Crescenza Stack Recipes

FISH N' CHIPS STACK

Steps:

• Pour enough canola oil into a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven until it reaches a depth of 2 inches. Heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 375 degrees F.
• Sprinkle the cod liberally with kosher salt and black pepper on all sides. Place the flour, eggs and crushed potato chips into three separate shallow baking dishes. In batches, dredge each of the cod pieces first in the flour, then in the beaten eggs and finally in the crushed potato chips.
• Fry the cod in batches until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove using a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Sprinkle liberally with kosher salt and black pepper.
• To assemble, place the fried cod pieces onto a large platter. Top each with 1/2 teaspoon or so of tartar sauce and garnish with a sprinkle of chopped dill. Serve with any additional tartar sauce, lemon wedges and malt vinegar on the side.

GOUDA GARLIC BACON BURGER STACK

Steps:

• Split buns and brush butter on both halves; lay flat on a hot griddle (about 350 degrees F). Heat until buns are just light golden brown and have a nice crispy edge, 4 to 6 minutes. (A well-buttered and griddled bun gives you great flavor and a crispy crunch, and also acts as a seal to keep the burger juices and other sauces from making the bun soggy.)
• Preheat a broiler. Form beef into four 8-ounce 3/4-inch-thick patties. Sprinkle beef patties with Burger Shake (1/2 ounce each) and place in broiler to cook, about 4 minutes. Flip the patties over and sprinkle with more Burger Shake (another 1/2 ounce each, or to taste).
• Place the roasted garlic cloves on top of the patties along with the bacon strips and top with 2 slices of Gouda per patty. Cook until Gouda is fully melted and enrobes the garlic and bacon and patties are pink inside, another 4 minutes.
• Smear both halves of buns with Caesar Dressing.
• Place finished patties on bottom buns and top with onions and tomatoes.
• Add three pickle chips to each patty and drizzle barbecue sauce over the entire burger.
• Throw on your top buns and be sure to use burger picks to keep everything in place.
• Prepare for a delicious but drippy delight.
• Combine salt, pepper, garlic and oregano in a bowl and mix for a great all-purpose seasoning. We use it for eggs, meat, vegetables and more.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Slice the tops off of the garlic bulbs and spread olive oil over the cut portion of the bulbs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap in foil. Roast until tender and squeeze-outable, about 50 minutes.
• Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil and Worcestershire in a large bowl and whisk until ingredients are thoroughly integrated. Then whisk in Pecorino-Romano, oregano, garlic, anchovy paste, salt and pepper.

BONUS RECIPE: GINORMOUS CABBAGE-WRAPPED BURGER STACK

Steps:

• Serving suggestion: dill pickle spears
• Place the head of cabbage in a large microwave-safe bowl, and microwave for about 4 minutes, until the outer leaves begin to loosen.
• Once cool enough to handle, remove the cabbage from the bowl. Gently remove 2 whole outer leaves from the cabbage, and place them back in the bowl. (Reserve the rest of the cabbage for another use.)
• Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bowl with the cabbage leaves. Cover and microwave for about 2 minutes, until leaves are very soft.
• Meanwhile, spray a skillet with nonstick spray and bring to medium heat on the stove. Add the burger patty and onion slice and cook for about 4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
• Top one cabbage leaf with the burger patty, followed by a tomato slice, the onion, and the remaining tomato slice. If you like, top with ketchup and mustard. Gently top with the other leaf. Serve with pickles, if you want, and chew!

VEGETABLE STACKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚. Brush a 24-cup mini-muffin pan (preferably nonstick) with olive oil. Toss the potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, olive oil, garlic, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Place a potato slice in each muffin cup (trim if needed). Top with an eggplant slice, then a tomato slice. Cover the pan with foil and bake until the vegetables are tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Uncover the pan, sprinkle with the parmesan and bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 more minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then remove from the pan. Top with chopped parsley.

CORN CREPES AND LOBSTER STACK

Steps:

• Make the Cornmeal Crepes and the Poblano Chile Cream.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In an ovenproof baking dish large enough to hold 4 crepes, side by side without touching, place the first 4 crepes. Top each crepe with 1/4 cup of the cooked lobster. Top the lobster with 1/4 cup of the grated cheese. Sprinkle the cheese with 1 teaspoon of the pine nuts and 1 teaspoon of the cilantro. Repeat layering 4 crepes, 1/4 cup lobster, 1/4 cup cheese, 1 teaspoon pine nuts, and 1 teaspoon cilantro and finally top with the last 4 crepes. You should have 4 stacks.
• Pour the Poblano Chile Cream over all the stacks.
• Bake for about 15 minutes. Transfer each stack to a plate, and serve immediately, garnished with lime.
• In a blender, place the chiles and cilantro. Add the eggs, water, milk, salt, baking powder, cornmeal, flour, sugar, and oil. Blend until very smooth. Let the batter rest at room temperature 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Heat an 8 to 9-inch, well-seasoned crepe pan or small skillet over a medium heat. Coat with a little vegetable oil. When the pan is hot, pour in about 2 to 3 ounces of the crepe batter. Tilt the pan, rotating so the batter is evenly distributed. Cook until the crepe appears dry, then turn and cook on the other side. Repeat until all the batter is used. Store the crepes between sheets of wax paper until ready to use.
• In a blender, place the tomatillos and cilantro. Blend until chopped. Add the chiles, sour cream, chicken stock, oil, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth.
• Store refrigerated until ready to use.