Once Upon a Tine
Saturday, August 12, 2006
The Week end's culinary thoughts.
Monday is back to school, so I am concentrating on feeding the soul. Both for my family and for myself. I am thinking of the new year, fresh start and planning foods to fuel them on their way. But I am also concentrating on bulk cooking, healthy menus and easy fare to afford me the much needed time off this week. So, here are my thoughts:
SUNDAY BREAKFAST / BRUNCH
I will make tuscan eggs and serve blueberry muffins (in the recipes below).
The chicken salad can be an easy lunch that people can grab when they are hungry. Pared with a baguette or croissent, this is a good lunch. (Make sure paper plates are handy for easy clean up. And then Sunday night - simple - simple.....
STEAK AND FRIES.
Homemade Fries. This is my mom's recipe. Her fries are legendary and we can eat batches and batches in one sitting. It's not unusual for mom to park us around her table while she fries batch after batch and serves each one hot as it is ready.
The rule for fries is approx. 1 russet potato per person.
Make ahead: Clean the potatoes - peel. Slice as thin as you can. This is where a good knife come in handy. Heat vegie oil in a big ole' pot. When it it slightly bubbling, drop in the first batch of fries (a handful or so, depending on the size of your pot.) Cook them for 3-4 minutes, until firm, no longer mushy, but not browned. Remove and lay out on paper. (A paper bag with paper towels on top soaks up the grease nicely). Sprinkle them with sea salt while hot. Let cool. Do all of the fries like this. Let cool. Just before dinner, re-heat the oil and fry the potatoes in batches for a second time - until golden. This 2 fry method make the perfect fries!! Soft inside, crunchy outside and will rival and french fry you have ever eaten!
My family prefers ribeye - bone in. One rib-eye is more than enough for one hungry person. Set the table with sharp steak knives.
Fire up the grill:
When the fire is hot, sprinkle both sides of the steaks with the salt. Grill the steaks on one side for 5 to 6 min. Turn the steaks and finish cooking on the second side for 3 to 4 min. They should be rare to medium rare at this point.
Serve steak with fries piled high on the side and witness satisfaction around the table!
posted by Jules at 6:08 PM
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