June 23rd, 2009
by Chef Brad
Very simple and refreshing, this chilled frappe is great for the spring and summer.
PREP TIME 5 Min COOK TIME 0 Min READY IN 15 Min
Servings 5
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
2 avocados
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
3 cups milk
DIRECTIONS
Peel avocados and remove the pits. Cut flesh into chunks.
Put into blender with orange peel, ginger salt and pepper. Blend, adding milk a little at a time, until mixture is smooth.
Pour into dish, cover and refrigerate. Serve chilled. Garnish with avocado slices if desired.
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June 23rd, 2009
by Chef Brad
Zucchini and blueberries go together well for this summertime bread recipe. You can also use this recipe to create 4 mini-loaves.
PREP TIME 15 Min COOK TIME 50 Min READY IN 1 Hr 45 Min
Servings 12
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups white sugar
2 cups shredded zucchini
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 pint fresh blueberries
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 4 mini-loaf pans.
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar. Fold in the zucchini. Beat in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gently fold in the blueberries. Transfer to the prepared mini-loaf pans.
Bake 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in pans, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
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June 23rd, 2009
by Chef Brad
“Pine nuts and basil give this quick gazpacho the flavor of red pesto.”
PREP TIME 15 Min READY IN 2 Hrs 15 Min 2 Servings
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juice
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 dash salt
DIRECTIONS
Combine the tomatoes with juice, pine nuts, basil, garlic, parsley, olive oil, and salt in a blender; puree until smooth. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
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June 23rd, 2009
by Chef Brad
This recipe comes from Maine and is EXCELLENT! These cakes are so yummy they almost melt in your mouth! They’re great served with a seafood pasta salad, boiled potatoes, or fresh steamed veggies.
PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 20 Min
Servings 4
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1 pound crabmeat
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
2 tablespoons butter
DIRECTIONS
In a medium size bowl, combine the bread crumbs and the crab meat. Stir the beaten egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire and Old Bay Seasoning. Lightly mix these ingredients being careful not to overwork the crab meat. Form into 8 round, flat crab cakes.
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the cakes on each side until crusty and golden brown. Serve warm.
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June 23rd, 2009
by Chef Brad
These are great rolls for non-sushi eaters that allow them to enjoy the style of eating with out the raw fish.
PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 30 Min
READY IN 2 Hrs
Servings 5
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice
2 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch strips
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 sheets nori seaweed sheets
1/2 cucumber, julienned
1/2 avocado, julienned
1 small carrot, julienned
DIRECTIONS
In a large saucepan cover rice with water and let stand for 30 minutes.
In a shallow dish combine soy sauce, honey and garlic. In this mixture marinate tofu for at least 30 minutes.
Bring water and rice to a boil and then reduce heat; simmer for about 20 minutes, or until thick and sticky. In a large glass bowl combine cooked rice with rice vinegar.
Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat. Working with wet hands, spread 1/4 of the rice evenly over the nori; leave about 1/2 inch on the top edge of the nori. Place 2 strips of marinated tofu end to end about 1 inch from the bottom. Place 2 strips of cucumber next to the tofu, then avocado and carrot.
Roll nori tightly from the bottom, using the mat to help make a tight roll. Seal by moistening with water the 1/2 inch at the top. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Slice with a serrated knife into 1 inch thick slices.
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June 23rd, 2009
by Chef Brad
This is a very rich dish. It’s best served as a small appetizer rather than an entree because of the meat and cheese filling.
PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 25 Min
READY IN 45 Min
Servings 6
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1 (8 ounce) package lasagna noodles
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
10 ounces ground lamb
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (5.5 ounce) package crumbled goat cheese
1 bunch fresh mint
1/4 cup pine nuts
6 tablespoons olive oil
DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the pasta in the boiling water uncovered until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Cut each sheet in half, width-wise.
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the lamb in the hot oil until evenly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with the sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat; stir the goat cheese into the cooked lamb. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the lamb mixture into the center of each of the lasagna sheets and roll into a cylinder; arrange on a plate.
Blend the mint, pine nuts, and olive oil in a blender until finely chopped but not liquefied; drizzle over the rolls to serve.
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June 21st, 2009
by Chef Brad
Yield: 6 servings
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium-large leeks (about 12 ounces total), split lengthwise, washed thoroughly, and sliced crosswise
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy (whipping) cream
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 5 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill or tarragon, or 3/4 teaspoon dried dill or tarragon
- 3 tablespoons minced Italian parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 24 teaspoons or 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
PROCEDURE:
1. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the leeks and onion, and sauté for 7 to 10 minutes, or until soft.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks until pale in color. Whisk in the cream and half-and-half. Mix in the leeks, onions, Gorgonzola, dill or tarragon, parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Place six standard-size flan dishes in a baking pan. Divide the custard mixture among the dishes. Pour warm water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the dishes. Bake in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center of each custard still jiggles slightly. Remove from the oven and lift the dishes from the hot water. Place the dishes on a baking sheet.
4. Evenly sprinkle 4 teaspoons grated cheese or 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar over each custard. Using a hand-held blowtorch, brown the cheese. Serve hot.
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