2609 contessa garten appetizers Recipes

champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, minced fresh garlic, extra-large egg yolk, at room temperature, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, good olive oil, salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people

warm (100 to 110 degrees f ) water, dry yeast, honey, good olive oil, all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading, kosher salt, red onion, thinly sliced, fresh mozzarella, grated, italian fontina, grated, mild goat cheese , such as montrachet, sliced, red or yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded , and julienned, prosciutto, thinly sliced and julienned, arugula, cleaned and dried, tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick, pork or turkey sausages, cooked and sliced, basil leaves, cleaned and dried, garlic cloves, roasted, crushed red pepper flakes, good olive oil, cornmeal

good olive oil, minced garlic, dijon mustard, champagne vinegar, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded and sliced 1/2-inch thick, ripe tomato, cut into 1-inch cubes, basil leaves, capers, drained, red onion, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds, red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 3 large pieces, yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 3 large pieces, ficelle , cut into 1-inch thick slices

sparkling wine vinegar, dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, minced garlic, extra-large egg yolk, at room temperature, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, good olive oil, baby salad greens for 6 to 8

good roquefort cheese, chopped, mayonnaise, heavy cream, tarragon vinegar, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, head iceberg lettuce, cut in quarters , or 2 heads bibb lettuce, cut in half, heirloom tomatoes , or other good tomatoes

roquefort cheese, divided, good mayonnaise, heavy cream, tarragon wine vinegar, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, heads green lettuce, washed and spun dry, heirloom tomatoes, mixed colors and sizes, sliced

champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, minced fresh garlic, extra-large egg yolk*, at room temperature (see note ), kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, good olive oil, salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people

good tuscan round bread, sliced 3/4 inch thick, garlic clove, cut in half, good olive oil, sliced prosciutto (torn in pieces, if desired), fresh smoked mozzarella, grated, minced fresh parsley, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

coarse bread crumbs, toasted, garlic, minced, good olive oil, fresh lemon juice, sun-dried tomato halves in oil, drained and coarsely chopped, chopped fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, littleneck clams , scrubbed clean, melted butter

thick) filets mignons , tied (10 oz each), vegetable oil, fine fleur de sel, coarsely cracked black peppercorns, good olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons), dijon mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, baby arugula, chunk good parmesan cheese

plain yogurt (regular or low-fat ), good olive oil, plus more for brushing grill, lemon , zested, freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons), fresh whole rosemary leaves (2 large bunches), kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, butterflied leg of lamb (9 lb bone-in )

freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons), good olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, minced fresh thyme leaves (1/2 tsp dried ), boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removed

freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons), good olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, minced fresh thyme leaves , or 1/2 tsp dried thyme, boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removed, satay dip , recipe follows

ripe peaches, cut in 1/2 and pitted, vanilla sugar , recipe follows, good dark rum (recommended : mount gay), good almond liqueur (recommended : amaretto di savonna), amaretti cookies, crumbled, creme fraiche or vanilla ice cream to serve, optional

ripe golden pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 8 to 10 wedges, good olive oil, honey

thick) pork chops, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

fresh salmon fillets, good olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, good mayonnaise, sour cream, white wine vinegar, fresh basil leaves, chopped fresh dill, chopped scallions, (white and green parts ), kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, capers, drained, fresh white or brioche rolls (4-inch round), mesclun mix or fresh basil leaves

tomatoes, good olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper