Preheat oven to 300℉. Remove stem and quarter tomatoes. In a medium bowl toss together tomatoes, garlic, smoked paprika, olive oil and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper. Arrange tomatoes skin side down and garlic in a single layer on a parchment lined sheet pan with edges. Roast for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from oven an allow to cool on pan.
Pastry
Using a food processor pulse flour, oregano, salt, pepper and butter until butter is broken down and mixture is crumbly. Add cheeses and pulse 2-3 times to combine. In a small bowl whisk together egg, vinegar and 1 tbsp cold water. With the processor running add gradually until mixture pulls away from the edge. Add remaining 1 tbsp of cold water if necessary. Remove dough from processor and form into an approximate 1" thick disk. Wrap with plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour but can be made and chilled one day ahead. Allow to be at room temperature for 20 minutes prior to rolling.
Galette
Preheat oven to 400℉. Roughly chop garlic and tomatoes into bite site chunks. Roll pastry into a free form circle approximately 14" in diameter and 1/8" thick. Move pastry to a parchment lined baking sheet. Leaving a 2" border arrange roasted tomatoes and garlic in the center of the pastry. Wrap edges over top of tomatoes, creasing slightly as you go. Top center with provolone and basil. Whisk egg with 1 tbsp of water and brush on pastry. Bake for 30 minutes until golden. Allow to rest 2-3 minutes. Cut into slices and serve immediately.
Using a food processor fitted with a thin slicing blade, add brussels sprouts a few at a time, creating thin wispy slices. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until most of the fat has rendered and the bacon is starting to crisp. Scoop out bacon onto a paper towel lined plate, leaving approximately 2 tbsp of fat in the skillet. Over medium heat add shallots and cook stirring frequently until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Stir in brussels sprouts and continue to cook until starting to soften, about 7-8 minutes. Add lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and pine nuts. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
In a small bowl whisk together all ingredients until emulsified. Set aside.
Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Preheat grill to medium. Cut each prosciutto slice in half lengthwise, yielding 24 slices. Cut the woody bottom 1-2 inches off of each asparagus spear. Using a vegetable peeler shave off any remaining woody or thick bits from the bottom portion of the asparagus spear so the whole spear is uniform in thickness.
Wrap one piece of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, overlapping just slightly. The prosciutto will stick to itself as it's wrapped. Grill on preheated grill for approximately 8 minutes, turning once or twice to brown on all sides. The exact time will vary depending on the thickness of the asparagus. The asparagus should hold it's shape and still be slightly firm to the bite.
Arrange asparagus on platter. Re-whisk Lemon Pepper Vinaigrette if needed and drizzle over asparagus. Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette on the side.
Cook pasta according to package directions, approximately 10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until pasta is cool. Set aside.
In a small skillet over medium high heat saute pancetta until rendered and crispy 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic, and mustard until smooth. Set aside.
Combine pasta, spinach, tomatoes, olives, red onion, parmesan cheese, sundried tomatoes, herbs and pancetta. Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Add cracked pepper and salt to taste. Makes about 5 cups and is best the day it is made.
Season steaks with salt and pepper. In a medium size stainless steel skillet over medium high heat melt 1 Tbsp butter until foamy. Add steaks and cook for approximately 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove steaks and cover with foil.
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