BLINIS WITH TAPIOCA CAVIAR, CANDIED FRUITS, TOASTED PECANS, AND CRèME FRAîCHE
Provided by Clark Frasier
Categories Mixer Dairy Egg Fruit Nut Potato Vegetable Dessert Christmas Cocktail Party Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For tapioca:
- Bring 3 quarts water to boil in large saucepan. Add tapioca and boil until tapioca is clear, stirring occasionally, about 16 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water until cool. Transfer tapioca to medium bowl.
- Pour cream into heavy small saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring to simmer. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt in medium bowl 1 minute. Gradually whisk hot cream mixture into yolks. Return mixture to saucepan and stir over medium heat until mixture is thick enough to coat back of spoon, about 5 minutes; do not boil. Transfer custard to medium metal bowl. Set over bowl of ice water and stir until custard is cool. Stir 3/4 cup custard into tapioca. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill tapioca and remaining custard separately. Stir all remaining custard into tapioca to loosen before continuing.
- For blinis:
- Cook potatoes and parsnips in separate medium saucepans of boiling salted water until very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain vegetables well, then transfer to sieve set over medium bowl. Force potatoes and parsnips through sieve into bowl. Stir in milk. Whisk in flour in 3 additions. Add eggs 1 at a time, whisking to blend after each addition. Whisk sugar and salt into batter. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold egg whites into batter.
- Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Heat griddle over medium heat. Brush with oil. In batches, drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls onto griddle, spreading to form 21/2- to 3-inch rounds. Cook until brown, about 21/2 minutes per side. Transfer to sheet. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover tightly with foil, and chill. Rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven, about 7 minutes.
- Divide tapioca among 8 small bowls. Place 1 bowl on each of 8 plates. Divide warm blinis among plates. Arrange dried cherry halves, candied apricot slices, and toasted pecans on plates. Place dollop of crme frache and honey and small mound of ground cinnamon on plates.
POTATO BLINI WITH CAVIAR
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200 degrees F.
- Stir together mashed potatoes, 1 teaspoon horseradish and flour; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Make blini by dropping 1 tablespoonful of potato mixture into pan. Cook 2 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Keep warm in the oven. Repeat with remaining potato mixture.
- In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, remaining horseradish, and dill.
- Serve blini by topping each with 1 1/2 teaspoons sour cream mixture. Garnish with caviar.
PALEO CANDIED HOT ROASTED PECAN BITS
This is something I made up one day when I had extra bacon fat and pecans in the kitchen. They keep for up to a week but didn't last the day in my house! Adjust salt and cayenne to taste. Serve on top of a chopped salad.
Provided by Anastasia Daleiden
Categories Nuts and Seeds Appetizers
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
- Put pecans in a resealable bag and pound into small pieces.
- Mix bacon drippings, palm sugar, sea salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Add pecans to the bowl and stir to coat using a spatula. Spread coated pecan pieces onto a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until pecans are toasted and fragrant, about 1 hour. Cool to room temperature and stir in an air-tight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 110.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your blini will taste.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the blini tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Cook the blini over medium heat: This will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Serve the blini warm: Blini are best served warm. If you're making them ahead of time, reheat them in the oven or toaster oven before serving.
- Get creative with your toppings: There are endless possibilities when it comes to topping blini. Some popular options include smoked salmon, caviar, crème fraîche, and fruit.
Conclusion:
Blini are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give blini a try!
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