20 blue with basil vinaigrette Recipes

olive oil, red onion, diced, garlic, finely chopped, jalapenos, diced, prepared horseradish, drained, dijon mustard, creme fraiche or sour cream, lump crabmeat , picked over, instant flour (recommended : wondra), salt and freshly ground black pepper, blue cornmeal, black olive-roasted red pepper relish , recipe follows, basil vinaigrette , recipe follows, roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded and diced, kalamata olives, pitted and chopped, white wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, basil chiffonade, salt and freshly ground black pepper, chopped fresh basil leaves, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, water, honey, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt

olive oil, minced garlic, crumbled blue cheese (about 2 1/2 oz), white wine vinegar, water, sugar, hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco), salt, pepper, chopped fresh basil

new york strip steaks, each 10 to 12 oz and about 1 inch thick , trimmed of excess fat, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, ground black pepper, minced shallot, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, tomatoes, each cut into quarters, chopped fresh basil leaf, crumbled gorgonzola (1/2 cup)

thick new york strip steaks , trimmed of excess fat, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, ground black pepper, minced shallot, red-wine vinegar, dijon mustard, tomatoes , each cut itno quarters, chopped fresh basil leaves, crumbled gorgonzola cheese (1/2 cup)

five-cheese texas toast, assorted heirloom tomatoes, bottled blue cheese vinaigrette, torn fresh basil, salt and pepper, garnishes: crumbled blue cheese , fresh basil leaves

sirloin steak, salt, pepper, romaine lettuce leaves, chopped romaine lettuce, blue cheese vinaigrette dressing (recipe below ), tomatoes, red onion rings, crumbled blue cheese, olive oil, minced garlic, crumbled blue cheese (about 2 1/2 oz), white wine vinegar, water, granulated sugar, hot pepper sauce (like tabasco), salt, ground pepper, chopped fresh basil

rotini pasta, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, hard salami, mozzarella cheese, cubed, blue cheese, roma tomatoes, oregano, basil, parsley, salt, pepper, olive oil, minced garlic

pre-sliced portobello mushrooms, reduced-fat olive oil vinaigrette, italian or ciabatta bread, light garlic -and-herbs spreadable cheese (such as alouette light), crumbled blue cheese, pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped, dijon mustard, minced garlic, fresh basil leaves, tomato , cut into 8 slices

red bell peppers, cut in half, yellow bell peppers, cut in half, blue cheese, crumbled, cream cheese, softened, tomato-basil vinaigrette, mixed salad greens

butter or 2 cups bibb lettuce, red leaf lettuce, iceberg lettuce, green onion, chopped, olive oil, white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, sour cream, honey, fresh basil, finely chopped, salt, black pepper, freshly ground, blue cheese, crumbled, candied pecans, halves chopped

fresh arugula, fresh blueberries, fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs, loosely packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped chives, crumbled blue cheese, coarsely chopped fresh tarragon, raspberry vinaigrette, salted roasted almonds

poblano peppers , roasted, peeled, and seeded, red onion, chopped, tablepsoons fresh lime juice, olive oil, spinach or arugula leaves, honey, salt and freshly ground pepper, ears of corn , roasted and kernels removed, olive oil, vidalia onions, medium dice, salt and pepper to taste, creme fraiche, basil leaves , chiffonade, eggs, lightly beaten, all-purpose flour, salt and freshly ground black pepper, blue corn tortilla chips, red snapper fillets, olive oil

eggs, lightly beaten, all-purpose flour, salt and freshly ground pepper, blue corn tortilla chips, red snapper fillets (about 6 oz each), olive oil, poblanos , roasted, peeled, and seeded, red onion, chopped, fresh lime juice, olive oil, spinach or arugula leaves, honey, salt and freshly ground pepper, ears of corn, husks removed, blanched , grilled until marked, kernels removed, olive oil, vidalia onions, diced, salt and pepper, creme fraiche, basil leaves , chiffonade

eggs, lightly beaten, all-purpose flour, salt and freshly ground pepper, blue corn tortilla chips, red snapper fillets (about 6 oz each), olive oil, poblanos , roasted, peeled and seeded, red onion, chopped, fresh lime juice, olive oil, spinach or arugula leaves, honey, salt and freshly ground pepper, ears of corn, husks removed, blanched , grilled until marked, kernels removed, olive oil, vidalia onions, diced, salt and pepper, creme fraiche, basil leaves , chiffonade

ancho chile powder, ground toasted cumin, salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry, peanut oil, blue corn tortillas , cut into very thin strips, kosher salt, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, lemon juice, basil leaves , chiffonade, chopped red onion, pure olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, assorted greens, mizuna , arugula and frisee, citrus vinaigrette, ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced, red pepper, finely diced, yellow pepper, finely diced, chopped cilantro

heads bibb lettuce, maytag blue cheese, strawberry, sliced, pecan halves, powdered sugar, warm water, apple cider vinegar, garlic, minced, dry oregano leaves, dry basil leaves, dijon mustard, black pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, cinnamon raisin bread, butter

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional), grill the breasts until just done , about 5 minutes per side. may be sauteed, if you wish. keep warm., unmold the salads , hold down the top of the salad with 1 hand while you carefully remove the ring with the other, giving it a slight twist as you lift up if it doesn tsp move easily., warm chicken and place on top of the salads in a grid fashion, 2 pieces 1 way, 2 the other, and so on. drizzle the plate with the basil and chile oils, if desired. serve immediately. serves 4., this recipe comes courtesy of chef chris ward and his four-star dallas restaurant, the mercury.

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional)