Posts by moulton
Salmon with Crispy Skin and Pepperoncini Lemon Sauce
NOTE: On the show I mentioned that I like East coast salmon because it has a higher fat content than the west coast variety, but I want to clarify that in general wild salmon from the Pacific west coast is a much more sustainable and healthier choice than east coast…
Alsatian Onion Pie
Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes Servings: Makes three 10- x 12-inch pizzas 6 ounces bacon, sliced thin crosswise 4 cups thinly sliced onion salt and black pepper 8 ounces crème fraiche 1 large egg yolk pinch nutmeg 3 ounces coarsely grated gruyere cheese Pizza dough (recipe below) or…
Mushroom String Cheese Dip
10 sliced mushrooms (Refika used Fairy Ring Mushrooms, which I am not sure are easy to find in this country), your choice 2 big strips string cheese, separated into strings 5 garlic cloves salt and pepper 3 sprigs fresh thyme 3 tablespoons olive oil flat bread as an accompaniment Preheat…
Pan Con Tomate
Pan Con Tomate 1 loaf of crusty bread Ripe tomatoes (see note) Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Slice the bread. Slice the tomatoes in half crosswise. Rub the halves of the tomato directly onto to the bread. Sprinkle with salt. Drizzle with olive oil. Note: A viewer, Kathy Dobrowolski,…
Spanish Omelet
Tortilla Espanola (Spanish Omelet) Makes 4 – 6-Servings Hands on time: 20 minutes Total preparation time: 40 minutes 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large onion, sliced 3 potatoes Kosher salt 1 cup dry white wine 5 large eggs Place a medium size sauce pan, filled with salted water…
Blackened Fish
Makes 4 servings Hands-on prep time: 20 minutes Total preparation time: 58 minutes 1 1/2 pounds tilapia 2 cups whole milk 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons Creole Spice mix, recipe follows 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 to 6 tablespoons vegetable oil Lemon wedges, for garnish Tartar Sauce, recipe follows…
Crawfish Etouffee
Serves: a crowd 2 sticks of butter 3 onions, finely chopped 1/2 bell pepper, finely chopped 3 stalks celery, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 3 pounds cleaned crawfish tails 1 to 2 tablespoons “Slap Ya Mama” seasoning (or other Cajun seasoning) 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with water (enough to…
Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
Serves 2 to 4 people 8 ounces sharp cheddar, coarsely shredded ½ cup jarred pimentos, drained and finely diced ¼ cup mayonnaise Homemade style whole wheat bread Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir well. Spread the cheese on the bread to make sandwiches and cut into quarters.…
Huguenot Torte
Serves 8 o 10 2 large eggs 1 ½ cups sugar 4 tablespoons flour 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup finely diced tart apple 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Whipped cream for garnish 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts Preheat the oven to 325 F. Thoroughly…