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Baked Fries With Sea Salt and Truffle Oil

Yum Community — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:28:27 PDT

Want to turn up the volume on baked fries? Be like girlA and drizzle them with truffle oil!

Here I go again with the truffle oil . . . guarantee you’ll love these! Truffle oil on French fries just go together like PB&J. I brought these to a get together and they were gone in minutes! You can peel the potatoes if you’d like, but I’m not fond of the peeling process. If they don’t have to be peeled, you can bet I won’t do it. So it’s up to you.

Look at the easy recipe after the break.

Do You Cook With Flavored Salts?

YumSugar — Fri, 15 May 2009 11:45:45 PDT

Yesterday Party gushed about the flavor of truffles on items such as fries, salad dressings, and pizzas. I'll eat them on anything and I love to add the flavor of truffles to a dish with my beloved truffle salt. Flavored salts are increasingly popular; stores such as NapaStyle carry the crystals infused with rosemary, sun-dried tomato, and citrus to name a few. Are you a fan?

Do You Like the Flavor of Truffles?

partysugar — Thu, 14 May 2009 11:30:14 PDT

Last week I dined with a girlfriend at a neighborhood restaurant called Local. While I couldn't get enough of its meaty housemade linguine with rich Bolognese sauce, my gal pal was crazy about the truffle fries. It may not be my most preferred flavor, but I, too, enjoy the taste of truffles on fries, in salad dressings, or drizzled on pizzas. How about you?

Monday's Leftovers: Truffled Mushrooms With Whipped Beans

YumSugar — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:50:32 PST

If you're looking for something fast and easy to put on the table and are tired of your typical vegetables, turn to this dish. Its exotic flavors will wake up your palate.

This recipe transforms an ordinary ingredient like extra cannellini beans into a truly special meal with a quick whirl in the blender. To make this delightful dinner,

Truffled Wild Mushrooms Over Whipped White Beans
From Vegetarian Times

Ingredients

2 tsp. olive oil, divided
1 medium leek, white and pale green parts chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 15-oz. cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp.)
2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 lb. wild mushrooms, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp. truffle oil

Directions

Heat 1 tsp. oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add leek and sauté 2 minutes. Stir in beans, broth, garlic and thyme. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer bean mixture to food processor and blend until creamy and smooth. Return to skillet, cover and keep warm.
Heat remaining 1 tsp. oil in medium skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté 8 minutes, or until soft and brown. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in parsley.
Spoon whipped bean mixture into shallow bowls. Top with equal portions of mushrooms. Drizzle each serving with 1/2 tsp. truffle oil, and serve.

Serves 4.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 299, Protein 15 g, Total fat 7 g, Saturated fat 1 g, Carbs 46 g, Sodium 691 mg, Fiber 17 g, Sugars 2 g.

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YumSugar Gift Guide: The Kitchen Diva

partysugar — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:15:46 PST

She's the queen of the kitchen, can whip up a double chocolate souffle while sleeping, and has dined at Momofuko Ko, David Chang's notoriously difficult-to-get-into restaurant, twice. Think there's nothing to get this kitchen diva - the girl whose been there, done that, got the t-shirt? Think again! She'll swoon at the site of a fabulously frilly apron and will die and go to heaven when she holds a bottle of the coveted cult classic 2004 Harlan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.

Or wow her with this "Red Diva" espresso machine: she'll have wonderfully fresh espresso at the push of a button!

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TV Dinners: La Vie En Rose - Tournedos Rossini

partysugar — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:18:31 PST

While on the first date with the love of her life, Édith Piaf - one of France's most beloved popstars - demands that her date, Marcel Cerdan, take her to a fancy restaurant. The boxer hopes to dine on pastrami sandwiches while Piaf- a diva in her own time - is hungry for tournedos rossini. A decadent dish that includes a thick slab of steak, foie gras, truffles, and a red-wine sauce, tournedos rossini are not for every day. They do however, make a wonderfully romantic and elegant meal. To see the recipe and check out a clip from La Vie En Rose - the movie that got Marion Cotillard a best actress nomination -

Tournedos Rossini
From Just France

50g/2oz Butter
1 tbsp Olive Oil
4 slices of White Bread, crusts removed
4 tournedos of Beef Filet Mignon (tournedos)
Salt and Black Pepper
4 50g/2oz slices of Raw Foie Gras
2 tbsp Port
1 tbsp Brandy
1 tbsp Madeira
2 fresh Black Truffles, thinly sliced
190ml/6fl.oz. Beef or Veal Stock

Preheat the oven to warm, 250°F.
Cut the slices of bread into circles a little larger than the circumference of the beef tournedos then heat half the butter and a little of the oil in a frying pan on medium low heat, add the bread and fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on kitchen paper and place on a heatproof serving platter.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining butter and oil in another large frying pan. Season the beef with salt and pepper then add to the pan and sauté for 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan with tongs, place each on top of the fried bread and place in the oven to keep warm.
Add the foie gras to the pan and sauté for 1 minute on each side, depending on the thickness. Remove from the pan with tongs, place once slice on each tournedos and return to the oven to keep warm.
Add the port, brandy and Madeira to the pan and bring to the boil, scraping up any bits in the bottom of the pan then boil until reduced by half.
Add the stock and sliced truffles, bring back to the boil and continue to boil rapidly for about 5 minutes to reduce.
To serve – pour the sauce over the top of the tournedos.

Serves 4.

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TV Dinners: Gossip Girl - Grilled Cheese

partysugar — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:01:31 PST

With the writers' strike putting a pause on my favorite television series plot, I've started watching repeats of Gossip Girl. I recently caught the pilot and came across a scene in which Chuck feeds a drunk Serena a grilled cheese sandwich from his hotel's kitchen.

Not your ordinary grilled cheese - it's actually on the New York Palace Hotel's restaurant menu - this sandwich costs $50. So what makes it so divinely delicious and extra expensive? Thick-cut housemade bread, imported Italian Fontina cheese, and fresh shaved black truffles. To take a look at a clip from the episode and check out the recipe,

Gossip Girl's Grilled Cheese Sandwich
From Christopher Lee

8 slices of fresh baked white bread (look for a local bakery)
16 slices of fontina cheese
2 tbsp sweet butter
2 oz fresh shaved black winter truffles
salt and pepper, to taste

Layer 2 slices of fontina cheese between 2 slices of white bread and shave a couple of slices of truffles in the middle of each sandwich; do the same for all four sandwiches.
Heat a large fry pan over medium heat and add the butter.
When the butter melts, add the sandwiches and cook until the bread is nice and toasted.
Remove and slice sandwiches in half and place into four plates.

Makes 4 sandwiches.

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Yummy Link: Oreo Truffles

partysugar — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:28:31 PST

Looking for something sweet to serve your sweetie on Valentine's Day? Why not whip up a batch of these decadent chocolate truffles made from Oreo cookies? - Bakerella

Come Party With Me: Holiday Cocktail - Menu (Sweets)

partysugar — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:13:31 PST

When planning a holiday cocktail party, don't forget the desserts! Since some guests are bound to have a sweet tooth, set up a small buffet of sweet treats when you set up the savory appetizers. Guests can nibble on cheese and chocolate. Fill bowls with Christmas M&M's or Hershey's kisses.

Don't serve a cake or pie because slicing and plating it is more work for you. Instead, offer one-bite sweets that guests can help themselves to. Mini black bottom cheesecakes are decadent and delicious. The raspberry jam adds a punch of festive color. Homemade chocolate truffles are easily prepared in advance. For the recipes to these delectable desserts, please

Mini Black-Bottom Cheesecakes
From Food and Wine magazine

Vegetable oil spray
24 plain chocolate wafer cookies, preferably Nabisco
3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup fromage blanc (6 oz.), at room temperature
2 large eggs
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves, warmed

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with foil-baking cups and spray the cups with vegetable oil spray.
In a food processor, crush the chocolate wafer cookies. Add the butter and process until fine crumbs form. Spoon the chocolate cookie crumbs into the prepared baking cups and press with the bottom of a glass to compact.
Bake for 5 minutes, or until almost set. Leave the oven on.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar at medium speed until smooth. Beat in the fromage blanc, then add the eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.
Pour the cheesecake batter into the baking cups, filling them three-quarters full.
Bake the cheesecakes for 15 minutes, or until slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and spread 1 tsp. of the warmed raspberry preserves on top of each cheesecake. Transfer the muffin tin to the freezer and chill the cheesecakes until set, about 15 minutes.
Remove the cheesecakes from the pan and peel off the foil baking cups. Transfer the cheesecakes to a platter and serve.

Makes 12.

Make ahead: the mini black-bottom cheesecakes can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Substitution: Instead of the fromage blanc use crème fraîche, goat cheese, lebneh, or quark.

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Chocolate Truffles
From Martha Stewart

1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. heavy cream
8 ounces best-quality bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/8 tsp. ground cardamom
Five strips 1-inch-wide orange peel, pith removed
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup sifted cocoa powder
1/2 cup finely chopped assorted nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, and pistachios

In a small saucepan, whisk together cream and cardamom. Add orange peel; bring just to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes.
Line a baking pan with parchment; set it and another pan aside.
Return cream mixture to heat; bring to a boil. Place chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. Remove cream mixture from heat. Pour through a sieve set over chocolate; discard solids.
Stir until melted and smooth.
Pour chocolate mixture onto the unlined baking pan, and spread in an even layer with an offset spatula. Transfer baking pan to freezer; chill chocolate until hardened but malleable, 15 to 20 minutes.
Using a tablespoon, scrape enough chocolate from pan to form a roughly shaped 1-in. ball, being careful not to press too hard against baking pan. Repeat. Transfer balls to the parchment-lined pan; chill truffles in the refrigerator 10 minutes.
Place the confectioners' sugar, the cocoa powder, and the chopped nuts in three separate bowls. Roll the truffles in desired coatings.

Makes 12.

Make ahead: uncoated truffles can be stored in an airtight container, refrigerated, for one week.

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Reader Recipe: Simple Chocolate Truffles

YumSugar — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:18:33 PST

If you're already gearing up for Christmas - and I know a bunch of you already are - why don't you get a head start by figuring out what treats you're going to make this year? Everyone expects cookies, so surprise them with homemade truffles. Recently, TeamSugar member issarocks shared her recipe for Simple Chocolate Truffles. It's a simple twist on mini cream-cheese balls, one that will be easy for you to re-create on your own. To get the recipe,

Recipe submitted by TeamSugar member issarocks

here are some simple chocolate truffles, i made them for valentines this year and they were a hit! they'll also make great christmas goodies!

Ingredients
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- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- optional - liqueurs, other flavorings

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- 1 1/2 cups (dark, milk, or white) chocolate, melted (whatever you prefer to coat)

Directions
1. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar until well blended. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla (To flavor truffles with liqueurs or other flavorings, omit vanilla. Divide truffle mixture into thirds. Add 1 1/2 tablespoon liqueur (almond, coffee, orange, etc) to each mixture; mix well) until no streaks remain.

2. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll into 1 inch balls (i found it easiest to use saran wrap to assist with this).

3. With a toothpick or fork, dip balls into melted chocolate, let set on wax paper. Top with nuts, candy bits, or swirl with a different chocolate.

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