Gruyere And Cheddar Frico With Arugula Salad Recipes

FRICO SALAD BOWL

Steps:

• To make one of these cheese bowls, find two small bowls that fit snugly inside each other. Line a large plate with a circle of parchment paper. Spread a thin layer of finely grated parmesan in a circle on the parchment, making the circle slightly larger than the size of the bowls. Microwave until melted, about 2 minutes. Quickly pick up the parchment and drape it, cheese-side up, over an upside-down bowl; immediately top with the other bowl and let cool 2 minutes. Remove the top bowl, invert the frico bowl and carefully remove the parchment. Let harden 30 minutes, then fill with salad.

SKIRT STEAK WITH ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bread cubes and cook until crisp and slightly golden, turning as needed, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, tossing, until the garlic is slightly golden, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a large bowl; wipe out the skillet. Add the radishes, tomatoes, basil, capers and caper brine to the bowl and toss to combine.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper, add to the pan and sear until browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Turn and sear until browned on the other side, 3 to 5 more minutes. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
• Add the arugula and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the bowl with the salad and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the steak against the grain and divide among plates. Serve with the salad.

FRESH PEAR AND FIG MIXED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place a pile of greens on each salad plate. Arrange the fruits on top and sprinkle with cheese and nuts. Lightly drizzle with vinaigrette.;
• Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.

CARAMELIZED ONION ZIN-BURGERS WITH CRISPY CHEDDAR FRICO

Steps:

• Heat a 10-inch saute pan over high heat. When hot add the olive oil, onions, and season with some salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-high and continue to cook for 10 minutes until caramelized, stirring often. Sprinkle in the thyme and continue to cook for one minute. Add the Zinfandel and cook until wine is 2/3 reduced. Take off the heat and let cool to room temperature.
• For the Cheddar fricos: In an 8-inch nonstick pan heated over medium-high heat add 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Cook until cheese is light brown on the bottom. Turn over with a plastic spatula and continue cooking for another 10 to 15 seconds. Remove to a plate to cool. Wipe pan and start again until 6 fricos are complete.
• Form 6 (1/2-pound) beef patties and season very well with sea salt and black pepper on each side. Place on a hot grill and cook until nicely browned, approximately 5 minutes. Turn over and continue to cook to desired doneness.
• A couple of minutes before the burgers are done halve the rolls and lightly brown on the grill, open side down.
• Place burgers on the bottom halves of the rolls, adding a generous helping of onions. Season the tomato slices with salt and pepper. Top the burgers with frico, tomato slice and greens. Roll up your sleeves and dive in.

ROSEMARY FLANK STEAK WITH ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 grated garlic cloves and the chopped rosemary in a small bowl. Pierce the steak all over with a fork; rub with the garlic oil. Let marinate 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 grated garlic clove and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 30 seconds. Add the beans and their liquid, the rosemary sprig and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, toss the red onion and lemon juice in a large bowl; set aside. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat; brush with olive oil. Season the steak with salt and pepper and grill until marked and cooked through, 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board.
• Add the arugula and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the bowl with the onion; season with salt and pepper and toss. Discard the rosemary sprig from the beans and stir in the parsley; thin with water if needed. Slice the steak against the grain and serve with the beans. Top each serving with the arugula salad and parmesan.

MUSHROOM AND CHEDDAR FRITATTA AND ARUGULA SIDE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler and set the rack about 4 to 5 inches from the heat source.
• Heat oil in large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms until browned, seasoning with salt and pepper. Add onion and saute until tender.
• Whisk eggs, egg whites, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Pour over vegetables in skillet and mix gently. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and cook until eggs are set around edges, about 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and then place skillet under broiler and cook until cheese is melted and just browned, about 2 minutes. Let frittata stand 1 minute before cutting into 8 wedges. Serve with salad on the side.
• Arugula Salad:
• 1 large bunch arugula leaves, washed and dried
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 10 grinds black pepper
• Couple pinches salt
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss to coat leaves with dressing and serve with the frittata.