4 boned chicken breast halves, 8 – 9 oz each 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 3 Tbsp chopped shallot 1 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon 1/2 cup heavy cream salt, freshly ground pepper chopped fresh parsley fresh lemon juice, optional Skin and trim excess fat from the chicken breast. Rinse and pat dry […]
Author: Nat Sterling
Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Thyme
1 Tbsp minced fresh lemon thyme or thyme 3 Tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp freshly ground pepper Salt, to taste 16 large shrimps, peeled and deveined Vegetable oil for cooking 1 lemon, cut into wedges In a bowl, combine lemon thyme, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper and salt. […]
Coq Au Vin with Prunes
1 Tbsp olive oil 1 chicken, cut into serving pieces Salt and pepper 2 medium onions, chopped 1/2 cup salt pork or bacon, minced (optional) 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 pound pitted prunes 2 cups Burgundy , Pinot Noir or other fruity red wine 2 Tbsp butter, optional minced parsley for garnish Put oil in […]
Fiery Shrimp with Orange-Chile Vinaigrette
1 1/2 pounds raw medium-size shrimp, shelled, but tail left on The Vinaigrette 1 cup strained fresh orange juice Juice of 1 lime 1 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt Freshly ground pepper 3 tsp red chili powder (preferably a sweet/hot New Mexican chili powder) 3/4 cup mild olive oil […]
Swordfish with Cilantro-Lime Cream
Stephen Sumner loves fish. In this straightforward presentation, he sauces one of his favorites, swordfish, with cilantro and fresh lime juice. about 1 pound swordfish steak (3/4-inch thick) 2 to 3 Tbsp Italian-style bread crumbs 2 Tbsp butter or margarine 2 Tbsp minced green onion 2 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro, plus a few sprigs 2 […]
Seared Tuna with Fennel and Lemon Slaw
For the slaw: grated zest of 1 lemon 4 tsp of fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 small heads fennel, trimmed and very thinly sliced 2 Tbsp chopped feathery green fennel fronds For the tuna: 1 1/2 pounds tuna steak, in 1 […]
2 Tbsp Dijon-style mustard 2 Tbsp melted butter 4 tsp honey 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts 2 tsp chopped parsley 4 (4 to 6-oz each) Alaska salmon fillets, thawed if necessary salt and black pepper lemon wedges Mix together mustard, butter and honey in a small bowl; set aside. […]
Poulet a la Moutarde
4 chicken breast halves, skin removed 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, divided 1 tsp olive oil fresh black pepper 1 1/4 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup minced onion 1 medium clove garlic 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp flour 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp lemon juice Spread the chicken breast with 1 Tbsp […]
Chicken Piccata
4 skinned and boned chicken breast 6 Tbsp butter garlic powder salt and white pepper 1/3 cup sherry 2 green onions, chopped 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced 1 Tbsp capers dash lemon juice In a large skillet, saute chicken in butter until browned on both sides. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a […]
Grilled Garlic Chicken Breast
Fred Halpert’s guests will often be served this meal from the grill. 1/2 cup olive oil 4 medium zucchini, cut in half 4 yellow squash, cut in half 2 red onions, peeled, cut in 1/2-inch slices 3 large Russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices salt and pepper to taste 3 garlic cloves, peeled eight 7 […]
Broiled Salmon with Mustard and Sage Crust
4 boned salmon fillet (6 ounces each) 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 Tbsp whole-grain mustard 4 Tbsp chopped fresh sage or 1 Tbsp dried sage Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet and brush them with oil on both sides. Mix together the mustard and sage. Coat the top of each fillet with the […]
Chicken Breast with Parmesan Pesto
3 whole chicken breast 1 cup lightly packed basil 1/4 cup Parmesan 1/4 cup + 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 small garlic clove 1 1/2 Tbsp butter about 1/3 cup flour basil sprigs Bone, skin and split breasts. Place each half between pieces of plastic wrap and pound until 1/4 inch thick. Cover and […]
Sauces for Chicken
Worcestershire and Mustard 1 Tbsp chopped onion 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup chicken stock 1 Tbsp brown mustard Lightly brown onion in olive oil. Deglaze the pan with Worcestershire sauce. Add chicken stock and boil for 1 full minute, then mix in brown mustard. Prosciutto, Peas and Rosemary […]
Herbed Salmon Burgers
Canned salmon is almost always wild salmon. When salmon is process for canning, its bones become softened and edible, and a source of dietary calcium. Here, salmon is blended with oats (for body and soluble fiber) and grated fresh apple (for moistness, soluble fiber, and a pleasing contrast to the rich salmon) to make burgers. […]
Wild or king salmon is in season now and often is available at supermarkets with quality fish counters, like Andronico’s, Whole Foods, Draeger’s and Mollie Stones. 1/2 pound orzo pasta 4 salmon fillets, 5 to 7 ounces each salt and pepper to taste paprika to taste 2 green onions, sliced 2 to 3 Tbsp olive […]
Tender turkey slices are presented with an array of vegetables. This is a meal that can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature. Mustard Vinaigrette 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1/3 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 Tbsp minced shallots 1/3 cup chopped fresh tarragon, […]
Country Turkey Breast Parmigiana
3 Tbsp milk 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/3 cup seasoned dry breadcrumbs 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 pkg. Foster Farms Turkey Breast Slices, about 1 lb. 1 tomato, sliced 1 tsp crushed oregano leaves 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese chopped fresh parsley Heat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk together milk and egg. On sheet […]
2 chicken breasts, halved Flour 4 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp vegetable oil Dijon-style mustard 1 medium size onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms 2 Tbsp minced parsley Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup heavy cream Lemon juice Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and dust lightly with […]
Chicken with Deglazed Wine Sauce
This is a basic recipe that can be varied to suit available ingredients and personal tastes. I’ve made it with Mendocino Mustard and lemon juice instead of wine. I’ve also substituted 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar or raspberry vinegar for the wine. Other additions could include brandied or dried prunes, apricots, raisins, red peppers, […]
Chicken and Potatoes
One 3-pound chicken, cut into serving pieces 3 large Russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2-inch cubes Salt and pepper to taste 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp finely chopped parsley, Italian flat-leaf if tender 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped Spread the chicken pieces and potatoes on a piece […]