Caviar Julia Recipes

CAVIAR JULIA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. Stir in the onion and chopped egg. Spread the mixture in a shallow baking dish or glass pie plate.
• Spoon red and black caviar in a checkerboard pattern over the top. Slice green onions into long thin strips, and use the strips to outline the checkerboard pattern. Chill until serving.

LEE BAILEY'S PASTA WITH GOLDEN CAVIAR

Steps:

• Combine the crème fraîche, Calvados and bay leaves in a large saucepan and whisk until blended. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to very low and keep warm, stirring occasionally while cooking the pasta.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 3 tablespoons of the butter and all of the pasta. Cook until the pasta is just done, still firm to the teeth, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
• Whisk the egg yolk and the remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a large serving bowl until blended. Add the hot pasta and toss gently to coat the strands. Discard the bay leaves and pour the crème fraîche mixture over the pasta. Add about 3/4 of the caviar and toss gently until mixed. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at once on warm plates, topping each portion with a heaping spoonful of the remaining caviar.