Susan Furstman, Author at Sous Salt

crispy oven baked chicken

Made this oven baked chicken the other night and not only was it crispy and moist but much less messy than fried chicken. I used Grey Salt with Herbs & Garlic. But you could substitute any of the salts in this recipe. I marinated the chicken in buttermilk before I coated them however if you don't have the time just flour, dip and roll! ingredients marinade: 1/2 c buttermilk 2 teaspoons Sous Salt Grey Herb (or Sun Dried or Olive Thyme or Sweet & Savory) 1 clove garlic, smashed 4 chicken thighs and legs, split chicken prep: 2 c panko bread [...]

crispy oven baked chickenSusan Furstman2022-01-15T12:31:04-08:00

sous salt hummus

Hummus to me is a perfect little snack when I am looking for something a bit healthier but tasty and satisfying. Versatile it is platform you can flavor it with a multitude of ingredients. Pine nuts, garlic, Siracha, artichokes, roasted red peppers it's almost limitless. In addition to a snack I use my Hummus to thicken soups, curries and stews. Far less caloric that flour and butter. Here is my basic recipe for Hummus but please feel free to be creative in your interpretation. One more note I've used our Olive, Thyme, Lemon Zest Sous Salt in this recipe but any of the [...]

sous salt hummusSusan Furstman2022-01-15T12:31:05-08:00

crab cakes ~ tartar sauce

More than anything in the world I love the buttery crunch of a wonderful Crab Cake. Fancying the traditional style of crab cake as opposed to the overloaded ingredient one here is our favorite family recipe. Crab Cakes ~ Cornichon Tartar Sauce Ingredients 1 cup panko bread crumbs plus extra for final dredge ¼ c cornichons finely chopped 1 T finely capers chopped 10 chives roughly chopped 1 t Sous Salt Sun Dried Tomato ¼ c parsley finely chopped 1 c mayonnaise 1 T lemon juice ¼ t black pepper 1 large egg lightly beaten 1 lb crab meat 2 T [...]

crab cakes ~ tartar sauceSusan Furstman2022-01-15T12:31:05-08:00

which bubbly for your holiday feast?

No better way to celebrate the Holidays, Family and Friends than with a lovely glass of bubbly! I thought I would share Tim Fish's latest review with you just in case your Holiday fare requires that special sparkle. Tim Fish is Wine Spectator's lead taster for California sparkling wine, reviewing about 100 sparklers a year. Listed below are 7 of his favorite California bubblies from the past year. Each one is distinctive and worth seeking out for the holidays. Domaine Carneros Blanc de Blancs Carneros Le Rêve 2009 (93 points, $105) Laser-focused and sleek with lemon, crème brûlée and mineral notes. Iron [...]

which bubbly for your holiday feast?Susan Furstman2022-01-15T12:31:05-08:00

eggnog bundt cake

Want a moist, festive bundt cake for the Christmas Holiday? We had this Eggnog cake over the weekend and it was so good we ate the first one in one night and had to make another to snack on over the weekend. I used Lite Eggnog and our Sous Salt Gobble Salt which has turmeric, black sea salt, cinnamon, cloves and cane sugar. So it made the recipe easy to put together as all the spices were in one jar! Ingredients: 1/2 c soften butter 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c brown sugar 2 room temperature eggs 1/2 t vanilla 1/4 c [...]

eggnog bundt cakeSusan Furstman2022-01-15T12:31:05-08:00

sous salt chicken

Heavenly Chicken....made easy with any one of our Sous Salts. Whichever Sous Salt you enjoy this recipe can be flavored with any of them. From the Grey Sea Salt & Herbs to the Olive, Thyme, Lemon or the Porcini Mushroom. Use the Smoked Paprika or the Sun Dried Tomato. Whichever salt you choose to use you can add a complimentary vegetable to the pan after your flip the chicken. A cup of wine works as well for a wonderful reduction sauce. Thyme, slices of lemon, garlic, almost anything you would like to experiment with will work for this easy chicken dinner. I [...]

sous salt chickenSusan Furstman2022-01-15T12:31:05-08:00

sausage flat bread aka pizza!

flat bread by another name..is pizza...it just sounds fancy Quick and easy to prep, you can either make the dough yourself or purchase good quality pre made pizza dough at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. This is a terrific meal with a Caesar Salad. I've included the pizza dough recipe here but don't feel you have to tackle that as well if it feels daunting. Just make the sausage flatbread. hot sausage and crispy kale pizza Ingredients 4 SERVINGS 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided ¾ pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed 1 bunch smooth lumache kale ribs and stems sliced into 1-inch pieces, [...]

sausage flat bread aka pizza!Susan Furstman2022-01-15T12:31:06-08:00

pizza dough recipe

Ingredients 1 tsp active rapid rise yeast 1 tsp honey 1 1/2 c warm water (between 105 and 115 degrees) 3 cups flour 1 tsp Sous Salt Grey & Herb 1 tablespoon olive oil Mix the yeast with the warm water and honey. Let it bloom for 5 minutes. Put the flour, Sous Salt and the olive oil in the bowl of your mixer. After the yeast has bloomed add it to the mixer and mix until the dough pulls away from the side; then beat at low speed for 5 minutes. Put the dough in a bowl that you have rubbed [...]

pizza dough recipeSusan Furstman2022-01-15T12:31:06-08:00

chile-cumin lamb meatballs with yogurt and cucumber

This recipe originated with Chef Seamus Mullen one of his featured tapas bar dishes at his El Colmado Restaurant in New York. I just morphed them into what my palatte enjoys and used our Smoked Paprika Sous Salt. Ingredients 4 SERVINGS Chile Sauce 3 pasilla chiles, seeds removed, chopped 1½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon cumin seeds ¼ cup Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Sous Salt Smoked Paprika 1 garlic clove, chopped ½ cup olive oil Meatballs And Assembly ¼ small onion, chopped 8 garlic cloves, 7 chopped, 1 clove finely grated 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 [...]

chile-cumin lamb meatballs with yogurt and cucumberSusan Furstman2022-01-15T12:31:06-08:00

peanut butter cookies

One of my favorite chefs to use recipes from is Nancy Fuller from FarmHouse Rules. Here is a chewy peanut butter cookie. I used chocolate chips instead of peanut butter ones to give it a little twist and I sprinkled them with Gobble (Boo Salt) Sous Salt instead of plain sugar. Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 1 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 [...]

peanut butter cookiesSusan Furstman2022-01-15T12:31:06-08:00

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