Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Pre-Spring Feedin's

1). Best Omlette Ever (Promise)

-Make sure you add a bit of milk to the egg and beat it until it is foamy then let it SIT for a minute or two before you cook it so that it stays nice and fluffy.
-Put lots of butter in the pan and push the egg into the centre of the pan with a spatula so that the uncooked egg keeps running to the pan along the edge.
-When it's just about done (no more runny egg around the edges), put fresh basil, sundried tomato and brie on it.
-Fold it over and let it sit for a minute to finish cooking before serving–DELISH!


2). Burratta Salad

So burratta is the queen of all cheeses. Swear. Its a big ball of mozzarella that you cut into and BAM! It's still literally buttery, creamy on the inside. And it oozes out like a river of love when you cut into it.
Put it on a bunch of greens with lots of fresh basil (I also added some sliced shallots and red peppers) and a drizzle of good balsamic vinegar. That's all it needs. Really
Enjoy!

3). Potato Pancakes and Seared Scallops on Fresh Veggie Salsa

-Grate potato into a bowl and squeeze out extra juices. Add a bit of salt to draw out more juices, let sit for a few minutes and repeat.
-Add some flour an egg or two, garlic and salt and pepper until it comes together when you make it into a ball.
-Fry in a pan FLAT (or it won't cook through) on medium heat until nicely browned.
-Top with sour cream, yoghurt or apple sauce.

-Fry up shelled peas, corn sliced off the cob, diced carrots and herb of your choice (I did thyme) and salt and pepper in a bunch of butter.
-While frying, turn skillet to medium high and add lots more butter once hot.
-Place scallops on the pan and sear for 2 minutes a side, adding salt and pepper as they sear.
-Serve up on top of salsa with a slice or two of lemon. YUM!

4). Best Appetizers Ever
That's all.