Illinois Rabbit With Wilted Arugula Goat Cheese Nuts And Arugula Puree Recipes

CHOCOLATE ALMOND TERRINE WITH RASPBERRY PUREE

Steps:

• Line an 8 by 4-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. In a small bowl, combine the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of the cream. In a large heatproof bowl, combine the chocolate, 1/2 cup of the corn syrup, and the butter. Place the bowl in a large skillet of simmering water. Cook and stir over low heat until the chocolate and butter are melted and smooth. Add the egg yolk mixture, raise the heat to medium, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool to room temperature.
• In a medium bowl, beat the remaining 1 1/2 cups cream, the powdered sugar, and the vanilla and almond extracts with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold into the chocolate mixture until no streaks remain. Pour into the prepared loaf pan. Cover and chill overnight.
• Puree the raspberries in a blender container or food processor workbowl; press through a sieve to remove the seeds. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of corn syrup and the liqueur. To serve, invert the terrine and cut into 5/8-inch slices. Pool some of the puree onto each dessert place. Place a slice of the terrine over the puree. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.

NUTS AND BOLTS

Steps:

• Mix sauce and spices in oil. In a large, shallow roasting pan, layer cereal (mixed), pretzels and nuts, drizzling each layer with the oil mixture. Bake at 250 degrees F for 2 hours, stirring every half hour.

BRAISED VEAL SHOULDER WITH WILTED ARUGULA

Steps:

• Place veal in salted water. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. When the outside surface of the meat is sealed, remove. In a small rondeau sweat the vegetables, with the thyme, bay leaf, until the onions are clear but without browning. Add the white wine and reduce by 1/2. Add the veal with just enough chicken stock to cover the meat. Bring up to a simmer, cover, and place in a preheated 325-degree oven until tender, about 1 to 2 hours. After braising, remove the rolls and allow to fully cool. Next, slice the rolls into hockey puck sized pieces. Bread only 1 side of the veal piece, first place into the flour, then the beaten eggs, and finally the panko bread crumbs. Be sure to bread only one side. Next heat oil in a saute pan until hot, place pieces into the oil, bread crumb side down, and cook until golden brown.
• For the sauce: Sweat the leek and potatoes until the leeks are tender but no brown color. Add the braising liquid and reduce by 1/3. Add the cream and reduce an additional 1/4. Blend the sauce and finish with tarragon and tomatoes.

ROASTED ZUCCHINI FLATBREAD WITH HUMMUS, ARUGULA, GOAT CHEESE, AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the zucchini on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt; mix well and spread to 1 layer. Roast until browned and very tender, about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• 2. Warm the pita on a grill or griddle until nicely toasted, but still soft, and spread each with 1 heaping tablespoon hummus. Top each piece with 1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese, 1/4 of the roasted zucchini, about 1/2 cup baby arugula, and 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped almonds. Serve with a lemon wedge.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH GRILLED MUSHROOMS & GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the vermouth with the olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
• Trim the root ends of the oyster mushrooms, leaving them attached in small bunches.
• Discard the shiitake stems and leave the caps whole.
• Stem the portobellos.
• Wipe off the cremini.
• Add all of the mushrooms to the vermouth marinade, then toss and let stand for 20 minutes, stirring them occasionally.
• Light a grill or preheat a broiler.
• Drain the mushrooms; reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade.
• Grill the mushrooms or broil them over high heat until browned and tender, about 15 minutes.
• Thickly slice the grilled mushrooms.
• Add the vinegar and shallot to the large bowl and whisk in the reserved marinade to taste.
• Add the arugula and walnuts, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
• If you want more of a kick, add some more of the crushed red pepper flakes!
• Transfer the arugula salad to plates, top with the grilled mushrooms and crumbled goat cheese.
• Enjoy!

CREMINI MUSHROOM PASTA WITH WILTED ARUGULA AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, but before draining, reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and salt and cook, stirring frequently, 2 or 3 minutes or until mushrooms are soft. Add garlic and cook another 2 or 3 minutes until garlic is soft and most of the liquid has evaporated. Toss pasta with mushrooms, arugula, and goat cheese. Stir in reserved cooking liquid until cheese becomes creamy. Toss in parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.