55 seared and mixed with Recipes

beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick ), kosher salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh rosemary, chopped fresh thyme, olive oil, grated lemon rind, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove, minced

soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, vegetable oil, divided, minced peeled fresh ginger, asian chili-garlic sauce, asian sesame oil, divided, chopped fresh cilantro, rib-eye steaks, toasted sesame seeds, crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, quartered

i use a 3 1/2 to 4 lb chuck roast, well marbelized with fat, and if you can find a bone-in roast, that s better yet (but it s almost always boneless chuck that you find at the grocer). i like to quickly rinse the roast in cold water just before i lay it on the cutting board to coat it with seasoned flour. place the following ingredients in a small baggie and shake the closed bag to mix it up, flour, salt, garlic salt, crazy mixed-up salt (if you can tsp get this seasoning, use seasoned salt instead, but jane s is by far the best), pepper, use your hands to generously pat the seasoned flour into the roast, on both sides, flipping the roast a couple times and repeating the process., in a dutch oven or roasting pan large enough to hold the roast, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium high heat - you want your pan and oil to be hot enough to sear the roast well when you put it in the pan. when the oil is just about to the smoking point, put the roast in and cover the pan. let the meat sear until nicely browned on the bottom, then flip the roast. let it sear for a minute or two on the second side, then add, beef stock (i much prefer the boxed stock to the canned broth - it just seems to give the gravy a much richer taste in the end), cover the roasting pan and place it in a pre-heated 300 degree oven. roast for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is fork tender and falls apart easily. i check the roast each hour, quickly opening the lid, just to make sure the stock has not evaporated. as long as your pan has a good seal on it, this shouldn tsp happen. but if necessary, add more stock to the pan., an hour before the roast is done , prepare the mashed potatoes. peel 6 large red potatoes (these work better - at least for me - because they are much moister than the russets, so the mashed potatoes are creamier); cut into 1/4th, and place them in a large saucepan - rinse the cut potatoes 2 times in cold water, then cover them in fresh cold water and place the pan over medium high heat; boil until tender. this is usually about 30 minutes, but it depends on the size of your cuts, so just cook them until you can easily insert a fork into a potato. drain potatoes well, reserving 1 cup of the water for the gravy. add the following to the hot potatoes, butter, sour cream, milk, salt, crazy mixed up salt (use regular salt or garlic salt if jane s salt is not available), pepper, i use a hand masher , but you can use an electric mixer or however you chose to mash the potatoes into a creamy yet firm texture. add more milk if potatoes are too stiff. place the mashed potatoes in a buttered casserole dish, cover with foil, and place in the oven to keep warm while you make the gravy., prepare the gravy, melt 2 tbsp butter, stir in 1/4 cup flour to make a paste, stir in enough beef stock to thin the paste enough to pour., finished roast from the pan and place it on a plate; cover meat with foil to keep warm., place the roasting pan over a medium flame and bring the liquid to a gentle boil (i usually seem to have about 1 1/2 to 2 cups liquid in the pan when the roast is done - if you have less, just use the beef stock to increase your liquid)., use a whisk to gradually whisk in the butter/flour/stock liquid., add 2 tbsp beef base - i use tone s (i prefer beef base to buillon - has a richer flavor and is really worth having on hand, but if you can tsp find this, try knorr s beef buillon extra large cubes), add the 1 cup of reserved potato water, add 1/2 cup beef stock, taste the gravy and see if you want more seasoning. i usually find i don tsp need to add anything at this point, since i have the seasoning from the flour coating and the stock and the beef base. if you think you need more seasoning, add salt and pepper to your taste. beef base will also give you more saltiness., keep the gravy warm while you uncover the meat and use 2 forks to pull the meat apart into small to medium chunks., you are now ready to assemble...

pork butt, bone-in , some fat, onion, water , to braise it in, kosher salt, ground honey roasted peanuts, cider vinegar, coarse ground mixed pepper, white sugar, brown sugar, olive oil, ground garlic, dry mixed spice (see my recipe for this), vegetable oil , to sear with

center cut pork chops, cajun spice mix , recipe follows, peanut or olive oil, carrots, fresh thyme, olive oil, salt and pepper, juice of 1 orange, salt, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, thyme, yukon gold potatoes (julienned), onion (sliced thin), egg, fresh thyme, salt and pepper, all purpose flour, peanut oil

baby new potato , scrubbed, fine green beans, trimmed, eggs, tuna steaks, olive oil, mixed salad green (1 bag, preferably with herbs), scallions, finely sliced, pitted black olives, halved, clear honey, dijon mustard, cider vinegar, olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper

dijon mustard, light mayo, white balsamic vinegar, minced shallots, vegetable broth, jalapeno peppers minced finely, diced heirloom tomatoes, hazelnut oil, zest of 1 lemon, mint, chives, minced shallots, almonds, salt and pepper to taste, scallops, olive oil, mixed spring greens

water, couscous, sliced almonds, toasted, sliced dried apricots, orange juice, orange zest, ground ginger, ground cumin, cinnamon stick, salt, chopped parsley, extra-virgin olive oil, butter, red onion, sliced thinly, zucchini , julienned, yellow squash , julienned, red peppers , julienned, yellow peppers , julienned, chopped mixed herbs, (chives , thyme, parsley, oregano), white pepper, pacific halibut fillets or cod

beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick ), kosher salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh rosemary, chopped fresh thyme, olive oil, grated lemon rind, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove, minced

soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, vegetable oil, divided, minced peeled fresh ginger, asian chili-garlic sauce, sesame oil, divided, chopped fresh cilantro, rib eye steaks, toasted sesame seeds

ahi tuna steak , 6 oz, five-spice powder , available on spice aisle, grill seasoning, such as montreal steak seasoning , or salt and coarse pepper, cooking spray or vegetable oil, for brushing the grill pan, half a sack , mixed prewashed baby salad greens, radishes, sliced, european cucumber, thinly sliced, wasabi paste, rice vinegar or, soy sauce, virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper

chuck steaks or 2 lbs blade steaks, instant meat tenderizer, fat, for searing meat, onion soup mix, bay leaf, green pepper, seeded and sliced, canned tomatoes, dry sherry

cooked chicken paillards, chilled and 1/4-inch slices (pan seared), egg yolks, anchovy fillets, garlic, pommery mustard, canola oil plus 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, mix together, juice of 1 lemon, shaved reggiano parmesan, salt and black pepper to taste, heads baby romaine , prepped into whole, washed leaves, toasted sesame seeds