl. Increase the temperature to 400°.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt the butter in the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the shallot and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Add the mushrooms, cover and cook, stirring, until tender, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Toss with the vinegar and nutmeg and add to the squash.
Line a baking sheet with parchment. On a floured work surface, roll the puff pastry out to 12 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches. Using a knife, trim the pastry to 12 by 14 inches. Transfer to the baking sheet and prick the pastry with a fork all over except for a 1/2-inch border. Bake the pastry for 20 minutes, until golden; pierce with a fork if it puffs during baking. Let cool.
Stir the egg yolks, crème fraîche, Gruyère, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper into the mushrooms and squash. Spread the mixture on the pastry inside the border. Bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Cut into squares and serve.
hello there!
long time no hear. well, i have just finished watching julie/julia and the movie was great.
made me think i should change a few things here and there.
i wish i could have gotten the picture to load. it looks really great!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
garlic marinated chicken
Serves 4
3 pounds baby red new potatoes, halved or quartered if large
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grates
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped, plus sprigs for garnish, if desired
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 pounds chicken cutlets (about 12)
1 tablespoon butter
Grilled asparagus, cut on the diagonal into 1 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
2 tablespoons Vinaigrette
Directions
Heat grill to medium. Fold two 4-foot-long sheets of aluminum foil in half to make two separate double-layer sheets. Place half the potatoes on each double layer. Form two packets, folding foil over potatoes and crimping edges to seal. Place on grill and cook, turning over once, until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat. Leave potatoes from one packet wrapped in foil to keep warm. Open second packet to let potatoes cool; reserve for Potato Salad. Raise grill to high; lightly oil grates.
Meanwhile, make marinade: In a large baking dish, whisk together oil, garlic, vinegar, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken; turn several times to coat. Let marinate at room temperature 10 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
Lift chicken from marinade and grill until browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from grill. Cover half of chicken with foil to keep warm. Reserve other half for Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad.
Remove warm potatoes from foil; transfer to a medium bowl, toss with butter, and season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, toss asparagus with Vinaigrette. Serve the grilled chicken with potatoes and asparagus. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.
Read more at Marthastewart.com: Garlic-Marinated Chicken Cutlets with Grilled Potatoes - Martha Stewart Recipes
3 pounds baby red new potatoes, halved or quartered if large
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grates
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped, plus sprigs for garnish, if desired
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 pounds chicken cutlets (about 12)
1 tablespoon butter
Grilled asparagus, cut on the diagonal into 1 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
2 tablespoons Vinaigrette
Directions
Heat grill to medium. Fold two 4-foot-long sheets of aluminum foil in half to make two separate double-layer sheets. Place half the potatoes on each double layer. Form two packets, folding foil over potatoes and crimping edges to seal. Place on grill and cook, turning over once, until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat. Leave potatoes from one packet wrapped in foil to keep warm. Open second packet to let potatoes cool; reserve for Potato Salad. Raise grill to high; lightly oil grates.
Meanwhile, make marinade: In a large baking dish, whisk together oil, garlic, vinegar, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken; turn several times to coat. Let marinate at room temperature 10 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
Lift chicken from marinade and grill until browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from grill. Cover half of chicken with foil to keep warm. Reserve other half for Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad.
Remove warm potatoes from foil; transfer to a medium bowl, toss with butter, and season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, toss asparagus with Vinaigrette. Serve the grilled chicken with potatoes and asparagus. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.
Read more at Marthastewart.com: Garlic-Marinated Chicken Cutlets with Grilled Potatoes - Martha Stewart Recipes
Friday, November 12, 2010
ham and cheese mac
1 cup elbow macaroni
2 cups broccoli flowerets or 1 10-ounce package frozen cut broccoli, cooked and drained
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham or turkey ham (5 ounces)
1 medium green or sweet red pepper, cut into 3/4-inch squares (1 cup)
1 cup skim milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed American cheese (4 ounces)
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs (1 slice)
1 tablespoon margarine, melted
Directions
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
2. In a 2-quart casserole combine macaroni, broccoli, ham, and green or red pepper; set aside.
3. For sauce, in a small saucepan stir together milk, cornstarch, and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir sauce into mixture in casserole. Combine bread crumbs and margarine; sprinkle atop mixture in casserole.
4. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly and bread crumbs are lightly browned.
Microwave directions
Prepare as above, except use a microwave-safe casserole and do not sprinkle bread crumbs over macaroni mixture before cooking. Micro-cook macaroni mixture, covered, on 100-percent power (high) for 5 to 8 minutes or until hot, stirring once. Top with bread crumb mixture. Cook, uncovered, on high 1 minute more. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 350, Total Fat 15 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 952 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 21 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
2 cups broccoli flowerets or 1 10-ounce package frozen cut broccoli, cooked and drained
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham or turkey ham (5 ounces)
1 medium green or sweet red pepper, cut into 3/4-inch squares (1 cup)
1 cup skim milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed American cheese (4 ounces)
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs (1 slice)
1 tablespoon margarine, melted
Directions
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
2. In a 2-quart casserole combine macaroni, broccoli, ham, and green or red pepper; set aside.
3. For sauce, in a small saucepan stir together milk, cornstarch, and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir sauce into mixture in casserole. Combine bread crumbs and margarine; sprinkle atop mixture in casserole.
4. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly and bread crumbs are lightly browned.
Microwave directions
Prepare as above, except use a microwave-safe casserole and do not sprinkle bread crumbs over macaroni mixture before cooking. Micro-cook macaroni mixture, covered, on 100-percent power (high) for 5 to 8 minutes or until hot, stirring once. Top with bread crumb mixture. Cook, uncovered, on high 1 minute more. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 350, Total Fat 15 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 952 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 21 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Thursday, November 11, 2010
non tradional no turkey pot pie
CUIT:
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks cold unslated butter, cut into pieces
1 cup whole milk plus 2 tablespoons for brushing
FILLING:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 heads garllic
4 large onions, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 pounds mixed mushrooms such as crimini, white button or maitake
2 pounds tofu, drained and crumbled
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoons dried sage
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups vegetable or mushroom stock
Directions
Roast garlic:Preheat the oven to 400F.
Cut off the top 1/4 inch of the garlic heads, then drizzle with a little oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Wrap the heads tightly in aluminum foil, then place in the oven for 45 minutes. Squeeze cloves from their skins and reserve cloves.
MAKE BISCUIT DOUGH:
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a food processor, pastry cutter, or your hands. Add the milk and gently kneed until dough just comes together. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
MAKE FILLING:
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium high heat until it shimmers. Add onions, 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, and saut? until golden, about 15 minutes. Slice mushrooms and add to onions along with tofu, soy sauce, sage, thyme, and roasted garlic cloves, then cook, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid put off by mushrooms has evaporated, about 15 minutes.
Whisk 3 tablespoons flour into vegetable stock, then whisk into skillet with mushroom mixture. Bring liquid to a boil and boil until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Transfer filling to 3-quart baking dish.
BAKE POT PIE:
Line work surface with plastic wrap, then place dough on top and cover with another layer of plastic wrap. Roll dough into a rectangle 1 inch larger on all sides than baking dish. (Dough will be about 1 inch thick.) Using plastic wrap as a guide, transfer dough to top of filling. Cut 6 steam vents in dough, then brush with additional 2 tablespoons milk. Bake until dough is golden brown and filling is boiling, about 30 minutes. Let pot pie cool 10 minutes before serving
i for one am not a big fan of turkey. i usely eat ham. big fan of that. this sounds so good ill have to try it.
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks cold unslated butter, cut into pieces
1 cup whole milk plus 2 tablespoons for brushing
FILLING:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 heads garllic
4 large onions, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 pounds mixed mushrooms such as crimini, white button or maitake
2 pounds tofu, drained and crumbled
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoons dried sage
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups vegetable or mushroom stock
Directions
Roast garlic:Preheat the oven to 400F.
Cut off the top 1/4 inch of the garlic heads, then drizzle with a little oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Wrap the heads tightly in aluminum foil, then place in the oven for 45 minutes. Squeeze cloves from their skins and reserve cloves.
MAKE BISCUIT DOUGH:
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a food processor, pastry cutter, or your hands. Add the milk and gently kneed until dough just comes together. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
MAKE FILLING:
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium high heat until it shimmers. Add onions, 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, and saut? until golden, about 15 minutes. Slice mushrooms and add to onions along with tofu, soy sauce, sage, thyme, and roasted garlic cloves, then cook, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid put off by mushrooms has evaporated, about 15 minutes.
Whisk 3 tablespoons flour into vegetable stock, then whisk into skillet with mushroom mixture. Bring liquid to a boil and boil until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Transfer filling to 3-quart baking dish.
BAKE POT PIE:
Line work surface with plastic wrap, then place dough on top and cover with another layer of plastic wrap. Roll dough into a rectangle 1 inch larger on all sides than baking dish. (Dough will be about 1 inch thick.) Using plastic wrap as a guide, transfer dough to top of filling. Cut 6 steam vents in dough, then brush with additional 2 tablespoons milk. Bake until dough is golden brown and filling is boiling, about 30 minutes. Let pot pie cool 10 minutes before serving
i for one am not a big fan of turkey. i usely eat ham. big fan of that. this sounds so good ill have to try it.
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