Hazelnut Redpepper Sauce Recipes

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the chocolate hazelnut spread, heavy cream, orange zest, vanilla and cayenne, if using, in a small pot over medium heat. Whisk until blended and hot, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve warm, poured over your favorite ice cream or dessert, topped with roasted hazelnuts, if using.

HERBFARM RED PEPPER HAZELNUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except for the oil in a food processor or blender and whir until the nuts are finely ground.
• Turn the machine off and scrape down the sides.
• Replace lid, turn the machine on, and then using the chute add in the oil in a steady thin stream and process until sauce is mixed well and has the consistency of a thick salad dressing.
• Serve over pasta and sprinkle with an excellent cheese such as asagio shavings or gorgonzola.

HAZELNUT-REDPEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325* Spread the hazelnuts on an unoiled baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. While the nuts are baking, chop the bell peppers, tomatoes and garlic. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan, then add the peppers, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar and cayenne. Cook on high heat for 5 minutes adnd remove from the heat. The peppers will still be crunchy. Cool the baked hazelnuts for several minutes, and then rub them briskly with a towel to remove most of the skins. Finely grind the hazelnuts in a food processor or a nut grinder. Submerge the bread in water for a moment, then gently squeeze out the excess water. Place all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Reheat the sauce if necessary and add salt to taste.

HALIBUT STEAKS WITH HAZELNUT RED PEPPER

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Wipe the steaks dry with paper towels and sprinkle on both sides with lemon juice. Set aside.
• Cut the peppers into quarters, flatten them out and place them skin side up on a broiling rack. Broil until the skin has charred. Place the peppers in a paper or plastic bag and allow them to cool.
• Soften the shallots and garlic in one tablespoon of the peanut or vegetable oil in a saucepan. Place in the jar of a blender or food processor. Skin the peppers and add to the shallots with the hazelnut oil. Season with salt and pepper and blend until smooth. Correct seasoning and pour the sauce into a saucepan. Keep warm.
• Brush the halibut steaks on both sides with the remaining tablespoon of oil and broil until cooked, turning once (about five to seven minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the steaks).
• Stir the tarragon leaves into the sauce. To serve, either place the steaks on a pool of sauce poured onto individual plates, or pass the sauce separately.

SPICY HAZELNUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Purée nuts with water, garlic, salt, cilantro, vinegar, and cayenne in a blender or food processor until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until emulsified.

ROASTED RED-PEPPER AND HAZELNUT DIP

Steps:

• Purée all ingredients, except oil, with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor until almost smooth, then add oil in a slow stream with motor running.

RED PEPPER & HAZELNUT PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Drain the peppers and tip them into a food processor with the toasted hazelnuts, garlic, olive oil, chilli flakes, vinegar and a good pinch of salt. Blitz to a smooth paste. Add the parmesan and parsley, then blitz again. Check the seasoning.
• Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Drain and reserve a cup of the cooking water. Toss the pesto with the pasta and a splash of cooking water to loosen. Serve in bowls with extra parmesan grated over.

RED-PEPPER SAUCE WITH HAZELNUT BUTTER

Steps:

• Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the onion and cook until just translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the peppers and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes more. Add the stock and wine and cook at a low simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the hazelnuts in the container of a food processor and process until they form a smooth butterlike paste, about 5 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl about every minute. Measure out 3 tablespoons of nut butter and set aside. (Unused butter can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.)
• Whisk the 3 tablespoons of hazelnut butter into the sauce in the saucepan. Transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until very smooth. Return to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
• Reheat when ready to serve. Serve with grilled or broiled meat, fish or shellfish.