Mike Romanoff Recipes

STRAWBERRIES ROMANOFF RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large bowl, combine strawberry and orange liqueurs, cognac and lemon juice, and up to 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar if berries are not sweet.
• Reserve 8 whole strawberries for garnish. Hull the remaining strawberries and cut them in half. Marinate the halves in the liqueur mixture at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
• In a large bowl, soften 2 pints of the vanilla ice cream and then carefully fold in the whipped cream. Carefully fold in the marinated strawberries, leaving the liquid behind. (If desired, you can drizzle this on top of the finished dessert or drink it.)
• Place a small scoop of the remaining 1 pint of vanilla ice cream in the bottom of 8 large stemmed glasses. Fill the glasses with the strawberry ice cream and whipped cream mixture.
• Garnish with one of the reserved whole strawberries and a mint sprig. Sprinkle with brown sugar or confectioners' sugar, if desired. Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRIES ROMANOFF

Steps:

• 1. Slice the strawberries. In a large bowl, toss three-quarters of them with the sugar and orange liqueur. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to macerate.
• 2. Put the ice cream in the refrigerator to soften.
• 3. Put the cream and half the macerated strawberries in a cold mixing bowl. With an electric mixer, whip to soft peaks, about 12 minutes. Fold in the ice cream.
• 4. Distribute the cream among 6 chilled bowls. Mix the plain sliced berries with the remaining macerated berries and place on top of the cream.

STEAKHOUSE POTATOES ROMANOFF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a casserole dish.
• Wrap each potato in foil and place on a baking sheet. Poke holes into potatoes using a knife.
• Bake in the preheated oven until very tender and easily pierced with a knife, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Let potatoes cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes. Unwrap. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled, 8 hours to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Shred potatoes into a large bowl using a cheese grater. Mince shallots to get 1/4 to 1/3 cup.
• Add shallots in with the potatoes; season with salt, white pepper, and cayenne. Toss with two forks until well combined. Add Cheddar cheese and mix well. Gently toss in sour cream until barely combined. Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish, piling it up high, then patting it down very lightly.
• Bake in the preheated oven until piping hot and top is browned, 30 to 35 minutes.

DILL POTATOES ROMANOFF

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. , In a blender or food processor, puree the cottage cheese, sour cream and flour. Pour into a large bowl. Stir in the onion, dill and salt. Add the potatoes; toss gently. , Transfer to a shallow 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

MIKE ROMANOFF

Steps:

• In cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, Cointreau, apricot liqueur, and lime juice. Cover, shake vigorously, and strain into cocktail glass.