Every Wednesday is our weekly Cook Along, and tonight is a seasonal menu. Avocado, Orange and Jicama Salad; Vegeatable and Bean Chili; Corn Bread and Banana Chocolate Strudel.
Today, Stuffed Tom with confit vegetable fresh herb and smoked salmon, white beans salad w/ grilled shiitakes and smoked sturgeon, half smoked trout with onions, relish, and potatoes.
Sara prepares dishes that warm the heart and hearth. Forget fast food, it's slow cooking. Recipes: Boeuf a la Bourguignon; Potato Gratin; Steamed Green Beans; Port-Poached Pears.
Salvadorian White Corn Cakes with Pork, Beans ans Cheese (Pupusas); Puerto Rican Seafood Stew (Asopao de Marisco); Fideos in Chipotle and Roasted Tomato Broth; Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo.
Joanna whips up her favorite side dishes. Her menu includes homemade green bean casserole, delicious sweet potato casserole, creamy macaroni and cheese, gooey pecan bars and spiced mulled cider.
Michael gathers his best chef friends and gives them a mission - remake pot luck classics with no more than 5 ingredients, no more than 10 steps, it must be finished and ready to eat, and no exotic ingredients. Church suppers will never be the same!
Gameplan Day of Potluck Challenge:
Peel, and cut celery for Rockin’ Celery Boats
Mix, coat, and put pecan nuts in to bake for Celery Boat filling
Prepare Celery Boats for soaking, soak for crunch
Puree nuts with cream cheese, stuff into Celery Boats and top with jalapenos.
Chop, juice and dress the Ambrosia Salad
Blanche and cool green beans for Green Bean Casserole with Fried Onions
Mix, heat and reduce mushroom brandy sauce for Green Bean Casserole, mix in green beans, set aside.
Boil pasta shells, mix cheese sauce for Macaroni and Cheese My Way.
Add spinach, shrimp and bake in the oven.
Fry up onion rings to top Green Bean Casserole with Fried Onions
Wine Recommendation Chiarello Cabernet Sauvignon, Gargiulo Vineyards Pinot Grigio