Best Bobs Grilled Vegetable Terrine Recipes

GRILLED VEGETABLE TERRINE

Steps:

• Cut eggplant into 1/4-inch (5 mm) thick slices; layer in colander, using 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) of the salt to sprinkle layers Let stand for 30 minutes.
• Rinse each slice briefly and pat dry.
• Meanwhile, place red and yellow peppers on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, turning several times, until blistered and charred, about 20 minutes.
• Let cool enough to handle.
• Peel, seed and cut lengthwise into quarters.
• Set aside.
• Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch (5 mm) thick slices.
• In large bowl, whisk together olive oil, 2 of the garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of the basil, remaining salt and pepper.
• Add eggplant and zucchini; toss to coat.
• Grill eggplant and zucchini over medium-high heat until tender and golden, about 6 minutes per side.
• In colander set over bowl, layer peppers, eggplant and zucchini; place plastic wrap on surface and weigh down using large cans.
• Let stand for 2 hours.
• Reserve 1/3 cup (75 mL) of the reserved juices.
• Line 8- x -4 inch (1. 5 L) loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to cover loaf.
• Layer with half of the red and yellow peppers, half of the eggplant, all of the zucchini, remaining eggplant and peppers.
• In small saucepan, combine reserved juices and wine.
• Sprinkle gelatin over top; let stand for 1 minute.
• Heat over medium heat until gelatin is dissolved.
• Pour into bowl.
• Add remaining garlic, basil and vinegar; refrigerate for about 10 minutes or until consistency of egg whites.
• Slowly pour over terrine, using spatula or small blunt knife to move sides for gelatin to go down.
• Cover with plastic wrap overhang; refrigerate until gelatin is set, at least 8 hours or for up to 2 days.
• Uncover and invert onto serving platter, remove pan and plastic wrap.
• Slice to serve.
• Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

VEGETABLE TERRINE WITH HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Dip the chard leaves in the boiling water and quickly remove carefully with a slotted spoon. Place them flat on a paper towel.
• Add carrots to the boiling water and cook for 25 minutes, or until tender. Drain and cool.
• Lightly oil an 8 x 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 inch terrine or loaf pan. Line with a layer of plastic wrap, leaving enough hanging over the sides to cover the top. Then line the pan with the chard leaves, making sure there are no gaps and leaving enough hanging over the sides to cover the top.
• Trim the asparagus at the thicker end so they fit the length of the pan.
• Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise, and then each half into four lengthwise.
• Steam the asparagus, zucchini and green beans for 6 minutes, or until tender. Drain and refresh in cold water so they keep their color. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Puree carrots with 1 cup creme fraiche in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper.
• Put 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl and sprinkle with gelatin. Let sit 5 minutes, then put bowl over a pan of simmering water until melted. Add to the carrot puree and mix well.
• Spoon a quarter of the carrot puree into the terrine and smooth out. Arrange 6 asparagus spears on top, all pointing in the same direction. Arrange all of the zucchini on top in a flat layer. Add another quarter of the puree and smooth out. Add tomato halves, cut side up. Add another quarter of the puree and smooth. Arrange the remaining asparagus spears, all one direction, and top with green beans (beans can be layered widthwise so they cover layer completely. Top with remaining puree and smooth out. Fold the overhanging chard leaves and plastic wrap over top. Refrigerate overnight.
• Fold back plastic wrap from top and unmold onto a plate and peel off plastic wrap.
• To make sauce: Fold the herbs and lemon zest into the creme fraiche and season with salt and pepper.
• Cut the terrine into 1-inch slices and serve with a dollop of the herb sauce on the side.

MY VERY FAVORITE CHICKEN TERRINE

Steps:

• Rinse whole chickens inside and out under cold water and blot dry. Remove wing tips and save for another use.
• With breast side down, using kitchen shears, cut skin down length of backbone. Keeping in one piece, being careful to avoid tearing it, remove skin from each chicken and set aside.
• Bone the chickens, cutting into 1/2 inch dice and place in a large mixing bowl. (An experienced chef can do this in less than an hour, but I cannot. You might want to save the bones for making stock).
• Roast hazelnuts in medium oven (350 degrees F) for about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and wrap in a kitchen towel. While still warm, rub them together in the towel to remove the dark outer skin. Do not be concerned if not all the dark husks come off. If you are using pistachio nuts, this step can be omitted.
• Meanwhile place garlic cloves and Half & Half in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer until garlic is tender, about 1/2 hour. Allow to cool then mash into paste. Since the Half & Half gets absorbed by the garlic, there is no need to strain it out. (You might be thinking that two heads of garlic is too much, but this step gives the garlic a beautifully mild flavor).
• Once hazelnuts and garlic paste have cooled, combine together with the basil chiffonade, thyme, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Then mix with the diced chicken, making sure that all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
• Spray a 6-cup terrine pan with cooking spray. Line terrine pan with reserved skins from chickens (outer side of skin against side of pan), draping it over the sides.
• Pack chicken mixture inside the skin-lined terrine pan, folding the skin over the top of the mixture, wrapping completely.
• Cover terrine either with its lid or wrap tightly in foil. Bake at 350 in a water bath until the internal temperature of the terrine reaches 160 degrees F., about an hour. (For the water bath, place terrine pan inside a large deep roasting pan and fill with enough boiling water to reach about half way up the sides of the terrine pan).
• Remove terrine from baking dish and pour off the water. Remove the foil (or lid) and place terrine back in roasting pan. Cut a piece of cardboard to fit over the terrine. Cover with plastic wrap or foil, then weight down with several heavy cans. Allow to chill in fridge overnight, while beautiful gelee forms and spills over into the pan.
• When ready to serve, slide a small spatula around the edges to loosen the terrine from the pan. Then unmold onto platter. Use a serrated knife for slicing. Garnish with the luscious aspic that forms and thyme sprigs.

WINTER VEGETABLE TERRINE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Divide the beets between 2 sheets of heavy-duty foil and wrap to enclose. Put the wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast until very tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Let the beets steam in the foil 15 minutes, then peel and cut into 3/4-inch pieces. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cool.
• Meanwhile, trim the squash, then halve lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices, leaving the skin intact. Toss the squash with the vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt on a baking sheet. Roast, flipping once, until tender, about 15 minutes. Cool.
• Put the carrots in a saucepan with the peppercorns, 1 3/4 teaspoons salt and 3 1/2 cups water. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the carrots are very tender, about 15 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the carrots to a bowl, reserving the pan and the cooking liquid. Add the wine, leeks, celery and shallot to the saucepan and bring back to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Add the parsley and thyme and simmer 10 minutes. Pour the vegetable stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a 1-quart glass measure or heatproof bowl; discard the solids. If the stock measures more than 2 1/2 cups, return to the saucepan and boil until reduced to 2 1/2 cups. If there is less, add water. Season the stock with salt and pepper.
• Stir the gelatin into 1/4 cup cold water and let stand 1 minute to soften, then add the gelatin to the hot stock, stirring until dissolved. Set aside.
• Very lightly oil a 4 1/2-by-8 1/2-inch terrine or glass loaf pan with vegetable oil, then line the long sides and bottom with a sheet of plastic wrap, smoothing out any wrinkles and allowing at least 2 inches of overhang on each side. Pour about 1/3 cup of the gelatin-stock mixture into the terrine and quick-chill in the freezer until just set, about 10 minutes.
• Arrange the beets in one layer over the gelatin layer then sprinkle with one-third of the chives. Arrange the carrots on top, leaving some space between them for the gelatin to fill and hold the vegetables together. Sprinkle half the remaining chives over the carrots, then top with a layer of squash. Sprinkle the remaining chives over the squash. Stir the remaining gelatin-stock mixture again, reserve 1/2 cup at room temperature, then slowly pour the remainder into the terrine, pushing down the vegetables if necessary to just submerge in the gelatin mixture. Chill, uncovered, until the top is set, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• If the reserved 1/2 cup gelatin mixture has begun to set, heat until just liquefied but not hot, then pour over the set terrine. Chill until firm, about 2 hours.
• To serve, run a thin knife along the short sides of the terrine, then invert the terrine onto a cutting board, gently pulling on the plastic overhang to help unmold; discard the plastic. With a very sharp knife, carefully cut the terrine into 8 slices. Using a metal spatula to hold the outside of each slice steady, transfer 1 or 2 slices to each plate. Place the mache next to the terrine slices. Drizzle the olive oil over the mache and around the plates and then sprinkle the plates with fleur de sel and freshly ground pepper. Serve.
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