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That’s the lofty list released today by food website The Daily Meal.
Sometimes it seems like we already have far too many “best restaurant” lists, and in this column I’ve previously looked at the pros, cons and glaring omissions of a similar Top 100 US Restaurants list.
But what makes this one different is how far it goes beyond the usual big city suspects. Sure the top ten restaurants, the crème de la crème, include entries in Paris and London, but they also include Wolfsburg Germany, Kruishoutem, Belgium and Ljubljana, Slovenia. Other countries covered that didn’t crack the top ten but are notable for their omission from most other foodie lists include the likes of Malta, Latvia, Estonia and Croatia.
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tortilla Spinach & Muschrooms
These are mini tortillas Españolas that are great for hors d’oeuvres and tapas. I used a baking tray for mini cupcakes. You can add different toppings for decoration like grilled red peppers, anchovies, Manchego cheese, olives, chorizo or just leave it plain. This was for a Sunday brunch where I also made pasta with cherry tomatoes & basil and panko breaded chicken breast. For the breaded chicken breast I made several sauces to choose from, they were like dips. Everybody liked the curry mayonnaise, the fig with caramelized onions and the chipotle sauce.
You know what goes with brunch besides buffet-size food portions that can break your zipper? Cocktails. Really, what other day of the week can you order a drink at 10am and not worry that your sunburnt nose will be suspiciously given a once over as an indication of a pickled over-indulger? I mean, who decided drinks at 10am on a Sunday is totally acceptable but asking for a drinking at 10am on a Tuesday is not.
So as a workaround I’ve combined a traditional Sunday brunch cocktail with an everyday, any time of the week treat: a cocktail popsicle.
That’s right, what you are looking at is a Kir Royale-inspired Popsicle. Since I couldn’t stand to freeze good champagne, and cheap champagne — well, sucks — I used Prosecco instead and muddled some fresh blackberries, with a splash of lime, a bit of zest and some crème de cassis.
Lick your drinks away, my friends!
These addictive fries, served at Yerba Buena restaurant on New York City’s Lower East Side, can be made with fresh hearts of palm for a crispier texture. This recipe appeared in our March 2011 issue with Tyla Fowler’s story about hearts of palm, A Good Heart.
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About This Recipe
| YIELD: | serves 4 to 6 |
| ACTIVE TIME: | 30 minutes |
| TOTAL TIME: | 45 minutes |
| SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: | large non-stick or cast iron skillet |
| THIS RECIPE APPEARS IN: | The Food Lab Holiday Special: Crispy Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic-Parmesan Butter |
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About This Recipe
| YIELD: | Makes about 1/2 cup |
| ACTIVE TIME: | 2 minutes |
| TOTAL TIME: | 2 minutes |
| THIS RECIPE APPEARS IN: | Sauced: Spicy Mayo for Sushi |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably Japanese
- 2 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice (optional)
Procedures
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In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice. Taste and add more Sriracha to desired spiciness. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to a month.
source:
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/12/spicy-mayo-for-sushi-recipe.html
When my husband Ted saw the jar of marinated mozzarella with slow-roasted tomato in the refrigerator, he laughed and said it looked like brains. In fact, it’s just the opposite: a no-brainer appetizer that takes two minutes to prepare, and a few days to marinate in the refrigerator. No cooking, no fussing. During the busy holiday entertaining season, it helps to have a few easy appetizers in your repertoire. You can keep these in the refrigerator for a week, while they soak up more and more of the garlicky tomato and herb flavor. Serve the mozzarella as an appetizer, with crackers or toasted bread; or, toss the cheese with pasta for a quick weeknight dinner, or press into panini sandwiches with some peppery arugula.