Herbfarm Red Pepper Hazelnut Sauce Recipes

RED SNAPPER WITH HAZELNUT PEPPERS

Steps:

• Wipe the snapper inside and out with paper towels. Sprinkle with about a tablespoon of the hazelnut oil and the juice of half the lime. Set aside.
• Preheat broiler. Seed the peppers and cut them into quarters. Place them skin side up on a grilling rack and broil until the skins are charred. Place them in a plastic or paper bag and let them cool. Peel off the skins.
• Meanwhile, quarter the tomatil-los and simmer them in water to cover until soft (about five minutes). Drain and chop. Chop the peppers.
• Place the tomatillos, peppers, chilies, garlic and onion in a small bowl. Add the remaining hazelnut oil and toss thoroughly. Add the juice of the remaining lime to taste.
• Just before serving, stir in the coriander and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Broil the snapper for about seven to 10 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked. Pass the vinaigrette sauce separately.

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.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PRUNE, PEAR, AND APPLE CHUTNEY IN A HAZELNUT CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Chutney: Add wine, sugar, and bay leaf to pot and bring to a boil. Add the prunes and coriander and cook until soft. Add apple and pear and cook until soft. Combine cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Whisk in cornstarch and bring to a boil to thicken and remove bay leaf.
• Cream Sauce: Saute the onion, celery, carrots, and parsnip until soft, then add tomato paste and saute, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the tomato paste. Add veal stock and reduce by half.
• In a separate saute pan over low heat, add 3 tablespoons butter and melt. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, to make a roux. Cook over low heat until roux is brown, about 15 minutes. Whisk brown roux into the vegetable/stock mixture to thicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes to cook out the flour taste. Season with salt and pepper and strain.
• In another saute pan, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and saute hazelnuts for a few minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the sauce and the orange juice and bring to a boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add heavy cream, salt and white pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reserve excess brown sauce for another use.
• Slice tenderloin into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place each slice in between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound to 1/8-inch thick. Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge the pork in the flour. In a large saute pan, add some of the oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the pork and saute until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes per side.
• Serve with chutney and cream sauce.

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 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.

CHICKEN SCALLOPINE WITH HAZELNUT-CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove tenderloins from chicken breast halves. Slice each chicken breast half on diagonal into 4 cutlets. Place cutlets and tenderloins between 2 pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Using mallet, pound each piece to about 1/3-inch thickness. Sprinkle pounded chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add chicken to skillet and sauté until lightly browned and cooked through, about 11/2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate; cover to keep warm. Add shallot to same skillet and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Pour in Madeira and bring to boil, stirring to scrape up any browned bits. Add cream; boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in hazelnuts. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken and serve.