Posts for June 22nd 2010

celebrity chefs

Guess Who?

Can you guess who skipped the Food & Wine Classic and attended the Brooklyn Food & Music Block Party instead?
Can you guess who skipped the Food & Wine Classic and attended the Brooklyn Food & Music Block Party instead?

Guess Who 2010-06-22 16:15:26

recipes

Berry Tempting: Cherry and Onion Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Recently, I threw a cherry-themed dinner party, where I highlighted nature's jewel-toned stone fruit.

Recently, I threw a cherry-themed dinner party, where I highlighted nature's jewel-toned stone fruit. In addition to making cherry pan dowdies, my pièce de résistance was a pork tenderloin that had been butterflied, pounded, stuffed, sliced, and served as a beautiful roulade. The recipe looks lengthy, but don't be deterred by it; you can shave time off by asking your butcher to do the trimming, cutting, and pounding of the pork tenderloin. On top of being pretty to look at, the flavor combinations of this dish — juicy, sweet, fruity, meaty, salty — are spectacular. Serve it on a large platter with asparagus or on top of a bed of sautéed greens. To impress guests at a Summer dinner party, read more.

Breaking Dawn

Tom Gives In to Suri, Kristen's Sad to Say Bye to Bella, and Cameron's Gulf Help

Tom Cruise says Suri reasons her way out of doing things he asks, Kristen Stewart admits it will be sad leaving Bella behind after Breaking Dawn, and Cameron Diaz does her part to raise money for the Gulf cleanup.

Tom Cruise says Suri reasons her way out of doing things he asks, Kristen Stewart admits it will be sad leaving Bella behind after Breaking Dawn, and Cameron Diaz does her part to raise money for the Gulf cleanup.

events

Noteworthy Nibbles — June 22-29, 2010

It's hard to think of more eating and drinking events, as we're still recovering from damage done in Aspen, but it'd be a crying shame to miss all the quality celebrations this week, whether it's for a good cause in Minneapolis or Portland or simply for a smattering of the Windy City's greatest hits.

It's hard to think of more eating and drinking events, as we're still recovering from damage done in Aspen, but it'd be a crying shame to miss all the quality celebrations this week, whether it's for a good cause in Minneapolis or Portland or simply for a smattering of the Windy City's greatest hits. We'll be at the trade portion of Pinot Days this Friday, which is a mere sliver of what'll be offered at the public tasting: 220 Pinot Noirs from across the US.

What's going to be the highlight of your week? Do chime in below.


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salads

Chicken With Grilled Peaches and Arugula

From Real SimpleChicken With Grilled Peaches and ArugulaIngredients4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil kosher salt and black pepper 2 medium red onions, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds 3 peaches, cut into wedges 1 bunch arugula, thick stems removed (about 4 cups) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 ounces blue cheese, broken into pieces Directions Heat grill to medium-high.

From Real Simple

Chicken With Grilled Peaches and Arugula

Chicken With Grilled Peaches and Arugula Recipe 2010-06-22 13:44:33

Ingredients

4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
2 medium red onions, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
3 peaches, cut into wedges
1 bunch arugula, thick stems removed (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 ounces blue cheese, broken into pieces

Directions

  1. Heat grill to medium-high. Brush the chicken with 1 teaspoon of the oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  2. In a bowl, toss the onions, peaches, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the chicken and onions until the chicken is cooked through and the onions are tender, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
  4. Grill the peaches until charred, 2 minutes per side.
  5. Toss the arugula with the onions, peaches, vinegar, and remaining oil. Top with the cheese; serve with the chicken.

Serves 4.

recipes

Cherry and Onion Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

From Fine Cooking Cherry and Onion Stuffed Pork TenderloinIngredients3 Tbs.

From Fine Cooking

Cherry and Onion Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Joanne Weir's Recipe for Cherry and Onion Stuffed Pork Tenderloin 2010-06-22 12:59:33

Ingredients

3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1-1/2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
6 Tbs. freshly squeezed orange juice
3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. granulated sugar
1-1/2 tsp. freshly grated orange zest
1-1/2 cups fresh sweet cherries (about 8 oz.), pitted and chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pork tenderloins (about 1 lb. each), trimmed
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 cup lower-salt chicken broth
1 tsp. minced fresh rosemary
2 Tbs. cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Directions

  1. Heat 1 Tbs. of the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and light golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the orange juice, vinegar, sugar, and orange zest, reduce the heat to low, cover, and continue to cook until the onions are very soft, 15 to 20 minutes more. Uncover and continue to cook until all the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes more. Add the cherries and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature.
  2. Heat the oven to 425°F. Meanwhile, butterfly the pork by slitting each tenderloin lengthwise just far enough that it opens like a book to make a flat piece. Place the pork between two pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper and pound gently with a meat mallet to flatten it to a 3/8-inch thickness. In a small bowl, mix 1 Tbs. of the olive oil, the ground cloves, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper. Rub the mixture on both sides of the pork and season generously with salt.
  3. Divide and spread the cherry mixture evenly over the tenderloins and roll them back to their original shape. Tie them with butcher twine at 1-inch intervals.
  4. Heat the remaining 1 Tbs. olive oil in an ovenproof 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork on all sides until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a tenderloin reads 145°F, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and tent with foil.
  5. Set the skillet over medium-high heat, add the wine, and deglaze the pan by scraping up the cooked bits with a wooden spoon. Boil to reduce the wine by about half, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and rosemary, bring to a boil, and reduce by about half, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the butter one piece at a time, letting each melt before adding the next. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Remove the strings from the pork and slice it into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Serve drizzled with the sauce.

Serves 4-6.

Nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 370; Fat (g): 18; Fat Calories (kcal): 160; Saturated Fat (g): 6; Protein (g): 34; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 9; Carbohydrates (g): 14; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 1.5; Sodium (mg): 370; Cholesterol (mg): 110; Fiber (g): 1

healthy living

Giada Spills Her Secrets For Looking Great

During her cooking demo in Aspen, Food Network star and fan favorite Giada De Laurentiis opened up the floor to questions.

During her cooking demo in Aspen, Food Network star and fan favorite Giada De Laurentiis opened up the floor to questions. One woman in the back raised her hand and asked the question that the whole world was dying to know.

"How do you manage to cook all this food and still look so great?" she asked. The mother of Jade Marie, now 2 — who looked casual chic in a boatneck tee and cuffed jeans — took some time to talk about how she stays so slim and trim. Find out her secrets after the jump.

Tips

Colin Cowie's Rules For Great Wedding Food

Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Colin Cowie, wedding planner and lifestyle guru.

Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Colin Cowie, wedding planner and lifestyle guru. This week, Colin shares his dos and don'ts when it comes to wedding food.

Food is like theater, and I try to catch every show in town. What happens in the first few minutes sets the tone for what's to come, and I know right away if I’m staying past intermission. It's easy to get caught up in an elaborate production that in the end quite possibly goes nowhere rather than a simple production that leaves you wanting more.

To get the Colin's tips, keep reading.