from Burgundy Room (cooking class with Michael Black, 2007)

4 Six ounce filets of Salmon
1 Pound of cleaned Maitake mushrooms
1 Pound of Soba Noodles
2 Carrots Julienne
2 Daikon Radish Julienne
2 Cucumbers Julienne
2 ounces of Sesame Oil
1 Cup Soy Sauce
4 ounces of Rice Wine Vinegar
4 ounces of Mirin
4 ounces of Sweet Chili Sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Season salmon with salt and pepper and sear in a hot pan with oil, finish in the oven at 350 degrees. Deep fry maitakes until crispy. Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinager, mirin and sweet chili sauce. Cook soba noodles in boiling water and chill when done. Sauté vegetables until soft.  Combine sweet soy broth, soba noodles and vegetables and toss to coat. Top with cooked salmon and garnish with fried maitakes.

4 Gerber Chicken Breasts, cut into pieces
1 bunch Rat Tail Radish Pods
2 cups snow peas
1 cup shredded carrots
1 can baby corn
1 can water chestnuts, sliced
1 each of red, green and yellow pepper
1 bunch Hakurei Turnips
shredded red cabbage for garnish
1 TB. vegetable oil
1 cup Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki

Heat 1 TB. vegetable oil in skillet or wok. Sauté chicken until done, approximately 5 minutes. Heat remaining TB. of oil in skilled and sauté vegetables, approximately 5 - 7 minutes. Add 1 cup Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki. Toss to coat and serve over rice.

Asian Lettuce Wraps

1 bunch radishes (such as Cherry Bell & Daikon)
6 shiitake mushrooms
1 2-inch piece of ginger, minced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch Pac Choi
12 leaves Crispino Iceburg
2 TB. Little Rosie’s Spicy Asian Dressing
1 TB. olive oil
4 breasts of Gerber Chicken (Ohio!), cooked & diced
2 TB. chopped scallions

Sauté garlic and ginger in the olive oil for 2 minutes. Add chicken and mushrooms and sauté for an additional minute. Add radishes and Tap Soi and sauté until greens are wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from pan, let cool and roll into lettuce leaves. Serve with Little Rosie’s Spicy Asian Dressing topped with the scallions.



 Sautéed Hakurei Turnips & Braised Mustard Greens

1 bunch Hakurei Turnips
1 lb mustard greens
4 strips bacon
2 tsp oil, divide
½ cup apple juice or white wine
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Cut the greens from the turnips. Wash and tear all the greens into large pieces and remove the stems. Cut the turnips into bite sized pieces. Heat 1 tsp. of oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the turnips and bacon stirring or tossing occasionally until turnips are crispy outside and tender inside. Season with salt and pepper. In the same pan, heat the remaining oil over medium heat. Add the washed and wet greens, and add to pan in batches. Stir and mix as they wilt. Add the wine or other liquid and cook until it is mostly evaporated. Plate greens and arrange the warm turnips on top.

Salmon With Radish Salad

12 oz. fresh salmon
2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
freshly ground pepper

For Salad:

2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Season salmon with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Bake in 350 degree oven for 12 – 14 min.

For the salad: In a bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, scallions, salt and pepper. Add the radishes, cucumber and mint. Mix well. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately.

Linguine with Sundried Tomatoes, Asparagus, and Arugula

1/4 pound Volpini Pancetta, finely chopped (deli case)
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 bunch asparagus, cut on the bias
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
5 ounces baby arugula (8 cups), coarsely chopped
1 package Rossi Pasta Classic Linguine
4 oz. MacKenzie Creamery Artisan Goat Cheese
1 tbsp. each, chopped basil, italian flat leaf parsley, and thyme

Cook pancetta in oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 6 to 10 minutes. Transfer pancetta with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet. Add onion, asparagus, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and pancetta and simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, then add arugula and stir until just wilted, about 1 minute.

Meanwhile, cook linguine in a pasta pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta.

Add pasta and cheese to skillet and toss with sauce. Thin sauce with some of reserved cooking water, then stir in basil, parsley, and thyme.