Posts for May 13th 2011

Tuna Tartare Recipe 2011-05-13 15:04:49
Appetizers

Tuna Tartare on Rice Crackers

Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Tuna Tartare on Rice CrackersIngredients1/2 pound sashimi-quality tuna fillet, preferably bigeye or yellowfin, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 tablespoons finely minced onion 1 tablespoon minced green or red jalapeño chili, seeded if desired 1 tablespoon finely minced green onion, white and light green portions 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil Kosher or sea salt and coarsely ground pepper, to taste 1 4-ounce package teriyaki or soy-glazed brown rice crackers (about 16 rounds) Directions In a bowl, carefully and gently combine the tuna, onion, chili, green onion, lemon zest, olive oil, and sesame oil.
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Adapted from Williams-Sonoma

Tuna Tartare on Rice Crackers

Tuna Tartare Recipe 2011-05-13 15:04:49

Ingredients

1/2 pound sashimi-quality tuna fillet, preferably bigeye or yellowfin, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons finely minced onion
1 tablespoon minced green or red jalapeño chili, seeded if desired
1 tablespoon finely minced green onion, white and light green portions
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
Kosher or sea salt and coarsely ground pepper, to taste
1 4-ounce package teriyaki or soy-glazed brown rice crackers (about 16 rounds)

Directions

  1. In a bowl, carefully and gently combine the tuna, onion, chili, green onion, lemon zest, olive oil, and sesame oil. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Mound the tuna mixture evenly on brown rice crackers. Serve immediately.

Makes about 17 tartare bites.

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Strawberry-Balsamic Cocktail
recipes

Happy Hour: Strawberry-Balsamic Crush

Whenever I come across strawberries that are about to go bad — the mushy ones with lots of wrinkles and a deep red color — I set them aside and use them in a cocktail.
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Whenever I come across strawberries that are about to go bad — the mushy ones with lots of wrinkles and a deep red color — I set them aside and use them in a cocktail. Many recipes involve muddling the strawberries to extract the juices, so it doesn't really matter if they aren't the prettiest of berries. For adventurous home mixologists, I highly recommend you make use of blemished berries with this recipe for a strawberry-balsamic crush. It's an interesting drink with sweet, tart, and savory notes hitting the palate, one after another. Don't skip the freshly-ground black pepper garnish; it takes this amazing concoction to a whole new level. Seriously, this is a must make for home bartenders; it's a superb libation! Get the recipe after the break.

Suspects Arrested in Indiana Bacon Heist
Food News

Yummy Links: From Better Big Macs to Biscoff Cookies

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Bernie Madoff's Wine Collection to Be Auctioned Off For Charity
weekly recap

Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?

This week was a big one in the restaurant world, with the industry's biggest accolades, the James Beard Awards, taking place on Monday night.
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This week was a big one in the restaurant world, with the industry's biggest accolades, the James Beard Awards, taking place on Monday night. (We're sure a few attendees are probably still recovering from the festivities.) In other news, it's National Burger Week, so we'll be throwing at least a few patties on the grill this weekend!

Have you tuned into everything that's been going on over the last seven days? There's only one way to find out.

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Mango-Yogurt Smoothie Recipe
recipes

Fresh Starts: Mango-Yogurt Smoothie

Anyone who knows me can attest to the fact that I'm not much of a morning person, so when it comes to weekday breakfasts, they usually involve whipping up the fastest meal possible that I can carry in one hand as I head out the door.
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Anyone who knows me can attest to the fact that I'm not much of a morning person, so when it comes to weekday breakfasts, they usually involve whipping up the fastest meal possible that I can carry in one hand as I head out the door. I know it's not original, but these days I'm all about the smoothie; it's inexpensive to make, takes 30 seconds to blend, and can be enjoyed while walking to work, on the bus, or at the subway stop.

Since mangoes are in season, my favorite smoothie these days is a mix of cranberry juice, yogurt, and the fresh tropical fruit. The cranberry first struck me as random, but it adds a wonderful depth of flavor and a little more complexity. A better on-the-go breakfast, when you read more.

Origins of White Zinfandel
Wine

Do You Drink White Zinfandel?

The weather is warming up, and when it does, Rosé wines are brought back into rotation in many households.
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The weather is warming up, and when it does, Rosé wines are brought back into rotation in many households. But what about Rosé's sweeter — and generally cheaper — cousin, white Zinfandel?

Introduced in the '70s by Sutter Home as a way to use up excess Zinfandel crops, white Zin is often considered the non-wine-drinker's wine, for its sweet, fruity qualities and typically low alcohol content. But for every wine aficionado who scoffs at it, there's an equally avid white Zin loyalist. What's your stance? Do you drink white Zin?

Source: Flickr User razvan.orendovici

Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
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Savory Sight: Crab-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers

Eat these crab-filled jalapeño poppers (courtesy of Dice215) as an alfresco afternoon snack.
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Eat these crab-filled jalapeño poppers (courtesy of Dice215) as an alfresco afternoon snack.
Jalapenos poppers stuffed with crab. Some are coated in cornmeal; the others are beer battered.

For the recipe, check out her blog — then be sure to get more delicious ideas by joining our Savory Sights group in the YumSugar Community.