Frisée With Croutons And Spicy Olives Food

FRISéE WITH CROUTONS AND SPICY OLIVES

Steps:

• Drop bread cubes into a skillet and sprinkle oil over them. Toss gently and cook over high heat, tossing occasionally, until cubes are browned on all sides. Remove from skillet.
• Mix mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and vinegar in a large serving bowl. Stir in oil.
• Add the frisée, olives and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl and toss thoroughly. Divide among 4 salad plates and sprinkle the croutons on top.

AUTUMN FRUIT AND FRISEE SALAD WITH PANETTONE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Scatter the panettone cubes on a baking sheet and bake, tossing occasionally, until crisp and brown, about 1 hour. Be careful that they do not burn. Set aside. Put the cherries, apricots, and raisins in a medium bowl. Measure the honey and vinegar into a small pan or microwave safe bowl. Heat together just until warm. Whisk in 4 tablespoons olive oil and taste for balance. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, if necessary. Pour over the dried fruits. Add the pear, fennel, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the fruits and dressing over the greens in a salad bowl and toss well. Add the croutons and toss again. Serve immediately.

GARLIC PORK FRISEE SALAD WITH APPLE CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a saute pan coated with oil, caramelize garlic and ginger. Add remaining oil and heat. In a stainless steel bowl: mix scallions, vinegar, sugar and pork. Add hot oil and thoroughly mix. Add frisee salad and toss. Plate and garnish with apple croutons.
• APPLE CROUTONS: In a small bowl, mash the apples and butter together. Spread on croutons and garnish with chives.

SALAD FRISEE WITH ENDIVE, CANADIAN BACON, & CROUTONS

Steps:

• Put the endive and chicory lettuce in a large bowl.
• put the rounds of french bread (cut into quarters) in the over to toast, saute the Canadian bacon in a small frying pan in the walnut oil till crispy on the outside (in Belgium they used smoked pork belly) then scatter the bacon on the salad.
• Turn off the flame under the frypan, deglaze the pan with the vinegar, pour the warm vinaigrette over the salad, add in the croutons and toss gently.
• Serve with more french bread, a bit of cheese, and Saison Dupont.

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH OLIVE - BREAD CROUTONS

Steps:

• Make the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350°F Toss the bread with oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Let cool. (croutons can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week).
• For the dressing: Purée shallot, vinegar and lemon juice in a blender. With machine still running, gradually add oil in a slow steady stream until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
• Fro the salad: Toss together salad ingredients. Sprinkle with croutons and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediatley.

FRISéE AND RADISH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, mustard and shallot in small bowl. Whisk in 1/3 cup oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Combine endive and radishes in large bowl. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover salad with damp towel and refrigerate. Cover dressing and let stand at room temperature.)
• Preheat broiler. Broil 1 side of bread until golden brown. Brush second side with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread with goat cheese. Season with pepper. Broil until bread is brown. Cut each slice into quarters.
• Add dressing to salad and toss to coat. Divide among plates. Top with croutons and serve immediately.