Asparagus With Red And Yellow Coulis Recipes

ASPARAGUS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Toss 2 bunches trimmed asparagus with olive oil on a foil-lined baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Broil, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Drizzle with sherry vinegar and more olive oil; season with salt. Top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped roasted red peppers and parsley.

ASPARAGUS WITH RED AND YELLOW PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Cut peppers into quarters and remove stems and seeds.
• Simmer peppers in water to cover until tender (about 10 minutes), keeping the red and yellow ones in separate pans.
• Combine red peppers in a blender or food processor with a fourth of a cup of olive oil and enough of the cooking water to make a smooth puree. Add vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Set the sauce aside. Repeat the process with the yellow peppers.
• Cut tough stems from asparagus. With a vegetable peeler, pare away any tough skin from the lower half of the stalks. Rinse in cold water.
• Either cook asparagus in steamer or tie it in a bundle standing in two inches of water. Cook until spears are tender but firm. Drain and place on individual plates. Cool to room temperature before serving.
• Pour a small pool of yellow and red sauce on either side of the asparagus on each plate. Garnish with tarragon leaves and serve at room temperature.

ASPARAGUS WITH RED AND YELLOW COULIS

Steps:

• Cut peppers in quarters and remove stems and seeds. Simmer red peppers in one pan, the yellow in another, in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain.
• Combine red peppers in a blender or food processor with half the olive oil and puree. Add vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. Repeat process with yellow peppers.
• Cut tough stems from asparagus. With vegetable peeler, pare away tough skin from lower half of stalk. Rinse asparagus in cold water.
• Steam asparagus until tender but firm. Drain and sprinkle with olive oil. Cool to room temperature before serving.
• On eight individual plates, pour two tablespoons red pepper sauce on one side, two tablespoons yellow pepper sauce on another. Arrange asparagus on top; garnish with tarragon.

MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS TURNOVERS WITH RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Prepare filling: heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook until softened but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until all moisture has evaporated, 10-12 minutes.
• Beat 1 egg yolk and 3/4 cup yogurt together and add to mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium and cook 2 minutes. Transfer to mixing bowl and let cool. Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat large pot of water to boiling. Using kitchen string, tie asparagus spears together in bundle. Salt boiling water and add asparagus. Return water to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes. Drain and remove string. When cool enough to handle, cut asparagus spears 3 inches from top; set aside tips for garnish. Finely chop stems and drain again.
• Stir chopped asparagus into mushroom mixture and let filling cool to room temperature. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before filling turnovers.
• Line heavy baking sheet with parchment paper, securing corners with dabs of butter.
• Roll out each pastry sheet to 13-inch square on very lightly floured surface. Using dessert plate as guide, cut four 6-inch circles from each sheet. Lift off excess pastry, combine, and refrigerate for other use.
• Mix 1 egg yolk and the water in small bowl; lightly brush around each circle, avoiding cut edge. Place 1/4 cup cooled filling in center of each circle. Fold circles in half and seal edges with thumb and forefinger to make decorative border. Using kitchen scissors, snip 2 vents in top of each turnover. Brush tops with egg glaze. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Bake turnovers until golden brown, 25-30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare coulis: puree bell peppers in food processor or blender. Add 1-1/2 cups yogurt, cayenne, and salt to taste and process to blend. Transfer sauce to small saucepan and heat over low heat until warmed through; do not overheat or coulis will separate. Stir in parsley.
• Meanwhile, reheat asparagus tips: melt 1 T. butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and toss gently until heated through.
• Place hot turnovers on serving plates and spoon sauce around each turnover. Garnish with asparagus tips. Serve at once.

PAPRIKA SEARED SALMON WITH CARROT-GINGER PUREE AND RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• To make the ginger-carrot puree: In a small saucepot, combine the carrots, ginger, stock, and season with salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, and cook until carrots are soft. Strain the mixture, reserving the liquid. Puree the carrots in a blender using orange juice and cooking liquid to correct or adjust the consistency. Season the mixture with orange zest, salt, and pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve.
• To make the red pepper coulis: In a medium saute pan, heat the oil and begin to sweat the onions, add the red peppers, and cook until softened. Add the wine and simmer to reduce until dry. Add the stock and cook until the mixture is reduced by half. Strain, reserving liquid. Puree the peppers and add the liquid bit by bit to create a smooth puree. Season the coulis with salt, and pepper, to taste. Mix in the chopped parsley, and set aside.
• To make the salmon: Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and let heat. Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and paprika and sear until almost cooked through, about 7 minutes. Turn over the fillets and cook them 2 minutes more.
• To serve the salmon, cover each plate with 1/2 of the ginger-carrot puree and 1/2 of the red pepper coulis and top with a salmon filet. Serve with Asparagus, Fennel, and Corn Saute.
• Heat a medium saute pan over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the butter and let slightly brown. Add the asparagus, corn, and fennel, and toss to heat through. Taste, and then season with salt, and pepper, if necessary.

RED BELL PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red bell peppers and shallots; saute until soft. Stir in white wine and chicken broth, and simmer over low heat until reduced by half.
• When the mixture is reduced, stir in sour cream, and transfer the mixture to a blender. Puree until smooth. Reheat before serving if necessary.

WILD MUSHROOM AND VEAL TERRINE WITH ROASTED YELLOW PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Make the terrine:
• In a small bowl combine the bread, 1/4 cup of the cream, and the egg white. In a large skillet cook the garlic and the onion in 2 tablespoons of the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, add the white mushrooms, and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are softened and begin to give off their liquid. Add 2 tablespoons of the Cognac and cook the mixture, stirring, until all the liquid has evaporated. Let the mixture cool, transfer it to a food processor, and purée it with the bread mixture. Add the veal, the remaining 1/4 cup cream, and salt and pepper to taste and blend the mixture, scraping down the sides, until it is smooth. Transfer the veal mixture to a bowl and keep it covered and chilled while cooking with wild mushrooms. In the skillet, cleaned, cook the shallots with salt and pepper to taste in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until they are softened, add the wild mushrooms, and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the broth, the wine, and the remaining 2 tablespoons Cognac and boil the mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has evaporated. let the mixture cool, stir in into the veal mixture, and spoon the mixture into a well-buttered 1-quart terrine, smoothing the top. Cover the terrine with a buttered sheet of foil and the lid, put the terrine in a baking pan, and add enough hot water to the pan to reach halfway up the sides of the terrine. Bake the terrine in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 1 hour to 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 165°F. Let the terrine cool and pour off any excess liquid. Invert the terrine onto a plate and chill it, covered, overnight.
• Make the coulis:
• In a blender blend together the roasted peppers, the oil, the vinegars, and salt and black pepper to taste until the mixture is smooth.
• Cut the terrine into 1/2-inch-thick slices and pour about 1/4 cup of the coulis onto each of 8 serving plates. Put a slice of terrine over the coulis and sprinkle each serving with some of the diced bell peppers and the chives.
• To roast peppers:
• Using a long-handled fork char peppers over an open flame, turning them, until skins are blackened, 2 to 3 minutes. (Alternatively, broil peppers on rack of a broiler pan under a preheated broiler about 2 inches from heat, turning them every 5 minutes, until skins are blistered and charred, 15 to 25 minutes.) Transfer peppers to a bowl and let stand, covered, until cool enough to handle. Keeping peppers whole, peel them, starting at blossom end. Cut off tops and discard seeds and ribs. (Wear rubber gloves when handling chilies.)

MUSHROOM, RED PEPPER AND ONION SAUTE

Steps:

• Saute onions in olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes on medium heat.
• Add mushrooms and saute for another five minutes.
• Add red pepper, and saute for two more minutes.
• Put on low and add lemon juice and wine.
• Add seasonings. It is best served warm.

ROASTED TILAPIA AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. In large bowl, mix asparagus, zucchini, bell pepper, onion and oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the steak seasoning; toss to coat. Spread vegetables in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. Place on lower oven rack in oven; bake 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Brush with butter; sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon steak seasoning and paprika. Place in baking dish.
• Place baking dish on middle oven rack in oven. Bake fish and vegetables 17 to 18 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with fork and vegetables are tender.

BURST OF SUMMER RED RASPBERRY COULIS (SAUCE)

Steps:

• Puree all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.
• Chill for at least 1 hour.
• Note: If using frozen berries, allow them to defrost.

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS, CORN, AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Remove tough muscle from side of each scallop if necessary and halve any large scallops. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and in a bowl toss with salt and thyme. In a large non-stick skillet cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp and with a slotted spoon transfer to paper towels to drain. Increase heat to moderately high and in drippings remaining in skillet sear scallops, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. With slotted spoon transfer scallops to a clean bowl.
• In same skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté scallions, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown, about 1 minute. Add corn and tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until corn begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Return scallops to skillet and heat through, seasoning mixture with salt and pepper.
• Serve scallops sprinkled with bacon.

RED-PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Place 1 pepper on a gas burner over medium flame, or place pepper under the broiler. Cook until blackened on all sides, 8 to 12 minutes. Let pepper cool in a paper bag. Peel, and seed. Set aside. Seed, devein, and coarsely chop second pepper.
• Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add oil, and swirl to coat pan. Add chopped fresh bell pepper, shallot, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add stock, and simmer until sauce has reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a food processor. Add lemon juice and roasted pepper; puree. Taste, and adjust for seasoning.

RED BELL PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red bell peppers and shallots; saute until soft. Stir in white wine and chicken broth, and simmer over low heat until reduced by half.
• When the mixture is reduced, stir in sour cream, and transfer the mixture to a blender. Puree until smooth. Reheat before serving if necessary.