Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Apple Crispies







Ingredients:
2 Apples
3 tbsp of Butter
1/4 cup of Raisins  
2 tbsp Sugar
Lemon Juice
Wonton Wrappers
Canola Oil
Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce for topping
You will also need Butchers twine to tie the Wontons together

Directions:
Peel and thinly slice 2 Apples ~ sauté Apples in 3 tbsp of Butter until tender ~ add 1 tbsp of Lemon Juice, 1/4 cup of Raisins, 2 tbsp of Sugar and a dash of Cinnamon ~ Turn heat off and let sit until Apple mixture cools to room temperature ~ on a board, place Wonton Wrapper flat ~ add approximately 1 tbsp of Apple mixture ~ gather the 4 corners of the Wonton Wrapper and pinch together making a bundle ~ use one hands length of butchers twine and tie a knot around the pinched area (see picture) ~ deep fry in Canola Oil (I used a deep fryer but a pot of oil works too. Oil must reach around 375°) ~ watch very carefully as Wontons can burn quickly ~ cook until a golden color (approximately 30 seconds) ~ remove from Oil and place Wonton's on paper towel to soak up Oil ~ cut twine with scissors and discard ~ serve on a bed of Caramel Sauce with Vanilla Ice Cream.  2 per person.  Sapore!
Notes: 
When making bundles don't worry if the Wonton wrapper tear slightly, it should hold together when placed in the hot Oil.  Never use two sheets of Wonton Wrappers for one bundle.  I've tried this before and it doesn't work because the inner wrapper doesn't have time to cook and just becomes a chewy mess.  Also Spring Roll Wraps can be used for larger bundles and in this case I typically would only serve one per person.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Green Grill Cheese

Ingredients:
Sliced Bread (Whole Wheat Sour Dough is what I used but use whatever your favorite is)
Butter
Aged Cheddar
Broccoli Leaves or any Green Leaf Vegetable like Spinach, Kale, Chard

Directions:
Butter one side of each Slice of Bread ~ On a board, stack a Buttered Slice of Bread (Butter side down), Aged Cheddar, Broccoli Leaves, more Aged Cheddar and the second Buttered Slice of Bread (Butter side up) ~ Transfer Sandwich to a grill or pan and grill Sandwich until the Cheese has melted and the Leaves are slightly wilted ~ Sapore!