Grilled Tuna Bruschetta With Chipotle CrÈme FraÎche Food

BRUSCHETTA FROM THE GRILL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For mayonnaise spread, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, onion, garlic and oregano; set aside., Grill bread slices, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Turn bread; spread with mayonnaise mixture. Grill 1-2 minutes longer or until bottoms of bread is toasted. Drain tomato mixture; spoon over tops.

TUNA BURGERS WITH CHIPOTLE SLAW

Steps:

• For the burgers: Mince the tuna in a food processor.
• In a large bowl, add the lime zest and juice, chipotle adobo, chives, garlic and minced tuna and mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Shape the tuna mix into 1/2-inch-thick patties and refrigerate for about an hour. This will help the patties stay intact and not crumble when cooking.
• For the chipotle slaw: In a medium bowl, add the sour cream, mayonnaise, chipotle adobo, vinegar, agave, lime juice and mustard and mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Add the green and red cabbage, carrots and kale and toss together. Refrigerate for later.
• Heat a heavy nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Drizzle the skillet with olive oil. Place 3 patties in the skillet and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Repeat with the remaining patties.
• To serve, place each patty on a bottom bun half and top with some chipotle slaw and a bun top.

TUNA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In medium bowl combine cheese, tuna, tomatoes, onion, parsley and oregano; set aside Brush both sides of bread slices with olive oil and rub surfaces with cut sides of garlic.
• In dry preheated skillet, grill bread until light golden brown; turn& top each toasted surface with 1/4 of tuna mixture; continue to grill until cheese melts and bread is golden brown on bottom.

GRILLED TUNA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Remove 1/3 cup to a small bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add tuna. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill tuna, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

GRILLED STEAK BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Lightly brush cut sides of rolls with dressing.
• Place rolls, cut sides down, on grid over medium-ash covered coals(or use on grill pan on top of stove); grill uncovered 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
• Turn rolls and sprinkle with cheese. Grill 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese just begins to melt.
• Press dressing mix into both sides of steak; place on grid and grill uncovered 16-20 for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Cook longer for desired doneness.
• Combine spinach, tomato and basil; toss.
• Place equal amount on each roll half.
• Carve steak crosswise(against the grain) into thin slices; arrange over spinach mixture.
• Enjoy with a Zinfandel, Beaujolais or a nice Chianti.

GRILLED FISH TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE CREMA

Steps:

• Make the chipotle crema: In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise and sour cream until combined. Squeeze in lime juice, to taste, and whisk. Add salt, pepper and chipotle, to taste.
• Make the tacos: Heat a large skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, pour a few tablespoons of oil in a small bowl. Separate the corn tortillas from each other but keep them in a stack then run the outer edges through the oil. Add a few tortillas at a time to the dry skillet and heat until soft and hot, about 30 seconds per side. Wrap the tortillas in a clean, dry kitchen towel or place in a tortilla warmer, to keep warm.
• Heat a grill pan or grill over high heat for at least 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice the fish fillets into 1-by-2-inch strips. Pat dry with a paper towel. Season generously with salt and a pinch of pepper.
• Wipe the grill pan or grill grates with a lightly oiled towel right before cooking to remove any char and debris. (This will give you great grill marks and help the fish from sticking.) Working in batches, cook the fish strips in a single layer just until they are opaque and flake in the middle (making sure not to overcook them), about 2 minutes per side.
• Top each tortilla with 3 fish strips, a pinch of the cabbage and a drizzle of the crema. Serve right away with lime wedges and pico de gallo or hot sauce on the side.

RUM-GLAZED GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH LIME CRèME FRAîCHE

Steps:

• Heat the rum in a small pan over a low heat with 50ml water and stir in the sugar until it dissolves. Turn the heat up to medium and bring to the boil. Boil for 2-3 mins until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from the heat. Stir in the spices. Mix the crème fraîche with the lime zest and juice in a separate bowl.
• Arrange the coals on one side of the barbecue and light (or see tip below for cooking indoors). When the flames have died down and the coals are ashen, lay the pineapple wedges over the coals. Cook for 2-3 mins until char marks appear, then turn over.
• Brush the pineapple wedges with the rum syrup and cook for 10 mins more, moving them around the grill using tongs so they don't burn. When ready, they will be golden and soft. Remove from the barbecue, sprinkle with the chilli, if using, and serve with the lime crème fraîche.

GRILLED TUNA BRUSCHETTA WITH CHIPOTLE CRÈME FRAÎCHE

Steps:

• 1.In a large, shallow dish, combine the cider and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the tuna steaks and turn to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes, turning once. 2.Meanwhile, light a grill. In a medium bowl, stir the crème fraîche with the chipotles, garlic, chopped basil and apple and season with salt and pepper. 3.Season the tuna with salt and pepper. Grill over a hot fire, turning once, until lightly charred on the outside and rare inside, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a platter. Brush the ciabatta slices on both sides with olive oil and grill over a hot fire until toasted on both sides. 4.Cut the tuna into 1/3-inch-thick slices and arrange the slices on the toasts. Top each bruschetta with a dollop of chipotle crème fraîche and a basil leaf and serve. Make Ahead The crème fraîche sauce can be refrigerated overnight.