Month: June 2012

Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Wings

Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Wings

Prep = 5 min; Inactive = 0 min; Cook = 1 min; 4 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 24 chicken wings, nude, fried Directions In 

Chorizo-Stuffed Mushrooms

Chorizo-Stuffed Mushrooms

Prep = 5 min; Inactive = 0 min; Cook = 35 min; 8 servings Ingredients 24 large white button or cremini mushrooms, wiped clean with a damp towel or brush 6 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, divided use 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) 

Pork Rillettes

Pork Rillettes

Prep = 40 min; Inactive = 2 days; Cook = 4 hr 40 min; 5 cups

Ingredients

  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • Kosher salt
  • 10 thyme sprigs
  • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons allspice berries
  • 1 quart rendered pork fat, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • Baguette toasts and Pickled Apricots, for serving
  • 3 pounds trimmed boneless pork butt, cut into 2-inch pieces

Directions

In a spice grinder, combine the allspice, peppercorns and coriander and grind to a powder; stir in the cinnamon and 1/4 cup of salt. In a large bowl, toss the pork with the spice blend until well coated. Add the thyme and garlic and knead the garlic into the meat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Bring the pork to room temperature. Add the melted pork fat to a slow cooker with the pork and seasonings. Cover partially and cook over low heat until the meat is very tender, 4 hours, or up to 6 hours. Let cool slightly, then, using a slotted spoon, transfer the pork and garlic to a large bowl; discard the thyme. Mash the garlic and shred the pork, discarding any gristle. Stir in 1 cup of the fat and season with salt. Pack the meat into a ceramic bowl or individual crocks.
Reheat the fat and ladle a 1/2-inch-thick layer on top of the pork. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Discard the remaining fat or save it for another use. Serve the rillettes with toasts and the Pickled Apricots.

Make Ahead The rillettes can be refrigerated for up to 1 month. Keep the meat covered with a layer of fat.

Duck Rilette

Duck Rilette

Prep = 35 min; Inactive = 12 hr; Cook = 14 hr 4 min; 3 1/4 cups Ingredients 1 recipe Duck Confit, recipe follows 1/4 cup minced onions 1 tablespoon minced parsley 10 garlic cloves, reserved from the Duck Confit 1 tablespoon cognac 1/2 stick 

Tempura Batter

Tempura Batter

Ingredients 1 cup of flour 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 1/2 cups of seltzer water Salt Directions Combine all ingredients. Use as batter for meats and vegetables

Veal Piccata

Veal Piccata

Prep = 15 min; Inactive = 0 min; Cook = 15 min; 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 8 bottom or top round veal scallops, flattened gently with a meat mallet
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley

Directions

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.

Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and toss in the garlic cloves. Bring the pan to a medium-high heat. Cook the garlic until it becomes golden brown and is very aromatic. Remove the garlic and discard. Raise heat to high.

Sprinkle the veal scallops with salt. Just before placing the veal scallops in the pan with the hot oil, dredge them in flour. Working in batches, flour the veal that is going directly in the pan; do not flour ahead. When the veal has browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side, remove to a platter and keep warm in the oven.

When all the veal has been browned, ditch the oil in the pan. Add the wine and capers and reduce by half. Add in the chicken stock, season with salt, and cook until it has slightly thickened. Swirl in the butter. When the butter has melted and is bubbly, add in the lemon juice. Taste to make sure it is delicious, add the parsley, and spoon over the veal.