21 small plates Recipes

lime wedge, kosher salt , on small plate, tequila, midori melon liqueur, lime juice

lime wedge, kosher salt , on small plate, tequila, orange liqueur (such as cointreau), fresh lime juice

watermelon, seedless, 1-inch chunks, lime wedges, kosher salt , on a small plate, triple citrus tequila or 3/4 cup any good-quality tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice

all-purpose flour, plus more for coating and pie plate, whole wheat flour , preferably stone ground, sugar, plus more for sprinkling, salt, baking powder, mace, unsalted butter, plus more for pie plate, brandy, chilled, pure vanilla extract, egg, sugar, dark brown sugar, unbleached all-purpose flour, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, freshly ground nutmeg, allspice, mace, granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, brandy, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for pie plate, egg yolk, beaten

basmati rice , long grain, cooked, apple, diced (your choice ), green peas, small, boiled, cauliflower, florets, boiled, salt, pepper, lemon juice, mixed salad green , garnish plate, cabbage, shredded , for garnishing, cilantro, leaves (garnish )

evoo, butter, garlic, minced, homemade breadcrumbs or panko, grated parmigiano-reggiano, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped, red and orange bell peppers (pick square-ish/rectangular shaped ones for better plate presentation), salt and freshly ground black pepper, firm, medium eggplant, peel half the skin, cut into 1/2-inch dice, olive oil spray, fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped, fresh red chile, finely chopped or 1/2 tsp dried flakes, onion, chopped, zucchini, 1/2-inch dice, ripe plum or small vine tomatoes, chopped, tomato sauce or passata

lobster tail , precooked and sliced thinly on a bias, fresh sea scallops, sliced thinly, chives, minced, recipe herbed orange glaze - see below, recipe saffron oil - see below, recipe tarragon oil - see below, dress slices of lobster and scallops with herbed orange glaze. layer the slices of lobster and scallops, in an alternating style, in a small tower formation in the center of a small plate. using a squirt bottle, drizzle a ring of each oil around the tower of lobster and scallops. garnish with a sprinkling of minced chives., herbed orange glaze, sugar, water, dry white wine, shallots, chopped, juice of valencia orange, tarragon, heat water and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. add white wine and shallots and reduce by 2/3. add orange juice and tarragon sprigs and reduce to a glaze consistency.

lobster tail , precooked and sliced thinly on a bias, fresh sea scallops, sliced thinly, chives, minced, recipe herbed orange glaze - see below, recipe saffron oil - see below, recipe tarragon oil - see below, dress slices of lobster and scallops with herbed orange glaze. layer the slices of lobster and scallops, in an alternating style, in a small tower formation in the center of a small plate. using a squirt bottle, drizzle a ring of each oil around the tower of lobster and scallops. garnish with a sprinkling of minced chives.

a salad recipe that looks great and tastes even better, a small bunch of fresh spinach ,cleaned and on a small plate, topped with small chunks of bleu cheese and toasted pecans, a dressing of strawberry vinaigrette or your favorite vinaigrette tops it off. crisp bacon chopped,can also be used.

red beets or 8 small golden beets or 4 large beets, scrubbed and trimmed, parsnips, peeled and cut in 3-inchlengths, shallots, peeled, carrots, peeled and halves lengthwise, coarse salt, fresh ground pepper, fresh rosemary leaves, extra virgin olive oil

osetra caviar, eggs, hard boiled, lemon, cut into wedges, red onion, small diced, chopped chives, creme fraiche, melted butter, blini (mini-crepes), toast points

mango, small diced, jalapeno, diced, freshly chopped cilantro leaves, red pepper, diced, red onion, diced, vegetable oil, ripe plantains, peeled and sliced, salt

green tomatoes, roughly chopped, hot house cucumber, roughly chopped, ribs celery, peeled to remove tough outer fibers and roughly chopped, seedless green grapes , plus more for garnish, jalapeno, seeded, horseradish, superfine sugar, lime wedges, plus more for garnish, crushed ice, vodka, chilled, salt and freshly ground black pepper, on a small plate, cucumber spears , celery sticks, for garnish

loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, pine nuts, lightly toasted, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic, fresh lime juice, ground black pepper, grated cotija cheese, olive oil, beef shoulder center steaks, cut 1-inch thick, baguette bread, cut diagonally 1/2-inch thick, grated cotija cheese, freshly chopped cilantro leaves

reduced-fat prepared olive oil vinaigrette, garlic, minced, chopped cilantro leaves, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, beef shoulder center steaks (ranch), cut 3/4-inch thick (about 8 oz each), red bell peppers , cut in 1/2 lengthwise, thick) baguette bread, cut diagonally about 5 inches long, garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper, loosely packed baby spinach leaves, chopped spanish olives, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus sprigs, for garnish, shaved manchego cheese

sliced red onion, white wine vinegar, salt, honey, smoked paprika, adobo seasoning, ground chipotle chile pepper, beef shoulder top blade (flat iron) steaks, corn tortillas (6 to 7-inch diameter), warmed, crumbled queso fresco, chopped fresh cilantro leaves

southwestern eggrolls, chicken breast fillet, vegetable oi, minced red bell pepper, minced green onion, frozen corn, canned black beans, rinsed and drained, frozen spinach, thawed and drained, diced, canned jalapeno peppers, minced fresh parsley, cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper, shredded monterey jack cheese, five 7-inch flour tortillas, avocado-ranch dipping sauce, smashed , fresh avocado (about half of an avocado), mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, white vinegar, salt, dried parsley, onion powder, dried dill weed, garlic powder, pepper, chopped tomato, chopped onion, preheat barbecue grill to high heat., rub the chicken breast with some vegetable oil then grill it on the barbecue for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until done. lightly salt and pepper each side of the chicken while it cooks. set chicken aside until it cools down enough to handle., preheat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat ., add the red pepper and onion to the pan and saute for a couple minutes until tender., dice the cooked chicken into small cubes and add it to the pan. add the corn, black beans, spinach, jalapeno peppers, parsley, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper to the pan. cook for another 4 minutes. stir well so that the spinach separates and is incorporated into the mixture., pan from the heat and add the cheese. stir until the cheese is melted ., wrap the tortillas in a moist cloth and microwave on high temperature for 1 1/2 minutes or until hot., spoon approximately 1-fifth of the mixture into the center of a tortilla. fold in the ends and then roll the tortilla over the mixture. roll the tortilla very tight, then pierce with a toothpick to hold together. repeat with the remaining ingredients until you have five egg rolls. arrange the egg rolls on a plate, cover the plate with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours. overnight is best., while the egg rolls freeze prepare the avocado-ranch dipping sauce by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl., preheat 4-6 cups of oil to 375 degrees ., deep fry the egg rolls in the hot oil for 12-15 minutes and remove to paper towels or a rack to drain for about 2 minutes., egg roll diagonally lengthwise and arrange on a plate around a small bowl of the dipping sauce. garnish the dipping sauce with the chopped tomato and onion.

ruby tuesday s chicken quesadillas, chicken breast, italian dressing, flour tortilla, margarine, shredded monterey jack/cheddar cheese, tomatoes, diced, jalapeno peppers, diced, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, place chicken breast in a bowl with enough italian dressing to, coat ; allow to marinate 30 minutes, refrigerated. grill marinated, chicken until done in a lightly oiled pan. cut into 3/4 pieces, aside ., brush 1 side of tortilla with margarine and place in frying pan, over medium heat. on 1 half of tortilla , add cheese, tomatoes , peppers, and cajun seasoning in that serving. make, spread to the edge of the half. top with diced chicken, fold empty tortilla side on top , and flip over in pan so that, cheese is on top of chicken. cook until very warm throughout ., pan to serving plate and cut into six equal wedges, on 1 side of plate. on the other side put lettuce , topped with, tomatoes , and then topped with sour cream. serve your, favorite salsa in a small bowl on the side .