Chef Michael Salmon - Join me in my Kitchen
This is one of the recipes from my foodie trip to the Catalonia region of Spain. I like to serve it in a Spanish “cazuela” (as in the photo) which is a shallow unglazed earthenware dish that the Spanish often use in their cuisine, probably most notably recognized in Crema Catalana, or Spanish Flan.
Pappardelle is one of my favorite pastas. The thick, wide noodles provide a hearty bite of pasta that can stand up to any sauce. Truffles are an elegant and rewarding addition to this dish and quite necessary to be authentic, however, they are quite costly, hard to find, and can be omitted from the recipe.
I like to use a variety of colored small potatoes for these amazing Hors d’Oeuvres. Top with a little caviar to take it to the next level and use smoked trout instead of salmon to change it up a bit.
Morning Glory Muffins are always a big hit on our Foodie Trips to Europe. Brimming with carrots, shredded fruit and nuts, these muffins are rich and satisfying. A great way to start your Glorious Morning!
I love soufflés, sweet and savory. This Mushroom Soufflé is one of my favorite combinations. If you can get your hand on some Black Trumpet mushrooms and some good Gruyère cheese, then you are really in for a treat. Any mushroom will work, but a few of my favorites for this dish are Hen of the Woods, Porcini (or Cepes) and Morels with their intense flavors and aromas.
Sous Vide is a great way to cook items that require long cooking times like roasts and tougher cuts. This recipe was originally developed as a way to use the tougher male rooster by braising it for an extended period in red wine.
Shrimp and Stilton cheese are great together in this delectable appetizer. If you can’t find Stilton, try other rich blue cheeses like Roquefort or Gorgonzola. If Blue Cheese and shrimp is not your thing, try one of these other combinations: feta cheese and pitted Greek olives, cubed fresh mozzarella cheese with roasted pepper strips and shredded Prosciutto, or pulled-roasted chicken with herbed Boursin cheese.
The Cajun-spiced beef on these Hors d’Oeuvres pairs well with the rich and smoky-tomato confit. Cajun spice mixes can be purchased at most supermarkets, I have included a recipe here if you would like to make your own. The term “Confit” refers to an item cooked in it’s own “fat”, slowly for a long period. In this case, the tomatoes are cooked slowly in their own juice. The confit is great on many things from fish to chicken. I also make a compound butter with it and keep it in the freezer for a last minute sauce.
Fresh Rosemary lends the perfect balance to this sweet and sour Lemon martini. Always one of our favorite happy hour cocktails.
Saltimbocca in Italian translates to “Jumps in the mouth”, so it has to be good! Juicy pork, salty prosciutto, creamy provolone and pungent sage all add up to a mouth-watering experience.
Join me in my kitchen as I prepare recipes from my two cookbooks, European foodie trips and explore new inspirations.
