Grey Salt Chipotle Pepper Cumin Coriander Parsley Archives

pasta with sausage ragu ~

In this recipe I have written up a quick tomato sauce that I used for the Ragu. If time is short for you, pick up a jar of good quality marinara or arrabiata sauce when you get the rest of your ingredients at the market. I used fresh pasta for this recipe because I love the way it absorbs the sauce. Now a days the markets have a wonderful selection of fresh pastas in all different shapes. Dried pasta works as well just remember to reserve some of the pasta liquid because it has the starch from the cooked pasta and [...]

pasta with sausage ragu ~Susan Furstman2022-01-15T12:30:16-08:00

chili relleno souffle ~

I love Chili Rellenos but I don't like the prep or the frying so I decided to morph different recipes to ultimately perfect this this Chili Relleno casserole. If you whisk the whole egg into milk it will taste the same but I wanted to get the puff that individual battered Rellenos have so I whisked the egg whites separately then folded them into the beaten yolks with the milk and spices. This is the result, a beautiful Chili Relleno Souffle! This recipe is perfect for 4 servings. ~ ingredients 1/2 whole milk 3 large eggs, separated 1/4 c chick [...]

chili relleno souffle ~Susan Furstman2022-01-15T12:30:16-08:00

focaccia ~

There are fewer foods that evoke more sheer joy other than bread, in any form. Crusty sourdough, Challah, No-knead Artisan and Focaccia! I used my basic pizza dough recipe but added more yeast and water to hydrate and lift the dough.for You can also add herbs, roasted garlic, sun dried tomatoes, basil pesto and/or cheese what ever your heart desires. In this recipe I just used a sprinkling of Rosemary, Pesto and Agrumato Olive Oil. ingredients ~ 2 t instant yeast 2 c warm water between 105 and 110 degrees 1 t honey 4 c bread flour 1 t Sous Salt [...]

focaccia ~Susan Furstman2023-10-24T08:05:05-07:00

pizza dough … tried, tested and perfected

Pizza dough is unique to all who eat! There are those that love it puffy, chewy, bready, thin, crispy....we all have our favorites. I love a yeasty smelling slightly chewy thinner crust. The following recipe is just that. I use a combination of bread and King Arthur all purpose flour. I think it gives the right chew with a lovely yeasty kick. ingredients 1 c bread flour 2 c all purpose flour (King Arthur) 1/2 t yeast 1 t sugar 1 T Sous Salt Herb and Garlic 1 c warm water apx 110 degrees 1 T olive oil and [...]

pizza dough … tried, tested and perfectedSusan Furstman2022-01-15T12:30:18-08:00

spinach & artichoke pie ~

Spanikopita fans this is a wonderful dish...easy to prep, bake and enjoy. Instead of squeezing the spinach to get rid of the water I saute the moisture out of it with the shallots and artichoke hearts. Saves my shirt from spinach stains as I always seem to splash spinach juice all over the place in an attempt to dry it out! Also I love the addition of artichokes to the spinach. The balance counteracts some of the bitterness spinach may have. You can substitute any cheese you prefer as well. Either feta or goat cheese works as a creamy base. But [...]

spinach & artichoke pie ~Susan Furstman2022-01-15T12:30:19-08:00

chicken curry ~

I love a good curry and always thought they had to simmer for hours. This one doesn't! I did you a combination of curry ingredients to develop the richness. I used green curry paste and our Sous Salt Curry spice blend which is a wonderful compilation of 12 seasonings that add a balance to the flavor without a lot of heat. If you want it hotter you can use red pepper flakes or a hot variety of red curry paste. I garnished it with crispy garbanzo beans that I put in the food processor to pulverize and then sautéed in olive [...]

chicken curry ~Susan Furstman2022-01-15T12:30:19-08:00

chicken harissa ~ sheet pan style

Cooking all of your dishes ingredients on a sheet pan not only beautifully melds the flavors but guarantees a quick and easy clean up. For that reason this is one of my favorite go to dishes. You can flavor it any way you choose. This particular recipe I use a blend of tomato sauce and Harissa. Feel free to try dijon mustard with white wine, or just tomato sauce, a blended salsa would work as well as a roasted tomatillo. ingredients ~ 6 - 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1/2 c Harissa 1/2 c Marinara Sauce (or tomato sauce) 1/3 c [...]

chicken harissa ~ sheet pan styleSusan Furstman2022-01-15T12:30:19-08:00

roasted tomatoes & burrata on toasted ciabatta

This is a tasty recipe for a wonderful appetizer or an addition to the evening meal. The tomatoes are so sweet when roasted they are like vegetable candy combined with the fruitiness of the olive oil and the richness of the burrata, it's perfection. A sprinkle of micro arugula and there isn't anything else you need with the exception of a sprinkling of Sous Salt!i ingredients 2 pints of cherry tomatoes 1 T olive oil + more for drizzling on the toasts 1 t Sous Salt Olive Thyme & Lemon + more for finishing 1 package of fresh Burrata (or you [...]

roasted tomatoes & burrata on toasted ciabattaSusan Furstman2022-01-15T12:30:20-08:00

smokey tomato vinaigrette ~

This particular vinaigrette can be morphed into basically any sauce you might fancy. Use it as a sweet and tangy salsa, add it to an aioli for a terrific sweet kick, toss it in a pasta salad or drizzle it on grilled vegetables. It's an awesome addition to you cooking on the fly nights! In this recipe I flash seared the tomatoes in a dry skillet until they were blistered however you could easily toss them in olive oil sprinkle them with whichever Sous Salt you love and roast them in a 400 degree oven for 25 minutes until they are [...]

smokey tomato vinaigrette ~Susan Furstman2022-01-15T12:30:20-08:00

fritatta and popover harmoniously meet ~

The lightness of a popover and the richness of a fritatta...my perfect paring for any meal. This recipe can be adapted to fit what ever you like with you morning or evening egg dishes. I used sausage and potatoes with fontina cheese. But you could do spinach and goat cheese with sun dried tomatoes or ham with potatoes and gruyere. Parmesan with pancetta and arugula would be lovely as well. Just about any flavor combination you love would work. The batter is less eggs with the balance of the base coming from flour. I used chick pea flour but all purpose [...]

fritatta and popover harmoniously meet ~Susan Furstman2022-01-15T12:30:21-08:00