Bresaola Goat Cheese Arugula And Truffle Oil On Focaccia Food

ARUGULA AND BRESAOLA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a small bowl, toss bread pieces with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat; spread out in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, tossing once, until slightly crisp, about 7 minutes. Let cool.
• Toss together arugula, cheese, and bresaola in a medium bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss in croutons, and serve.

BRESAOLA WITH ARUGULA, FENNEL, AND MANCHEGO CHEESE

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil and lemon juice in small bowl to blend; set dressing aside. Place 1 bresaola slice on work surface with 1 long side parallel to edge. Place 3 arugula leaves at 1 short end so that leaves extend past 1 long side. Top with layer of sliced fennel, then 2 cheese strips. Sprinkle with pepper. Drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon dressing. Starting at filled end, roll up bresaola, enclosing filling. Arrange, seam side down, on platter. Repeat with remaining ingredients to form 18 rolls total. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover with plastic wrap; chill. Before serving, let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.)
• *Available at Italian markets and some specialty foods stores.

SMOTHERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Wash and dry the chicken pieces. Dredge in flour, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Heat oil in a large frying pan. Over medium-high heat, brown the chicken, turning when needed, about 10 minutes total. As it is browning, chop onion, celery and carrot, and mince garlic. When chicken is done, transfer it to a casserole.
• Saute the garlic in the pan. Add onion, celery and carrot pieces. Stir frequently until they soften, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and, while stirring, bring to a boil. Let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken, and add tarragon and bay leaf. Cover; cook in oven about 15 to 20 minutes.
• While the chicken is cooking, slice the mushrooms. Add to the casserole after it has cooked 15 to 20 minutes. Cook for 10 minutes more or until tender. Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle parsley over the chicken, adjust the seasonings and serve with rice, couscous or stuffing.

BRESAOLA, GOAT CHEESE, ARUGULA AND TRUFFLE OIL ON FOCACCIA

Steps:

• Spread half focaccia with goat cheese. Top with bresaola, arugula and truffle oil. Cover with the other half. Serve immediately.