Grilled Asparagus With Camembert Crostini Food

CROSTINI WITH GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND GREEN PEPPERCORN-TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high.
• Whisk the green peppercorns into the vinaigrette. Set aside.
• Brush the asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown on all sides and crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes total. Remove from the grill, cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces, and toss with some of the vinaigrette.
• Brush the bread on one side with canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, oiled-side down, until light golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute. Flip, and grill a few seconds more, just enough to warm¿the bread should still be tender when pressed.
• Top the toasted bread with some asparagus. Scatter the goat cheese, if using, on top and serve immediately.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, zest, mustard, tarragon, honey, and a little salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.

ASPARAGUS CROSTINI

Steps:

• For an easy party snack, spread fresh ricotta on toasted baguette slices, then top with thinly sliced asparagus. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil or truffle oil.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 350° to 400°F, and brush the grill grates clean.
• Remove the woody ends of the asparagus by snapping the ends off. Bend each stalk gently about 2/3 of the way down the stalk until it naturally breaks where the woody part begins. If desired, use a knife to trim the ends of the stalks to tidy up the cuts. Discard the ends.
• Place the asparagus spears in a shallow bowl or on a platter or baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss the spears with your hands to coat. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and toss again.
• Place the asparagus across the grill grates perpendicular to the bars. Grill with the lid closed for 6 to 10 minutes or until the spears are tender and crisp. Use tongs to roll the spears for even grill marks.
• Transfer to a platter and if desired, drizzle with more olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Can be served warm or at room temperature.

THE BEST GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat. Chop the tough, woody ends off the asparagus (about 1 inch) and peel another inch of the stalks.
• Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Add the asparagus and toss until well coated.
• Put the asparagus on the grill at an angle so the stalks don't fall through the grates. Grill, flipping halfway through cooking, until the asparagus begin to char, the pointy ends start to crisp and the stalks are just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a platter and sprinkle with the feta and mint.

VEAL WITH CAMEMBERT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium-sized pot, heat the veal stock and add the cheese. Whisk together until the cheese has melted. Reduce the heat to low and continue whisking for about 5 minutes. Bring the heat back up to high and boil to thicken. Turn the heat on low once it has thickened and add the creme fraiche. Bring mixture back to a boil and continue to whisk until sauce thickens. Strain the sauce using a colander, return sauce to pot, and add salt and pepper. Reduce sauce on low heat for another 5 minutes.
• To prepare the veal, heat a skillet on high heat with the olive oil. Add the salt, pepper, and thyme to the skillet and let warm for 1 minute. Add the veal and sear on both sides. Remove the veal from the pan and slice thinly.
• To serve, pour the sauce on a platter and place the sliced veal on top of the sauce.

DEEP-FRIED CAMEMBERT

Steps:

• Wrap the Camembert in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 1 hour.
• Remove the plastic wrap and, using a knife, slice the cheese in half horizontally so you have 2 round layers as you would a cake for layers.
• If using the truffles, place the truffle slices on 1 half, slightly overlapping the pieces, until it is covered. Cover with the other half of the Camembert and firmly press together. Repeat with the second Camembert. If you are not using truffles, you may replace them with mixed berries or other mushrooms.
• Bread the cheese first dipping it in flour, egg, and bread crumbs mixed with the ground walnuts. Repeat this process twice to ensure the cheese is covered and it won't seep out the sides.
• In a fryer or large pot, heat the oil to 375 degrees F and fry the cheese until golden brown.
• To serve, slice the cheese and serve on a platter with fruits.