Caviar for NYE
This caviar baby potato appetizer is one of my favorite recipes to make as it is so easy, elegant and delicious! Growing up, I actually didn’t really like caviar because I had not ever had good caviar. Scott and I say the exact same thing about Champagne. Most people who say they don’t like bubbles, probably have never had true Champagne from Champagne.
There’s nothing more romantic than enjoying a fantastic bottle of Champagne on your boat, watching a gorgeous sunset!
Our favorite food pairing with caviar is with Brut Rosé Champagne. After owning our wine shop for eleven years, we fell in love with Champagne. The producers we love are Laurent-Perrier, Egly-Ouriet, Billecart-Salmon, Vilmart, Drappier, Besserat de Bellefon, Henriot , Chartogne-Taillet, Gonet-Medeville and Jacques Copinet .
Fish Eggs?
If you can find good quality roe, you will be hooked. Lately, I have been buying my caviar at Whole Foods. Their Caviar Russe Siberian Sturgeon is fantastic and very elegant. I prefer the smaller roe than the big ones for appetizers. Watch for their sales, as I have lucked out being able to buy an ounce on sale for $35, normally $60.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes to prepare and you can make it about 3 hours ahead of time. Be sure to bring it out about 30-45 minutes before serving for room temperature. Enjoy and Happy New Year! Scott & Ally
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Caviar Baby Potatoes Appetizer
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This caviar baby potato appetizer is not only stunning, but delicious. These will be gone within minutes of serving them to your guests.
Instructions
Boil the potatoes until tender (about 15 min), but do not over cook. Drain and rinse with cool water. Cut the tops and bottoms off (in order for the potatoes to sit flat on the platter) and slice in half. Using a serrated spoon, remove a small amount of the potato flesh from the top of each potato and place on platter.
Dollop each potato with a teaspoon of sour cream and then a teaspoon of caviar. Sprinkle with snipped chives and sea salt. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove about 30-40 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
An Elegant Hors d’oeuvres – Onion Tartlets
Tis the holiday season and this onion tartlet hors d’oeuvres recipe is classy & delicious. Our marina is having a holiday party and all of the boats will be dressed up. This is a great occasion to meet other boaters and enjoy tasty treats and cocktails. This recipe is one I can easily prepare and share at the holiday party. Recently, I served these onion tartlets along with baby potatoes with caviar and potato chips with smoked salmon as appetizers. They were a hit!
One of the challenges of serving appetizers is keeping them warm. Which is why I like to stick with those that can be enjoyed at room temperature. You can make the onion tartlets ahead of time and bring them up to room temperature when ready to serve. At home, we bake them in our oven. On a boat, you can easily use a toaster oven.
Toaster Ovens
Speaking of toaster ovens, we found this awesome one from Cuisinart and now it’s on our wish list! It has 7 cooking functions, including an AirFryer! This will definitely go on our live-aboard.
Happy Holidays and enjoy!
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Onion Tartlets
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These onion tartlets are perfect for any cocktail party and they are very easy to make! Serve them warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Instructions
Heat oven to 350º. In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium high and add onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring often. Make sure that the heat is not too high, as you don't want to scorch the onions. Add oregano, thyme crushed red pepper and brandy. Cook the onions until they are tender and caramel in color.
Remove from heat and add cream cheese, egg and parmesan cheese. Place fillo shells on a cookie sheet and fill each one with the onion mixture. Bake for about 10-15 minutes until cooked thoroughly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Hearty Beef Stew with Mushrooms, Carrots and Potatoes
It’s finally winter and who doesn’t love beef stew? This recipe is set up to make in an oven, but you can easily make it on a stove top using a Dutch oven. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on an expensive Dutch oven. I bought my Martha Stewart Enameled Cast Iron 6 qt. Round Casserole
Dutch Oven for just $99. Simply keep it at a simmer, stir often and be sure to check on it regularly.
Whether you have been boating all day or working outside in the yard, there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of hot stew with tender beef. I recently served this for one of my dinner parties, with homemade artisan bread and it was a huge hit! Enjoy!
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Hearty Beef Stew with Mushrooms, Carrots and Potatoes
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This hearty stew is elegant enough to serve at your finest dinner parties or for your hungry boating crowd. Give yourself at least three hours to cook it for the ideal taste and tenderness.
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 300º. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in Dutch oven on medium high. Cook bacon until crisp and remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel covered plate. Cut chuck roast into 2" pieces. Season beef with salt and pepper. Brown beef on all sides, then remove from pot and set aside with bacon.
Add remaining olive oil to Dutch oven and add onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender. Add garlic cloves, beef and bacon to the pot. Add thyme, bay leaves and red wine, cooking for about 5 minutes. Add beef stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and place pot in oven. Cook for 2 hours and check regularly. Add more broth if needed.
Add carrots, mushrooms and potatoes to beef stew and continue cooking in oven for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender. Remove from oven and return pot to stovetop. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Heat pot to a simmer. Add water to corn starch and add to beef stew to thicken. Stir gently. If it thickens too much, simply add a bit more stock. Serve with warm artisan bread.
Dutch Oven for just $99. Simply keep it at a simmer, stir often and be sure to check on it regularly.
