Roast Beef Fried Parsnip Ribbon Crostini Food

BEEF TENDERLOIN CROSTINI

Steps:

• For the beef tenderloin: Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Place the beef tenderloin on a baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Rub the oil and seasoning evenly over the meat.
• Roast the tenderloin until an internal thermometer reads 125 to 130 degrees F for rare to medium rare, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, tent with aluminum foil and let rest until it reaches room temperature, at least 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and thinly slice.
• For the crostini: Turn down the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
• Put the baguette slices on a baking sheet in 1 layer. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown and toasted, about 5 minutes.
• For the horseradish sauce: Add the sour cream, applesauce, horseradish, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs and chives to a medium bowl and mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• To assemble: Spread a dollop of horseradish sauce onto each toasted baguette piece, add a slice of beef tenderloin and then top with another dollop of horseradish sauce and a few watercress leaves.

HONEY-ROASTED PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Top and tail 500g parsnips, cutting any larger ones in half lengthways, then put in a large saucepan, cover with salted water, bring to the boil and cook for 5 mins.
• Drain in a colander and let them steam-dry for a few mins.
• Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/ gas 5.
• Sprinkle 1 tbsp flour and 1 tbsp honey over the parsnips and toss to coat.
• Put the parsnips in a roasting tin with 2 tbsp sunflower oil, 2 tbsp butter and seasoning.
• Roast for 40 mins, turning halfway, until golden.

BUTTER FRIED PARSNIPS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan cover parsnips with water, cover and boil over medium-high heat until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• In a plastic bag combine flour and seasoning salt. Dip parsnips in butter and place them in the bag. Shake bag to coat parsnips with the seasoned flour.
• Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter starts to sizzle, add parsnips. Cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown.

CRUNCHY PARSNIP RIBBONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 C.
• Use a vegetable peeler to cut parsnips into long strips.
• Place on lined baking tray.
• Toss with butter, sugar and salt.
• Roast for 10 minutes and toss.
• Roast for another 8 - 10 minutes or till golden and crispy.

FRIED PARSNIP RIBBONS

Steps:

• Place a wire rack on a large, rimmed baking sheet and line the rack with 2 layers of paper towels. Heat the canola or vegetable oil in a large saucepan until the oil registers 325° on a deep-fry thermometer. Meanwhile, using a sturdy Y-shaped vegetable peeler, shave the parsnips lengthwise into ribbons, moving around on 4 sides of the vegetable, stopping when you reach the tough inner cores of the parsnips.
• Working in 5 or 6 batches, carefully drop handfuls of the parsnip ribbons into the hot oil and cook the ribbons over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the ribbons turn a deep honey color, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon or Chinese wire-and-bamboo skimmer, transfer the parsnips to the paper towels and sprinkle with salt and either peppers. Let cool completely, then transfer to a large platter.

BEEF CROSTINI

Steps:

• 1. Slice the baguette into one inch slices or wider if you prefer. Lightly toast each side, (toaster oven works great) and lightly butter one side and sprinkle with a bit of garlic salt.
• 2. Thinly slice your left over rare roast and pile pieces on top of the baguette. Pop in a preheated toaster oven or regular oven and cook for just a few minutes, long enough to warm the meat. Top with a bit of fresh ground pepper and a few grains of sea salt.
• 3. Mix the horseradish and Creme Fraiche together and spoon a bit on the top of each baguette or alternatively simply supply a bowl with the dip in it and a spoon and guests can put their own on.

ROAST BEEF & FRIED PARSNIP RIBBON CROSTINI

Steps:

• 1. Roasted Garlic & Chive Dip: In food processor, process roasted garlic until smooth. Add sour cream,yogurt and milk; process until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in chives. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and place in refrigerator until ready to use. If you like horseradish, you could substitute 1/3 cup prepared horseradish in place of the roasted garlic.
• 2. Fried Parsnip Ribbons: Place a wire rack on a large, rimmed baking sheet and line the rack with 2 layers of paper towels. Heat the canola oil in a large pot or in an electric deep fryer until the oil registers 360 degrees on a deep fry thermometer. Meanwhile, clean and peel outside layer of parsnips, then with a vegetable peeler shave the parsnips lengthwise into ribbons, moving around on 4 sides of the vegetable. stopping when you reach the inner cores of the parsnips. Working in 5 or 6 batches, carefully drop handfuls of the parsnip ribbons into the hot oil and fry until the ribbons turn a deep honey color,about 1 minute, gently stirring ribbons around with a slotted spoon during process. Using a slotted spoon or skimmer, transfer the parsnips to the paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Let cool completely.
• 3. Prepare crostini base: Slice baguette into 24 1/2 inch slices. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange baguette slices on two large rimmed baking sheets; brush both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through (if undersides are not browning, turn crostini over once during baking). Let cool on baking sheets.
• 4. Building the Grand Finale: Spread approximatly 2 teaspoons of dip on each toasted baguette slice then place a slice of roast beef folded to fit onto baquette slice. Top each with a dollop of dip and finish off with fried parsnip ribbon.
• 5. Enjoy the extra fried parsnip ribbons and dip as a bonus snack.

ROAST BEEF CROSTINI WITH HORSERADISH CREAM

Steps:

• Mix cream, sour cream, and horseradish in a bowl
• Add salt and pepper to taste
• Add a tablespoon or so of caramelized onion to the prepared crostini
• Add a slice of roast beef
• Top with a spoonful of horseradish cream
• Garnish with parsley or chives, if desired
• Add a slice of roast beef to crostini
• Top with a spoonful of horseradish cream
• Top with a few slices of pickled onion
• Garnish with parsley or chives, if desired

CROSTINI WITH BEEF TENDERLOIN AND HORSERADISH

Steps:

• Toss the beef slices with a pinch of salt and pepper.
• To assemble, top the crostini with a slice of beef, a dollop of the horseradish sauce, and a small piece of frisee and serve.

SUPER CRISPY CRUNCHY ROAST PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 220C or 425F.
• Peel the parsnips and cut the ends off. Then cut lengthways down the middle, and again down the middle. This leaves you with 4 long pieces. Then cut the parsnips in half so you have 8 pieces per parsnip. They should look a bit like a finger of a fat chip/fry!
• Place in a saucepan with cold water and a pinch of salt, and bring to the boil.
• Keep an eye on the parsnips once the water starts to boil. After approximately 7 - 10 minutes drain the parsnips and set aside. (7 -10 minutes is from when the water starts to boil)
• Whilst the parsnips are in the saucepan cooking, place a baking pan with the oil in and leave until hot and sizzling.
• Then place the parsnips in the hot oil and spoon some of the oil over them. Cook for about 15 minutes, turning them over halfway through. If they are not golden and crispy like in the photo, leave them in for a little longer.
• When done, place on some kitchen paper then serve with your dinner. You may wish to sprinkle some salt and pepper

ROAST BEEF CROSTINI WITH DIJON HORSERADISH SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange your baguette slices on two large rimmed baking sheets; brush both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through (if undersides are not browning, turn crostini over once during baking).
• Spread a tablespoon of the horseradish dijon onto a toast.
• Top with a slice of roast beef.
• Top with a small dollop of more Maille Dijon Horseradish sauce, a few capers and some microgreens if you'd like (these are just for presentation).
• Add a few crumbles of freshly grated parmesan cheese for another layer of flavor (optional)

ROASTED PARSNIPS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• If the parsnips and carrots are very thick, cut them in half lengthwise. Slice each diagonally in 1-inch-thick slices. The vegetables will shrink while cooking, so don't make the pieces too small. Place the cut vegetables on a sheet pan. Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss well. Roast for 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the vegetables, tossing occasionally, until the parsnips and carrots are just tender. Sprinkle with dill and serve hot.

ROAST BEEF AND PEAR CROSTINI

Steps:

• Cut baguette into 40 slices. Combine oil and garlic; brush over one side of each slice of bread. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 6-9 minutes or until lightly toasted., Combine the salad dressing, pear and onions. Combine the roast beef, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Spread dressing mixture over toasted bread; top with beef mixture and basil.

BEEF CROSTINI WITH RED PEPPER MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Arrange the bread slices on 2 heavy large baking sheets. Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil over the bread slices. Bake until the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
• Blend the bell peppers and mayonnaise in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Season the bell pepper mayonnaise, to taste, with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
• Tie the beef with kitchen string to help maintain its shape. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add the beef to the skillet and cook until brown and cooked to desired doneness, about 8 minutes for rare. Freeze the beef until it is just frozen (this will make it easier to slice), about 3 hours. Using a large sharp carving knife, cut the beef into thin slices.
• Spread the bell pepper mayonnaise over the crostini and top with the sliced beef. Arrange the crostini on a platter. Scatter over the capers, sprinkle with the coarse sea salt, and serve.
• Do-Ahead Tip: The bell pepper mayonnaise and sliced beef can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.
• Alternative: If desired, the beef tenderloin can be substituted with 1 pound freshly sliced roast beef. Since the roast beef is already cooked and can be used as is, it makes a great time-saving alternative.

ROAST BEEF AND ARUGULA CROSTINI WITH OLIVE-RED PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• Mix red peppers, olives, thyme, and vinegar in small bowl for relish. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Reserve 2 tablespoons goat cheese for garnish. Spread remaining goat cheese on toasted baguette slices. Divide arugula among toasts. Fold roast beef slices to fit toasts; place atop arugula. Sprinkle beef slices lightly with salt and pepper. Top each with 1/3 teaspoon reserved goat cheese and small dollop of relish. Arrange crostini on platter and serve.