12 with warm tomato basil vinaigrette Recipes

live lobsters (about 10.5 oz meat), chopped shallots, grated lemon rind, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, extra virgin olive oil, divided, sliced red onion, fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears ), fresh or frozen peas, grape tomatoes, halved, sliced fresh basil, gourmet mixed salad greens

whole wheat flour (about 1 oz), warm water (100o to 110o), divided, dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp), all-purpose flour, divided (about 10 oz), salt, cornmeal, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, balsamic vinegar, extravirgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic clove, minced, halved red cherry tomatoes (about 4 oz), halved yellow cherry tomatoes (about 4 oz), shredded smoked mozzarella cheese, sliced fresh basil

avocados, halved and pitted, soft leaf lettuce, ripe tomatoes, peeled,seeded and diced, chopped basil leaves, red wine vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, salt and pepper

rib veal chops, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, garlic clove, minced, diced seeded plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives, sliced fresh basil, red wine vinegar

tomatoes, halved, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh marjoram leaves, lemon zest, salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh basil leaves, baby bok choy, water, white pepper, salmon fillets, fresh marjoram

cooked ziti pasta, chopped fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, oil, brown sugar, salt, sliced fresh mushrooms, yellow pepper , cut into strips, garlic, minced, salt and pepper, tomatoes, halved

pesto vinaigrette, garlic, peeled, kosher salt plus more to taste, basil, leaves only (about 2 cups), toasted walnuts, grated parmesan cheese, zest and juice of 1 lemon, extra virgin olive oil or more if needed, freshly ground black pepper , to taste, salad, waxy potatoes , about 2 lb, mixed summer squash (yellow and zucchini), green beans, trimmed, red onion, sliced thin, heirloom tomatoes , in different colors, cut into chunks., but any red ripe will do

bacon, fresh bagged and pre-washed spinach, rinsed and sliced mushrooms, diced tomato, fresh cooked shrimp, cooled or 1 lb frozen pre-cooked shrimp, thawed, peach, fat-free sun-dried tomato vinaigrette dressing, green hot pepper sauce (such as a green jalapeno sauce), baguette , loaf from the bakery, fresh basil leaves, fresh mozzarella cheese, diced tomato, extra virgin olive oil, basil pesto (i use the pre-made type from the dairy section)

whole wheat flour, warm water, divided (100 to 110 ), dry yeast, all-purpose flour, divided, salt, cornmeal, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, garlic clove, minced, halved cherry tomatoes, halved yellow cherry tomato, shredded smoked mozzarella cheese, sliced fresh basil

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional), grill the breasts until just done , about 5 minutes per side. may be sauteed, if you wish. keep warm., unmold the salads , hold down the top of the salad with 1 hand while you carefully remove the ring with the other, giving it a slight twist as you lift up if it doesn tsp move easily., warm chicken and place on top of the salads in a grid fashion, 2 pieces 1 way, 2 the other, and so on. drizzle the plate with the basil and chile oils, if desired. serve immediately. serves 4., this recipe comes courtesy of chef chris ward and his four-star dallas restaurant, the mercury.