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Jean's Birthday Dinner - Review Monday, June 6th - cjs - 05-23-2011
I changed my mind from what I posted earlier in the May B'day thread, so here is my choice for mine special menu.
Maryann - May 23rd to June 6th review date? – My date instead.
To be reviewed on Monday, June 6th
Skewered Citrus Chicken Wings
[Email]C@H[/Email] Grilling book (the one with a grilled drumstick & thigh and tomato slices on the cover),
pg. 19 – Makes 6 servings (18 skewers)
Notes: Prepare chicken wings by first cutting off the tips. Then stretch out the wing and insert a skewer thru the drumettes. (the wing sections are completely stretched out lengthwise)
Because the wings have already been cooked thru, grilling is primarily to add flavor and color.
1 T. each: garlic powder, dried thyme, chili powder, paprika, and kosher salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
3 1/2 lbs. chicken wings, tips removed (18 wings)
1/4 cup Sriracha sauce
1/4 cup honey
Juice of 1 lemon, 1 lime and 1 orange
Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
Combine seasonings for the rub; skewer wings. Arrange wings on the prepared baking sheet, then sprinkle with rub. Roast wings until cooked through, about 25 minutes.
Place a strip of foil on the grill to protect the skewers. Preheat grill to medium-low.
Whisk together the Sriracha, honey, and citrus juices. Coat wings with sauce and grill, covered 3 minutes. Baste wings with more sauce, then flip and baste the other side. Grill wings about 3 minutes more.
Tomato-Potato Salad
Same book, page 87, 8 servings
The warm potatoes soak up the savory flavors of the vinaigrette.
2 1/2 lbs. red potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch-thick rounds
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 T. Dijon mustard
1 T. mayonnaise
1 T. honey
1 T. olive oil
2 tsp. minced fresh thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 lb. Campari or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
Boil potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender when pierced, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
Whisk together vinegar, Dijon, mayonnaise, honey, oil, thyme, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add potatoes, tomatoes, and chives; toss to coat.
Pan Roasted Ciabatta
Splendid Soups & Spectacular Sides, pg. 86, makes 8 slices
8 slices Ciabatta, 1/2" thick
2 T. olive oil
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 roma tomato, halved
Kosher salt
Toast the bread in 1 T. oil in a skillet over med-high heat. Cook about 5 minutes, or until golden on both sides. Remove and toast the remaining slices in 1 T. oil. Rub one side of each slice with the cut garlic and rub the same side with a cut portion of the tomato; sprinkle with salt.
No dessert – I’m making the Rice Krispie Ice Cream cake on the 28th, so maybe there will be some left in the freezer.
Great summer dinner???
EDITED TO ADD A COUPLE OF DRINKS WORTH YOUR CONSIDERATION -
Here's one Sharon offered for my B'day
May I make a cocktail suggestion to your list for consideration???
Salted Caramel
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1/3 cup dulce de leche or caramel sauce
1 shot tequila (preferably anejo or reposado)
Whipped cream, sea salt and/or candied orange peel for garnish.
From BLD Restaurant in LA via Food Network mag.
And, here is the one I am having for brunch Saturday a.m.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Ramos Fizzes
Sue Mitchell Ayers, 1970s
6 oz. gin
2 oz. white creme de cocoa
2 oz. triple sec
4 oz. sweet & sour
2 egg whites
6 oz. half & half
Add all ingredients in a blender & add lots of ice. Blend.
Man, we loved these watching football years ago. (just found "GO BEARS" on one of the copies of this recipe - so that would have been in the early 80s when we lived in Kewanee, IL.
O.K., that it for my day. Hope some of you enjoy it.
Re: Jean's Birthday Dinner - Review Monday, June 6th - Mare749 - 05-23-2011
Yes, very nice summer menu! You mentioned dessert, but not a cocktail...
Re: Jean's Birthday Dinner - Review Monday, June 6th - Gourmet_Mom - 05-23-2011
Considering my late review of Maryann's dinner, I'm not doing very well with the dinners. It's that time of year, not to mention surprise dinner guests. I will be making this, just can't promise it will be on time. But soon, very very soon, I will have all the time in the world!
Re: Jean's Birthday Dinner - Review Monday, June 6th - cjs - 05-23-2011
OHHHHH, forgot! Stay tuned, Maryann...I'll post a 'cocktail' also.
Re: Jean's Birthday Dinner - Review Monday, June 6th - Harborwitch - 05-24-2011
Sounds good - I'll try.
May I make a cocktail suggestion to your list for consideration???
Salted Caramel
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1/3 cup dulce de leche or caramel sauce
1 shot tequila (preferably anejo or reposado)
Whipped cream, sea salt and/or candied orange peel for garnish.
From BLD Restaurant in LA via Food Network mag.
Re: Jean's Birthday Dinner - Review Monday, June 6th - cjs - 05-25-2011
Sounds good and decadent. But, I would have that as a dessert, I think, rather than a cocktail...
I'll think on it.
Re: Jean's Birthday Dinner - Review Monday, June 6th - foodfiend - 05-25-2011
I've been wondering what to put on the menu for this coming weekend!
I'll use chunks of boneless chicken breast instead of the wings, though. And some tofu for our vegetarian guest... Sounds like a very nice dinner, Jean!
Re: Jean's Birthday Dinner - Review Monday, June 6th - Mare749 - 05-25-2011
Jean, is the potato salad meant to be eaten warm? There is nothing in the directions about cooling the potatoes before mixing with the rest of the ingredients.
Re: Jean's Birthday Dinner - Review Monday, June 6th - cjs - 05-26-2011
Sorry about that, C@H did have this descriptive line that I neglected to add.
"The warm potatoes soak up the savory flavors of the vinaigrette."
Re: Jean's Birthday Dinner - Review Monday, June 6th - Mare749 - 05-26-2011
Thanks, I thought that might be the case, as I've made a similar salad to this one.