White Peach Sangria

Courtesy of Foodnetwork.com
Bobby Flay – Boy Meets Grill

I doubled the recipe and used peaches, mango, strawberries, and green grapes for the fruit. The liquor store didn’t have Spanish table wine, so I used pinot grigio.

Ingredients:
1 bottle white wine (Spanish table wine)
3 ounces brandy
2 ounces triple sec
1 cup orange juice
1 cup pineapple juice
2 ounces simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water brought to a boil for 2 minutes in a small saucepan) and cooled (leftover syrup can be stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 1 month)
3 ounces white peach puree (peel peaches, remove pit and puree in a blender with a small amount of water)
Fresh peaches, oranges, and apples sliced

Directions:
Place all ingredients in a pitcher and stir to mix. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 48 hours. Serve over ice.

Marinated Zucchini in the Style of Naples: Zucchine Marinate

Recipe courtesy of Foodnetworktv.com
Mario Batali – Molto Mario

I used a mixture of zucchini and yellow squash.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds zucchini
Salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 pinch red pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions:
Wash and dry the zucchini. Cut lengthwise into slices 1/3-inch thick. Place the zucchini slices in a colander, sprinkle with salt and set aside to drain for 2 hours.

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Place the drained zucchini slices in the pan and cook gently until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side, being careful not to burn the slices. Set aside.

In another saucepan, bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil over high heat. Add a pinch of pepper flakes and a pinch of salt.

Place the zucchini slices flat in a shallow bowl, with the garlic slices, basil and parsley scattered throughout. Pour the vinegar over the zucchini slices and let marinate, covered, for at least 24 hours before serving.

Smoked Salmon and King Crab Roulade

Recipe courtesy Fairmont Southampton Princess Hotel, Southampton, Bermuda
foodnetwork.com

Ingredients:
1/4 pound king crab meat
1/4 cup diced mixed red green and yellow bell pepper
1 tablespoon finely diced Bermuda onion
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper
10 slices smoked salmon
1 ounce cream cheese, softened
Dilled Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows
Caper Tomato Relish, recipe follows

Directions:
Squeeze excess water out of the crabmeat and place in a bowl. Mix in the peppers, onions, cilantro, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. Season the mixture with chili powder, salt, and pepper, to taste.

Lay the smoked salmon slices on top of a sheet of plastic wrap to form a 4 by 12-inch rectangle. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the salmon. Place the crabmeat mixture down the center of the rectangle in a long tube shape. Roll the salmon into a cylinder using the plastic wrap on the outside. Twist the plastic wrap at both ends of the cylinder to ensure that the salmon roulade is tight and compact. Tie both ends. Refrigerate the roulade for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Slice into rounds and serve with Dilled Yogurt Sauce and Caper Tomato Relish.

Dilled Yogurt Sauce:
8 ounces plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled and seeded cucumber
1/3 cup sour cream
Salt and pepper

Mix all ingredients in a stainless steel bowl, season, to taste, and refrigerate.

Caper Tomato Relish:
1 tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped in small dice
2 tablespoons chopped capers
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped Bermuda onion
Salt and pepper

In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients gently by hand. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.