Pizza Pancake

The morning after.

I came across an article in the times recently talking about a "Baked Pancake".  Although I've never been much of a pancake chef, the article brought me back to a time I spent in Boca Raton, Florida with my wife and family.  During the entire trip she kept raving about a local pancake shop that her grandfather always brought her to when she visited.  The pancake, which she commonly referred to as the "Dutch Baby" was an oversized pancake cooked to perfection with heaps of powdered sugar & lemon.  Now I realize that in now way, shape or form was I going to be able to remake the "Dutch Baby" but after reading the recipe I figured it was worth a shot.

My version of the "Dutch Baby" or as my wife says....Pizza Pancake!

Top Sandwiches in New York

It's been a slow start but i promised I'd get at it.

So far so good in NYC.

No. 7 Sub Shop

"Smoked Meat" - Mile End meat, Lychee's, potato chips & Chinese Mustard!

Kalustyan's - The Mujadara Sandwich - Pita, Tahini, Lentils, L&T & Hotsauce

Barney Greengrass - Toasted Poppy Bagel with Baked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Tomatoes & Onions.

Num Pang Sandwich Shop - Pulled Duroc Pork

Move over Martha

It's time to tune-up for Thanksgiving.  Mom's famous Turkey & Spinach Pie coming straight into your kitchen.

It's a winner!

Mom's Famous Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 Large Turkey Breast
• 2 Large Naval oranges quartered
• Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1 cup of orange juice

Over medium high heat bring to a boil orange juice and brown sugar.   Wash and pat dry turkey and rub with salt & pepper and Olive Oil.  Stuff cavity with 1 orange.  Over high heat (Le Crusset Pot) sear turkey breast until forms a good crisp.  Squeeze another orange onto turkey and drop into pot.  Turn upright and cook @ 350 degrees in your oven for approximately 1.5 hours (should read 165 degrees or your thermometer pops out). 

During the cooking process pour the OJ/Brown Sugar mixture to keep turkey basted.  Keep your eye on it to make sure liquid doesn't dry up. 

Remove turkey from oven and let cool.  Slice and serve with leftover gravy.

Spinach Pie

2 16 oz boxes of Creamed Spinach

2 eggs

1/2 cup of Panko bread crumbs

Combine in a non reactive bowl.  Pour into pie shell and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.  

Serve immediately.  

Enjoy!

Breakfast of Champions

Weekend Staple

• 1 Murray's bagel
• 2 Egg Whites
• 1 Slice of Kraft American
• 3 Strips of crispy turkey bacon
• Sriracha sauce and ketchup

Menu item #1 someday...

Late Night Snack

it's not my best work....but sure tastes good.

Chili Cookoff

Time to get to work.

A little taste of what's to come...

2 Polbano Chili's (Flame Roasted, seeded & peeled)
2 Anaheim Chili's  (Flame Roasted, seeded & peeled)
2 Jalapeno Chili's  (Flame Roasted, seeded & peeled)
1 Habanero  (Flame Roasted, seeded & peeled)
2 Red Bell Peppers chopped
1 Onion chopped
1 head of garlic chopped

1 Lb of ground sirloin
1 lb of sweet italian sausage
1 lb of cubed chuck
1 lb of ground short ribs (I grind my own)

Handful of the following: Chili Pepper, Hot Paprika, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, teaspoon of black pepper, couple pinches of salt, tablespoon of cumin & coriander

1 large bottle of lager (preferably coney island brewed)
1 cup of water
1 cup of stock
(2) 15 oz can's of san marzano tomato sauce
1 tube of tomato paste

Real simple: Sweat out all the vegetables.  Add beef in order (sirloin, cubed beef, sausage, and finally short rib).  Then add seasoning. Should begin to form a paste around vegetables.  Add tomato sauce & paste.  Mix together well. Add stock, water, and finallyl the beer.  Cover in your slow cooker or any large pot and cook it slow & low.  Cook for minimum of 2 hours or however long you like it.

Note - Chili is much better after you cool, refridge and reheat the day after.

Packs a good punch so if you're not into the heat..stay out of the kitchen;)

Enjoy!

Mixed Berry Scones

Fall has officially landed in Manhattan this weekend.  A brisk 60 degrees and sunny, high winds coming in from the south end, and the smell of ovens all over the West Village being re-energized by the beginning of the season.   Early wake up call this saturday morning as we prepare for couples brunch over at Peter Cooper Village.  I might not be the H.C.I.C. (Head cook in charge) but who am I to come empty handed.

Mixed Berry Scones

• 4 Cups of All Purpose Flour
• 2 Tablespoons of Sugar
• 4 Teaspoons of Baking Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Cream of Tarter
• 1 Egg (separate yolk from whites)
• 2 cups of half & half or 2% milk
• 2 cups of mixed berrys

Combine all dry ingredients in a kitchen aid stand mixer.  Stir in milk with egg yolk.  Combine with dry ingredients and mix on low to form a dow.   Using a board, spread an even layer of flour.   Using your hands, knead the dow 5-6 times until well combined.  Form a log with the dow.  Cut in Half.  Flatten each dow ring into a 7 inch circle and add berries.  Knead the dow with berrys to form a large disk.  Cut disk into 2" wedges.  Top each wedge with egg white wash and sprinkle with sugar.

Using a greased sheet pan, lay wedges separating at least 2" apart.  Bake at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes.

Let cool and serve immediately.

My Wife's home cookin

A true cook...Italian style

Great Job honey!

Fan Request

Post Fast Special - Breakfast Bagel Sandwich

• One Murray's Whole Wheat bagel partially scooped and toasted
• Cream Cheese
• White Fish/Salmon Salad
• Couple Slices of Lox
• Slice of Tomato
• Slice of Onion
• Cucumber is Optional
• Cup of Coffee preferably served in your own College mug

Enjoy!

Boss's Birthday Outing

Nothing more needs to be said.....

@HillCountryBBQ