Crispy Butternut Squash Chips Tyler Florence Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SAUCE WITH SAGE

Steps:

• Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise to remove the seeds and strings. Peel the skin using a paring knife and cut the squash into small cubes.
• Place the olive oil and shallots in a deep skillet over medium heat. When the shallots begin to color, add the squash and season with salt and pepper. Saute a few minutes to lightly caramelize the surface of the cubes. Add the bay leaf, nutmeg, sage, and chicken broth. Cover the pan and cook until the squash is tender but still holding its shape, about 8 minutes.
• Puree the sauce with a standard or immersion blender and serve with potato gnocchi. Top with grated cheese and chopped chestnuts before serving. If desired, fry some sage and shallots in olive oil to garnish.

CRISPY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHIPS - TYLER FLORENCE

Steps:

• Cut the solid cylindrical top off the squash and remove the peel. (Set the bulbous base aside for another recipe.) Slice into very thin discs using a mandolin. Soak chips in a large bowl of ice water for 10-15 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Heat peanut or vegetable oil 2-3" deep in a pot; bring temp up to 325°F Add sage and rosemary and fry until they stop sizzling and are crispy. Remove herbs and drain on paper towels. Crumble herbs and set aside.
• Add squash chips to oil in small batches, frying each batch 2-3 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels, sprinkling with crumbled fried herbs, salt and parmesan cheese while still hot.

FISH AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Mix the baking powder, 2 cups of the rice flour and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Pour the soda water into a blender, add the frozen French fries and puree until smooth. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until completely incorporated.
• Pour 4 inches of the oil into a large pot with several inches of clearance. Dredge the fish in the remaining 1/2 cup of rice flour, then dip in the batter until they are well coated. Fry the battered fish in the oil, a few at a time, until they are golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.

SAVORY CORN BUTTERNUT SQUASH BRULEE

Steps:

• Grease 4 ramekins with soft butter, mix the eggs and cream together and fill the molds half way up. Saute the other 4 ingredients for 4 to 5 minutes and put into the mold bake in a water bath at 375 degrees (or 20 minutes or until stiff to the shake.)

ENGLISH-STYLE FISH AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat 3-inches of the oil in a deep fryer to 325 degrees F. Alternately, heat 3-inches of oil in a deep pot.
• Peel the potatoes and cut them into chips, about the size of your index finger. Put the potatoes in the oil. Fry the chips for 2 to 3 minutes; they should not be crisp or fully cooked at this point. Remove the chips with a spider strainer or slotted spoon, to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.
• Crank the oil temperature up to 375 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Pour in the soda water and whisk to a smooth batter. Spread the rice flour on a plate. Dredge the fish pieces in the rice flour and then dip them into the batter, letting the excess drip off.
• Put the chips in the bottom of the fryer basket and carefully submerge in the hot oil. Carefully wave the battered fish into the bubbling oil before dropping them in on top of the chips. Fry the fish and chips for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy and brown. Remove the basket and drain the fish and chips on paper towels; season lightly with salt. Serve wrapped in a newspaper cone with malt vinegar and/or tartar sauce.
• Tartar Sauce:
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon chopped capers
• 1 tablespoon chopped cornichons
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• Dash hot sauce
• In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Chill before serving to let the flavors marry.
• Yield: about 1 1/4 cups

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH AMARETTI COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish with vegetable oil. Place squash cut side up in prepared dish. Pierce each squash half several times with toothpick or skewer. Bake until squash is tender, about 45 minutes.
• While the squash is cooking, use a handheld mixer with the chopping attachment to pulse the cookies until roughly chopped. Set aside.
• In a large pot, bring the olive oil up to almost smoking. Quickly cook the sage leaves until crisp. Remove and reserve the sage, and saute the sliced onion. When the squash is done cooking, using a large spoon, scrape squash into the pot; discard peel. Add 3 1/2 cups chicken stock and nutmeg and puree until smooth, add additional stock to reach desired consistency. Stir soup over medium heat until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with crushed amaretti; garnish with sage leaves.

TYLER FLORENCE'S ULTIMATE FISH AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat 3 inches of the oil in a deep fryer. Or you can heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot. Peel the potatoes and cut them into chips, about the size of your index finger.
• Put the potatoes in the oil. Fry the chips for 2 to 3 minutes; they should not be crisp or fully cooked at this point. Remove the chips with a spider strainer or slotted spoon, to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.
• Put the chips back in the fryer for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy and brown. Take out and drain.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Pour in the soda water and whisk to a smooth batter.
• Spread the rice flour on a plate. Dredge the fish pieces in the rice flour and then dip them into the batter, letting the excess drip off.
• Now submerge the battered fish into the bubbling oil for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy and brown.
• Remove and drain the fish with the chips on paper towels; season lightly with salt. Serve wrapped in a newspaper cone with malt vinegar and/or tartar sauce.
• Tartar Sauce (about 1-1/4 cups): In a small mixing bowl, combine all tartar sauce ingredients. Chill before serving to let the flavors combine.

COLCANNON

Steps:

• Steam the potatoes in their skins for 30 minutes.
• Peel them using a knife and fork.
• Chop with a knife before mashing.
• Mash thoroughly to remove all the lumps.
• Add 1 stick of butter in pieces.
• Gradually add hot milk, stirring all the time.
• Season with a few grinds of black pepper.
• Boil the cabbage in unsalted water until it turns a darker color.
• Add 2 tablespoons butter to tenderize it.
• Cover with lid for 2 minutes.
• Drain thoroughly before returning it to the pan.
• Chop into small pieces.
• Put the ham in a large saucepan and cover with water.
• Bring to the boil and simmer for 45 minutes until tender.
• Drain.
• Remove any fat and chop into small pieces.
• Add cabbage, scallions, and ham to mashed potatoes, stirring them in gently.
• Serve in individual soup plates.
• Make an indentation on the top by swirling a wooden spoon.
• Put 1 tablespoon of butter into each indentation.
• Sprinkle with parsley.

CHEESE FONDUE (TYLER FLORENCE)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, coat the cheeses with cornstarch and set aside.
• Rub the inside of the ceramic fondue pot with the garlic, then discard.
• Over medium heat, add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a gentle simmer.
• Gradually stir the cheese into the simmering liquid. Melting the cheese gradually encourages a smooth fondue. Once smooth, stir in cherry brandy, mustard and nutmeg.
• Arrange an assortment of bite-sized dipping foods around fondue pot.
• Serve with chunks of French and pumpernickel breads.
• Some other suggestions are Granny Smith apples and blanched vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and asparagus.
• Spear with fondue forks or wooden skewers, dip, swirl and enjoy!