Bobby Flay Cooks American Great Regional Recipes with Sizzling New Flavors

by Flay, Bobby; Moskin, Julia

• ISBN13: 9781401308254
• ISBN10: 1401308252
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-01
• Publisher: Hachette Books

Summary

The Food Network favorite and bestselling author of Boy Meets Grill provides recipes inspired by the great flavors of America. Bursting with mouthwatering, full-color photographs and packed with 150 original and tantalizing recipes, Bobby Flay Cooks American reflects Americas passion for bold, exciting food, and Flays own preference for sophisticated dishes that dont take hours to prepare. Flay tempts novice and experienced cooks alike with recipes for: Succulent Texas dry-rub barbecue, Little Havana-style Cuban sandwiches, Slow-roasted Pacific salmon, Reuben sandwich only an Irish boy from New York can make. In addition, he kick-starts old favorites like tomato soup, chicken pot pie, baked ham, and apple fritters. As elegant to look at as it is fun to cook with, Bobby Flay Cooks American will entice Bobbys multitude of fans, and is certain to bring him a host of new ones.

Author Biography

Bobby Flay stars in Food Network's Boy Meets Grill, BBQ with Bobby Flay, and Iron Chef America. He is the owner of the acclaimed New York City restaurants Mesa Grill, Bolo, and Bar Americain, as well as Mes Grill Las Vegas in Caesars Palace. He is the author of Bold American Food, From My Kitchen to Your Table, Bobby Flay Cooks American, Boy Gets Grill, and Grilling for Life. He lives in New York City. Fort more information on Bobby Flay, visit www.bobbyflay.com.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	x
Introduction	xi
Basic Techniques and Ingredients	xiii
Postcard from Ipswich and Gloucester, Massachusetts	2	(3)
Soups and Chowders	5	(22)
Mesa Grill's Pumpkin Soup with Cinnamon Cream and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds	6	(2)
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Toasted Almond Croutons	8	(1)
Cold Summer Tomato and Spring Onion Soup with Grilled Scallops	9	(1)
Lobster and Green Chile Bisque with Toasted Corn Relish	10	(2)
New England Clam and Sweet Potato Chowder	12	(2)
Roasted Cauliflower and Lobster Soup with Crushed Almonds	14	(1)
Steamed Clams with Coconut Milk and Hot Pepper Flakes	15	(1)
Crawfish and Oyster Bisque	16	(2)
Steamed Mussels in Roasted Tomato--Saffron Broth	18	(2)
Oyster and Caramelized Onion Pan Roast	20	(1)
Bronzed Chicken and Red Bean Soup	21	(1)
Split Pea--Green Chile Soup with Chorizo and Toasted Cumin Crema	22	(5)
Postcard from San Antonio and Austin, Texas	24	(3)
Brunch Dishes, Sandwiches, Tacos	27	(18)
Crab and Salmon Griddle Cake with Smoked Salmon and Chile-Buttermilk Sauce	28	(2)
Ranch-Style Eggs with Chorizo and Tomato--Red Chile Sauce	30	(1)
Tomatillo Chilaquiles with Scrambled Eggs	31	(1)
Sweet Potato-Chicken Hash and Poached Eggs with Green Chile Hollandaise	32	(2)
Pressed BBQ Reuben Sandwich with Homemade Spicy Pickles	34	(3)
Steak Sandwich on Toasted Garlic Bread with Cheddar, Tomato-Olive Relish, and Skillet Fries	37	(1)
Little Havana--Style Cuban Sandwiches	38	(1)
New Mexico-Style Soft Tacos with Hacked Chicken and Salsa Verde	39	(1)
Tacos of BBQ Pork Loin, Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, and Tomatillo--Red Pepper Relish	40	(5)
Postcard from Miami, Florida	42	(3)
Salads and Appetizers	45	(28)
Caramelized Apple Salad with Maytag Blue, Black Walnuts, and Spicy Orange Vinaigrette	46	(2)
Vidalia Onion and Jersey Tomato Salad with Blue Ranch Dressing	48	(1)
Wild Mushroom and Quinoa Salad with Fresh Thyme, Aged Goat Cheese, and Shallot Vinaigrette	49	(1)
Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Salad with Yellow Tomatoes and Green Garlic Vinaigrette	50	(2)
Grilled Quail Salad with a Citrus Baste and Roasted Jalapeno Dressing	52	(1)
Cured Ham and Sauteed Pear Salad with Aged Sherry Vinaigrette and Black Pepper	53	(1)
Beer-Battered Squash Blossoms Filled with Goat Cheese and Roasted Garlic	54	(2)
Crab Cocktail with Avocado, Coconut, Fresh Chiles, and Lime	56	(1)
Stone Crab Claws with Red Chile--Mustard Mayonnaise	57	(1)
Key Lime--Red Pepper Shellfish Ceviche with Fried Tortillas	58	(2)
Shrimp and Avocado Salad in Roasted Chayote	60	(2)
Grilled Shrimp on Plantain Tostones with Avocado Cocktail Sauce	62	(1)
Fresh Clam and Garlic Flatbread with Flat-Leaf Parsley Oil	63	(1)
Crisp-Fried Oysters with Chile Vinegar--Black Pepper Sauce	64	(1)
Roasted Oysters in Beer with Homemade Hot Sauce	65	(1)
Wild Rice Tamales with Sage Butter	66	(3)
Smoked Chile Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese--Yogurt Dipping Sauce	69	(4)
Postcard from the Smoky Mountains, Tennessee	70	(3)
Corn, Pasta, and Rice	73	(18)
Toasted White Corn Porridge with Wild Mushrooms	74	(2)
Shrimp and Grits with Double-Smoked Bacon	76	(1)
San Antonio--Style Goat Cheese Enchiladas with Ancho Chile Sauce	77	(1)
Red Bean Tamales with Roasted Tomato Salsa	78	(2)
Roasted Squash Ravioli with Fresh Sage and Hazelnut Brown Butter	80	(1)
Ear-Shaped Pasta with Fresh Morels, Green Peas, and Sweet Onions	81	(1)
Crawfish Lasagna	82	(2)
My Favorite Spaghetti and Meatballs	84	(1)
Savannah Red Rice with Roasted Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp	85	(1)
Yellow Pepper Risotto with Grilled Shrimp and Black Olive Vinaigrette	86	(1)
Black-Eyed Pea Risotto with Smoked Bacon and Swiss Chard	87	(4)
Postcard from New York, New York	88	(3)
Fish and Shellfish	91	(26)
Potato-Parsnip--Crusted Cod with Roasted Tomato Broth and Saffron Aioli	92	(2)
Slow-Roasted Salmon with a Warm Lemon--Crispy Caper Vinaigrette and Thinly Sliced Potatoes	94	(1)
Pan-Roasted Sea Bass with Yellow Pepper Grits and Roasted Poblano Sauce	95	(1)
Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish with Grilled Red Onion Relish and Green Chile Tartar Sauce	96	(2)
Slow Fire-Roasted Striped Bass with a Fresh Mint and Tomato Relish	98	(1)
Pan-Fried Rainbow Trout with Pecans and Brown Butter	99	(1)
Lobster-Cod Cakes with Red Cabbage Slaw and Fresh Basil Dressing	100	(3)
Whole Cracked Lobster with Sherry Vinegar-Tarragon Butter	103	(1)
Gulf Shrimp with Peanuts, Green Chile Strips, and Dirty Rice	104	(2)
Shrimp and Littleneck Clam Curry on Wild Rice Waffles with Candied Mango Butter	106	(3)
Shellfish and Andouille Gumbo with Blue Corn Muffins	109	(3)
Fulton Fish Market Cioppino	112	(5)
Postcard from Chesapeake Bay, Maryland	114	(3)
Poultry	117	(20)
Blue Corn Fried Chicken with Red Chile Honey	118	(2)
Smoked Chicken and Caramelized Vegetable Pot Pie with a Sweet Potato Biscuit Crust	120	(2)
Cumin-Crusted Chicken with Mango-Garlic Sauce and Cilantro Pesto Mashed Potatoes	122	(3)
Curry-Fried Chicken with Mango-Yogurt Sauce	125	(1)
Spit-Roasted Chicken with Grilled Lemon and Clementine Sauce	126	(2)
Pan-Roasted Duck Breast with Clementine-Tomatillo Sauce and Wild Rice Risotto	128	(3)
Seared Muscovy Duck Breast with Black Pepper-Sweet Mustard Glaze	131	(1)
Sixteen-Spice--Rubbed Squab with Aged Goat Cheese, White Chicory, and Wild Mushrooms	132	(5)
Postcard from Savannah, Georgia	134	(3)
Meat	137	(24)
Spice-Rubbed Ribeyes with Pinto Bean Relish	138	(2)
Steak Frites with Red Spice Rub and Blue Cheese Sauce	140	(1)
Nanny Flay's Sauerbraten	141	(1)
Prime Rib with Roasted Corn--Poblano Pudding	142	(2)
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Sun-Dried Cranberry Stuffing	144	(1)
Molasses-Glazed Pork Roast with Black Pepper Dumplings	145	(1)
Spicy Mango-Glazed Ham with Sweet Potato--Vidalia Onion Salad	146	(1)
Baby Back Pork Ribs with Mustard-Molasses Barbecue Sauce	147	(1)
Smoked Lamb and Goat Cheese Enchiladas with Almond Mole Sauce	148	(2)
Roast Leg of Lamb with Honey, Balsamic Vinegar, and Fresh Mint Baste	150	(2)
Pan-Roasted Lamb Chops with Red Wine--Black Currant Sauce	152	(1)
Caraway-Fennel--Crusted Loin of Lamb with Mustard Sauce and Melted Napa Cabbage	153	(1)
Venison--Black Bean Chili with Green Chile Crema and White Cornbread	154	(2)
Pan-Roasted Venison with Spicy Cranberry--Mexican Cinnamon Sauce and Whipped Sweet Potatoes	156	(5)
Postcard from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania	158	(3)
Sides	161	(18)
Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Green Garlic Butter	162	(1)
Buttermilk-Bacon Smashed Potatoes	163	(1)
Caramelized Vidalia Onion and Potato Gratin with Fresh Sage	164	(1)
Lemon-Glazed Sweet Potatoes	165	(1)
Sweet Potato Biscuits	166	(1)
Cast-Iron Skillet Yellow Cornbread with Maple Butter	167	(1)
Creamed Hominy with Cilantro	168	(1)
Fresh Creamed Corn with Sweet Red Peppers	169	(1)
Roasted Corn on the Cob with Cotija Cheese and Fresh Lime Juice	170	(1)
Cornmeal-Fried Okra with Corn Relish	171	(1)
Creamed Kale with Caramelized Baby Onions	172	(1)
Swiss Chard with Red Onions and Serrano Chile Vinegar	173	(1)
Butter Bean and Sweet Onion Succotash	174	(5)
Postcard from Lexington, Kentucky	176	(3)
Desserts	179	(24)
Caramelized Apple-Blackberry Cobbler	180	(2)
Deep-Dish Apple Pie with Molasses	182	(1)
Pear Tart with Hazelnut--Brown Sugar Crust	183	(1)
Fresh Fig--Blackberry Shortcake with Maple Whipped Cream	184	(2)
Persimmon and Cinnamon Pudding	186	(1)
Banana Beignets with Orange--Caramel Sauce	187	(1)
Maple Custard with Gingersnaps	188	(2)
Pistachio Pralines	190	(1)
Warm Coconut-Filled Chocolate Cakes	191	(1)
Cinnamon-Ginger Churros with Milk Chocolate Dipping Sauce	192	(2)
Guava and Cheese Tarts	194	(1)
Sweet Potato and Allspice Pie with a Benne Seed Crust	195	(1)
Root Beer--Toasted Coconut Float	196	(2)
Caramel Ice Cream	198	(5)
Postcard from Long Island, New York	200	(3)
Thanksgiving	203	(14)
Cranberry Martinis	204	(1)
Roasted Turkey with Pomegranate--Black Pepper Glaze and Fresh Sage-Smoked Chile Gravy	205	(3)
Skillet Cornbread Stuffing with Mushrooms, Herbs, and Andouille Sausage	208	(1)
Fresh Cranberry--Fig Relish	209	(1)
Gratin of Green Beans with Roasted Garlic and Shallots	210	(1)
Mashed Potatoes with Scallions and Creme Fraiche	211	(1)
Sweet Potato and Plantain Puree with Maple and Cinnamon	212	(1)
Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Molasses Whipped Cream	213	(4)
Postcard from Vidalia, Georgia	214	(3)
The Fourth of July	217	(14)
Frozen Watermelon Martinis	218	(2)
Slow-Barbecued Texas Brisket with Bourbon Barbecue Sauce	220	(2)
Grilled Lobster Tails with Tomato-Cilantro Vinaigrette	222	(1)
Lobster Claw and Potato Salad with Horseradish-Mustard Dressing	223	(1)
Crunchy Three-Cabbage Slaw	224	(1)
Toasted Coconut Custard Pie with a Brulee Crust	225	(6)
Postcard from Northern California	228	(3)
Sources	231	(2)
Index	233