Roasted Red Pepper Cornmeal Scones Food

CORN CAKES

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together the cornmeal, the flour, the salt, the baking soda, the pepper, and the sugar. In another bowl whisk together 2 tablespoons of the butter, the egg, and the buttermilk, stir in the corn, the onion, the roasted pepper, the chili, and Monterey Jack, and stir in the cornmeal mixture, stirring until the batter is just combined. Heat a griddle over moderately high heat until it is hot, brush it lightly with the additional butter, and working in batches drop the batter by a 1/4-cup measure onto the griddle. Spread the batter slightly to form 3 1/2- to 4-inch cakes, cook the cakes for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden, transferring them as they are cooked to a heatproof platter, and keep them warm.

ROASTED RED PEPPER SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
• In a food processor, blend flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper briefly (about 3 pulses). Add butter and process to a "mealy" consistency. Add herbs, cheese, and roasted red peppers, processing briefly to combine. Transfer mixture into a large bowl, add 1 cup buttermilk and stir to moisten. If needed, add more buttermilk, up to 1/4 cup.
• Place dough on a floured surface and form into a disk, 3/4 to 1-inch in thickness. Cut into wedges, brush top of each wedge with egg wash. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Place on rack and let cool to room temperature.

ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
• Place the whole peppers on a sheet pan and place in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the skins are completely wrinkled and the peppers are charred, turning them twice during roasting. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately cover it tightly with aluminum foil. Set aside for 30 minutes, or until the peppers are cool enough to handle.
• Remove the stem from each pepper and cut them in quarters. Remove the peels and seeds and place the peppers in a bowl along with any juices that have collected. Discard the stems, peels, and seeds. Pour the oil over the peppers. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

CORNMEAL SNAPPER WITH CHOW CHOW AND SMOKY HABANERO AIOLI

Steps:

• For the roasted garlic: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place cloves in a small oven-safe dish. Cover with oil and then foil. Roast 45 minutes.
• For the chow chow: Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium heat.
• Grill the corn in the husks, then shuck and cut the kernels from the cobs. In a medium bowl combine corn, Tomatoes and bell peppers. In a separate bowl, combine vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, granulated garlic, granulated onion, pepper, lemon juice and zest and 2 1/2 ounces water. Add to vegetable mixture. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the habanero hot sauce: Combine habaneros, granulated sugar, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper and just enough water to cover in a small pot. Cover and cook on medium heat until peppers are tender and liquid is almost gone. Remove and let cool. Blend until smooth.
• For the smoky habanero aioli: Combine eggs, lemon juice, mustard, vinegar and 2 tablespoons roasted garlic together in a tall container or wide mouth jar. Using a stick blender, slowly add oil until combined. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons habanero hot sauce.
• For the cornmeal snapper: Combine cornmeal, cornstarch, paprika, granulated garlic and onion, oregano, salt, pepper and 2 cups flour in a medium bowl and mix well.
• Set up standard breading station: A dish with the remaining 2 cups flour, a dish with egg wash, and the cornmeal mixture.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or in a Dutch oven fitted with a deep-fry thermometer to 350 degrees F.
• Coat snapper in flour, then egg, then cornmeal. Fry snapper until golden in color and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
• To serve, spoon aioli on the plate and place snapper directly on top. Serve chow chow on the side.
• Combine green tomatoes, cider vinegar, brown sugar, granulated sugar, white vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, pepper and 2 1/4 cups water.

SPICY ROASTED RED PEPPER CORN MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. and butter twelve 1/3-cup muffin tins.
• In a bowl whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and Cheddar. In a small bowl whisk together buttermilk, egg, butter, and chilies. Add buttermilk mixture to cornmeal mixture, stirring until just combined, and stir in roasted peppers (do not overmix).
• Divide batter evenly among muffin tins and bake in middle of oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden and a tester comes out clean.

EASY ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
• Cut the peppers into quarters. Remove the seeds and the membranes. Roast the peppers until the skin blisters and turns black. Remove from oven and cover with plastic, or a tea towel, or place in a paper bag until cool. The skins should peel away off of the peppers easily when cooled.

ROASTED RED PEPPER CORN BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Char pepper directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and coarsely chop pepper.
• Whisk cornmeal and next 4 ingredients in bowl to blend. Add buttermilk, butter, and eggs. Stir just to moisten. Mix in bell pepper; transfer to prepared pan. Bake bread until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in pan. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.)

CORNMEAL AND KALE SPOON BREAD WITH RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook kale in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain; cool. Squeeze dry. Finely chop kale.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, corn, red peppers, and garlic; stir 3 minutes. Mix in 1 1/2 cups kale. Remove from heat.
• Whisk 2 cups water and cornmeal in bowl to blend. Bring milk and salt to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in cornmeal mixture. Stir until mixture boils and thickens, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray oval 13x9x2-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Whisk eggs in large bowl to blend; gradually whisk in warm cornmeal mixture. Stir in kale mixture, cheese, and hot pepper sauce. Transfer to prepared dish; smooth top. Bake until set and golden, about 35 minutes. Serve warm.