Emerils Knife And Fork Open Faced Sandwich Food

STEAK SANDWICH...KNIFE AND FORK REQUIRED

Steps:

• Preheat oven 400 degrees F.
• Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill on high. With a sharp knife, cut the thawed but chilled puff pastry sheet in to 4 squares and arrange on a cookie sheet and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
• Cook the puff pastry according to package directions, or until golden brown all over, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• While the puff pastry is cooking, season the skirt steak with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Grill meat 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove meat and let it rest 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
• While the steak is cooking, trim the woody ends off a small bunch of asparagus. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. As soon as the steak is off the grill and resting, add the asparagus to the grill.
• Grill the spears turning frequently until the asparagus is tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the asparagus from the grill and cut into large 2-inch pieces.
• In a bowl, toss together the grilled chopped asparagus, crumbled blue cheese, and chopped arugula. Season the mixture with balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Slice the rested steak thinly across the grain. Top each golden brown puff pastry square with some steak slices. Top the steak with the asparagus salad and serve.

EMERIL'S KNIFE AND FORK OPEN-FACED SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the white remoulade: In a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, combine the egg, mustard, lemon juice, garlic and horseradish. Process until smooth. With the machine running and in a steady stream, add the oil until the mixture is thick. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• Spread each side of the bread with the butter. Place the bread on the griddle and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove from the griddle. Spread each piece of the bread with the white remoulade. Mound about 1/3 of a pound on the meat on each piece of bread. Lay 2 slices of the cheese on top of each mound of meat. Place each piece of bread on a baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake until the cheese is bubbly, about 6 to 8 minutes. Fry the potatoes in a little hot oil in a saute pan until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, place 2 open-faced sandwiches on each plate. Garnish each with a pile of potatoes and parsley.

ROUND 2 RECIPE - OPEN FACED ROASTED PORK SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat the canola oil. Add the potatoes and cook until lightly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Add the onions and pork, season with salt and pepper and cook until the onions and pork are heated through.
• Preheat the oven broiler.
• Spread the spicy brown mustard on one side of each slice of bread and place onto a baking sheet. Divide the sauteed pork between the 2 slices of bread. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over the top of each and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the mustard, canola oil, garlic, sugar and chopped rosemary. Place the pork roast on top of a rack fitted in a roasting pan. Place the 2 rosemary sprigs underneath the pork. Sprinkle the roast well with salt and pepper. Using a brush or hands, completely coat the roast with the mustard and garlic paste.
• Place the roast in the oven and roast until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

OPEN-FACED SANDWICH

Steps:

• To assemble, first spread a layer of mayonnaise on top of the toasted bread.
• Halve the avocado and scoop the flesh out of one half, using a tablespoon to ease it out. Place it on the toast and mash flat using a fork.
• Now spread on a layer of hummus on top of the smashed avocado.
• Arrange the lettuce on top, followed by the tomato slices. Sprinkle over the capers.
• Now add a light squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a small pinch of salt.
• Cut the sandwich in half and then it's ready to devour.

AVOCADO OPEN-FACED SANDWICH

Steps:

• For the ricotta mixture: Add the ricotta, capers, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt and some pepper to a bowl. Set aside and allow the flavors to meld.
• For the layers: Add the shallots to a bowl, cover with ice water and soak for 10 minutes prior to using.
• Add the sea salt and lemon zest to a bowl and combine with your fingers.
• To build: Top each slice of bread with some of the ricotta mixture, 2 slices avocado, 3 slices tomato and some shallots, sunflower seeds and lemon salt to finish. Cut diagonally.