Springtime on a plate! Perfect for a light lunch or brunch.
Tag: hard-boiled eggs
Ensalada Campera (Spanish-style Tuna Salad)
Occasionally found served as small plate in tapas restaurants in the US, ensalada campera (country salad) is a hot weather staple in many homes in Spain.
Russian Mimosa Salad with a Twist
Ingredients: 1 medium-large white potato 1 medium beet, cooked 4 eggs 1 8.8 oz can smoked sprats in oil (I used Riga brand), drained 1/2-1 teaspoon prepared horseradish mayonnaise (about 1/2 cup, maybe more) 1 bunch spring onions, sliced, greens only (save whites for another use) 2-3 oz brick sharp […]
Chicken, Olive and Hard-boiled Egg Empanadas
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 onion, chopped 1 shallot, chopped 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground chipotle 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 bay leaf 1 lb ground chicken 2 teaspoons tomato paste 1/2 cup halved pimento-stuffed olives 3 hard-boiled eggs, […]
Steelhead Trout Salad with Horseradish and Arugula
Ingredients: 1/2 lb cooked steelhead trout 1 hard-boiled egg 1/4 cup minced arugula 1/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish 3 tablespoons mayo 3 tablespoons minced red onion 3 tablespoons minced celery 1/2-1 tablespoons nonpareil capers Directions: In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until evenly distributed. Refrigerate until ready to serve. My […]
Bookmaker Salad
Ingredients: for the dressing: 3 tablespoons finely grated parmesan 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil tiny pinch salt freshly ground black pepper for the salad: 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped 1-pint cherry tomatoes, halved (I used an heirloom mix) 1/3 cup large Spanish pimento-stuffed olives […]
Pickled Beet and Gorgonzola Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: 1 dozen hard-boiled eggs 1 16-oz jar sliced pickled beets 3-4 oz crumbled gorgonzola 1 tablespoon dijon 3 tablespoons mayonnaise freshly ground black pepper Directions: The night before you want to serve: Drain the beets reserving both the beets and the brine. Refrigerate the beets in an air-tight container. […]
Deviled Egg Smashed Potato Salad
Ingredients: 2 lb whole baby Yukon gold potatoes 1 cup small diced thin asparagus 1/2 red onion, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup coarsely chopped hamburger dill pickles 2 tablespoons Dijon 1/2-1 teaspoons hot paprika (plus more for garnish) 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1 tablespoon apple […]
Bitter Herb Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs 1/4 cup minced watercress 3 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon grated horseradish 1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot paprika sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Use a mini prep, food processor or blender to thoroughly mix together the yolks, mayonnaise, onion, spices, and peppers […]
Polish-style Sour Soup with Sausage and Root Vegetables
Ingredients: 1 kielbasa* (about 1 lb), sliced into half-moons 2 carrots, sliced into coins 1 stalk celery, diced 1 small celeriac (celery root, diced) 2 parsnips, diced 1 onion, diced 1 1/2 quart stock (chicken, pork or vegetable) 2 bay leaves żurek or zakwas starter** salt freshly ground black pepper […]