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12 hours not longer or the meat will get overly mushy and too salty remove the turkey from the brine and rinse to get all the spices off pat the turkey with paper towels until it is completely dry put on a plate and leave in the fridge uncovered for another 12 hours so the skin dries out and will become extra crisp when you roast it to assemble the morning of the big day i got the breast and sausage meat out i cut the breast in half lengthwise and opened it like a book cover it in plastic wrap and use a meat mallet and pound out the meat to make it even stuff 1 2 the sausage mixture into 1 breast and use the rest on the other breast season the inside with salt and pepper roll the breast over the sausage and pull the skin so it covers the entire top of the roast smear some room temperature butter about 2 tablespoons over the breast and season with salt pepper and a few leaves of freshly chopped sage tie it up with some string to keep its shape let the roulade sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes so it roasts evenly preheat the oven to 450 degrees cook the turkey for about 30 minutes until it is starting to brown and then lower the heat to 375 and cook until the internal temperature of the turkey is at 155 about 45 minutes more once the turkey is cooked remove it to a cutting board and let it rest for 20 minutes slice and enjoy cheers vivek share this email a link to a friend opens in new window email print opens in new window print share on x opens in new window x share on facebook opens in new window facebook like loading 9 comments from american charcutepalooza cooking philosophy csa entrees thanksgiving turkey beef burger green tomato agrodolce caramelized onions november 8 2011 tags agrodolce beef blogging burgers cheese city house cooking food green tomato photography sweet and sour it s perhaps the most common example of creating a dish with contrasting flavors great dishes are all about balance a dish can be sweet and taste great however that dish can become great when you add a component of sourness or spiciness which not only offers contrast in flavor but ends up reinforcing the dish s intended flavor profile for example let s talk about this agrodolce literally italian for sour sweet i first encountered said sauce at one of my favorite restaurants city house the chef had a dish homemade sausage with green tomato agrodolce and abbey ale mustard it was a phenomenal dish the really fatty juicy sausage was rich and hearty but what made it great was the sauces which cut through the richness of the dish and made the plate harmonious great contrast in flavor and incredible balance ever since that day i knew i needed to re create this sauce low and behold i was at the market on saturday for my csa pickup when i saw we were able to pick up 2 lbs of green tomatoes the minute i saw them i knew this recipe had to be made and if that wasn t a sign when i looked up green tomato agrodolce to try to get a recipe i realized the city house recipe was actually featured in bon appetit the recipe itself is really easy it takes almost no time to make so i made a big batch and put it in the fridge the next day just happened to be sunday and that means football in my house i had a few friends coming over and decided to make some burgers and then it hit me a juicy fatty beef burger with this green tomato agrodolce would be amazing the match was made the burgers were eaten and all rejoiced i might never go back to dill pickles this agrodolce sauce is were it s at and you better believe i m going to use it on whatever i can beef burger green tomato agrodolce caramelized onions burger onion recipe courtesy of vivek surti sauce recipe courtesy of city house in nashville tn for the green tomato agrodolce 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 2 cup chopped red onion 3 tablespoons sugar 2 cups chopped green tomatoes 1 4 distilled white vinegar 1 4 teaspoon dry mustard heat the oil in a pan over medium heat add the onions to the pan and cook until they are soft but have not browned about 4 minutes then add the sugar and cook until the liquid in the pan becomes a little syrupy about 5 minutes put in the tomatoes vinegar and mustard season the entire dish with salt bring the heat up to high and when it starts boiling reduce the heat back to medium and cook until the tomatoes are tender but not falling apart the mixture should not be too liquidy if it is strain the tomatoes and reduce until you have about 1 2 cup of liquid put the agrodolce in a bowl and bring to room temperature then cover and chill in the fridge for one day for the caramelized onions 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion thinly sliced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme kosher salt and black pepper let the butter melt in a pan over medium low heat add the onions and season with thyme salt and pepper cook for about 30 minutes until the onions are soft and deeply caramelized remove from the heat for the burgers 2 lbs ground beef i get mine fresh ground at the butcher this was a mix of 50 chuck 25 skirt steak 25 brisket molded into 8 1 4 lb patties 8 slices jalapeno jack cheese kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper season the burgers liberally with salt and pepper grill the burgers for about 2 3 minutes on each side for medium about a minute before the burger is done put a slice of cheese and cover the grill so the cheese is completely melted to assemble the burgers get your hamburger buns feel free to toast them and shmear on some mayonnaise then top it with the caramelized onions the burger and finish with the green tomato agrodolce sauce this is one burger you are gonna love cheers vivek share this email a link to a friend opens in new window email print opens in new window print share on x opens in new window x share on facebook opens in new window facebook like loading 10 comments from american beef cooking philosophy csa entrees italian butternut squash orzotto mizuna orange november 3 2011 tags autumn blogging butternut squash cooking fall food photography pumpkin right after the summer is over i know fall is coming when i see gourds pop up all over the farmer s market even though we were still getting some zucchini in our csa we got spaghetti squash one week then an acorn squash then a pumpkin and a butternut squash my favorite these winter squashes are foods i look forward to when the leaves change color and the weather cools down when i got my first one i just cut a little piece off and ate it raw the local butternut was so crunchy and sweet i couldn t help but take a few more bites i roasted the rest of it in the oven and once it came out all golden brown and caramelized i just dug right in with a fork on the roasting pan not even bothering with getting a plate it was the taste of fall and even though i might get sick of squash by january right now i m eating it in any way i can i made this dish on sunday while watching football with my best friend we got a little crazy over homecoming weekend at vandy and were just chilling out that afternoon it was beautiful and sunny outside perhaps the perfect weather for a sunday there are a few weeks of fall where i can t imagine the world looking any better sometimes i just look outside and am mesmerized by the transformation i know the cold winter is coming but before then i take some time to appreciate what s in front of me right here and now i ve been making orzotto for a while now i even made that one with creamy brie and roasted cauliflower i should at some point buy some arborio rice but to be honest i love this version with orzo it even cooks a lot faster which means i get to eat sooner that always seems to help after a tiring weekend this recipe has onions cooked down with rosemary to which you add cubed butternut squash orzo is added to the pan and you slowly add chicken stock or vegetable stock to release the starch resulting in that luxurious creamy texture that is so characteristic of risotto a little orange zest on top makes all the flavors pop the crunchy mizuna lettuce which i picked up from the market has a slight bitterness to it which really adds a great dimension to this dish and the cheese oh the cheese which is put in with a heavy hand it s great as a main course on a lazy day or as a side to a beautiful roast or braised meat just take some time to make a great meal and to enjoy what s outside it s sure to be an amazing moment butternut squash orzotto serves 4 recipe courtesy of vivek surti 1 onion finely diced 2 cloves of garlic sliced 1 tablespoon freshly chopped rosemary 1 small butternut squash peeled seeded and diced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 1 2 cups orzo pasta 1 2 cup white wine 4 cups of chicken or vegetable stock simmering 1 2 cup grated parmigiano cheese 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 orange zested a few springs of mizuna greens or arugula 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper get a big 12 inch saute pan over medium heat and add a few tablespoons of olive oil saute the onions until they are translucent about 5 minutes add the garlic rosemary and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant about 1 minute add the butternut squash and season everything with salt and pepper once the squash starts to soften just slightly about 2 minutes add the orzo pasta and toss it around to get it coated with all the vegetables add the white wine and cook stirring until all the liquid is evaporated then add the stock 2 ladles at a time until all the stock is absorbed by the pasta constantly stir you may or may not use all of the stock keep tasting the pasta but it should be cooked perfectly al dente around the 10 12 minute mark by that time your butternut squash should also be perfectly cooked and tender to finish the orzotto add a half ladle of stock all the cheese and the butter stir the risotto vigorously until the butter melts and the texture of the risotto is just barely runny it should spread when you put it on a plate in between being runny and stiff garnish the plate with some orange zest a few sprigs of mizuna and a nice healthy glug of your best olive oil it was so good i was eating this thing while taking the pictures cheers vivek share this email a link to a friend opens in new window email print opens in new window print share on x opens in new window x share on facebook opens in new window facebook like loading 9 comments from cooking philosophy csa entrees fall italian side dishes the catbird seat one of the best culinary experiences of my life october 25 2011 tags blogging cooking culinary erik anderson food josh habiger nashville noma photography restaurant strategic hospitality the catbird seat wow i felt myself saying this again and again as i went through a 7 course tasting menu at nashville s newest restaurant the catbird seat nestled above one of my favorite cocktail bars the patterson house was easily one of the most anticipated dining establishments ever in our city that never ceases to surprise me with a breadth of excellent culinary experiences amongst the top of those experiences sits max and benjamin goldberg s the catbird seat captained by chefs josh habiger erik anderson and master of beverages jane lopes an incredible night filled with plenty of painstaking preparation flawless food and expert liquid pairings just left me saying wow one of the best culinary experiences of my life it s a pretty high accolade but deservedly so the food was great even mind blowing at times but the catbird seat was more than just the food impeccable service that made us feel like this meal was an intimate dinner party a beautiful story of experiences shown through food where the chefs came from reflections of their stints at the notable noma arguably the best restaurant in the world and alinea arguably the best restaurant in the us and an interpretation of said experiences that reveal a distinct and delicious culinary identity from start to finish i ve never done anything like this it was a true epicurean adventure after being taken upstairs by owner max goldberg through a semi hidden door up an elevator and into a short hallway we saw the u shaped dining room an awesome kitchen surrounded by 20 some odd seats this is an amazing interactive experience as you get to see the chefs cook your meal plate it and serve it to you you get to ask questions about what is on your plate how they prepared it and what inspired them to make the dish chef erik anderson preparing the snacks we were warmly greeted by ben the owners were both there and in person and it was evident how excited they were for this novel idea to take hold and to see the concept blossom into reality their gracious hospitality and unequivocal generosity made the night something really special owner ben goldberg once we got settled it was all about the food brace yourself for there are a ton of pictures coming snacks from r l baby radish w uni sea urchin butter flaked salt hot chicken skin cayenne wonderbread puree dill salt porcini mushroom oreo parmesan cream this course in itself was so incredibly cool and a great way to start off the meal it showcased how the chefs could take these very traditional foods oreos are traditional right and play with them to give you an experience you have had before in a completely different way i particularly loved the hot chicken skin because a crispy chicken skin is awesome but b i loved that all the components of hot chicken were there the bread as a puree the pickles as dill salt and the cayenne it was fantastic a great starter course that really had some special elements perfectly roasted carrots rutabaga beets salsify and potatoes there were some special additions crispy pheasant a pheasant gelee made strictly with gelatin from the bones and a luscious pork fat vinaigrette zarna s vegetarian version just as beautiful and delicious we were also very impressed with how accommodating the chefs were towards food preferences zarna s meal was just as impressive as mine and she enjoyed everything every aspect of the vegetarian courses was so carefully thought out and considerate that even a carnivorous soul like myself would have been extremely pleased good thing she s a small eater though because i got to clean up her plate on a few occasions course 3 miso cured haddock with a shitake dashi broth ginger yuzu gel spinach gomae and a furikake rice cracker miso cured fish pairing sesshu otokoyama junmai sake from hyogo japan this was a great light fish course and is just a simple indication of how much time and thought goes into each dish the dish itself allows the fish to shine as all the ingredients are in perfect harmony the fish was incredibly flaky the broth flavorful and savory the gel brought acidity and the crispy rice cracker added incredible texture to the dish balance of flavor and balance of texture is the key to great food josh and erik nailed it here palate cleanser carbonated white tea with ginger cardamon and mint wedge oak farm chicken 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