Best Terrazzo Salad Recipes

CHORIZO BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Put the bacon on a sheet pan lined with foil. Bake until crispy, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the cilantro mayo: Mix the mayo with the chopped cilantro and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
• For the patties, mix the chuck, chorizo, green chiles, a pinch of salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl until combined well. Pinch off a fourth of the meat mixture, forming it into a disc. Repeat with the remaining meat to make 3 more discs. Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in the preheated skillet, then add the patties. Using the bottom of a spatula, smash the patties until they are about 1/2-inch-thick. Fry until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side, then remove to a plate.
• Meanwhile, start the eggs. Heat the remaining olive oil and the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs and cook sunny-side up, 5 to 6 minutes for a slightly runny yolk. Remove the eggs with a slotted spatula to drain or remove the eggs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Spread the bottom of each bun with some of the cilantro mayo and place on plates or a serving dish. Top each with a patty and 2 pieces of bacon. Top each with lettuce, tomato and an egg; drizzle with some hot sauce. Spread the remaining cilantro mayo on the bun lids, then place them carefully on top of the burgers.
• Serve alongside the Taco Tots.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the potato tots and taco seasoning on a sheet pan. Bake until crisp, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle over the cheese and return to the oven to melt the cheese, 5 minutes more.

CHICKEN TETRAZZINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of butter over a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish. Melt 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil in a deep large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook until pale golden and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool slightly. Coarsely shred the chicken into bite-size pieces and into a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil to the same pan. Add the mushrooms and saute over medium-high heat until the liquid from the mushrooms evaporates and the mushrooms become pale golden, about 12 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme, and saute until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until it evaporates, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mushroom mixture to the bowl with the chicken.
• Melt 3 more tablespoons butter in the same pan over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, cream, broth, nutmeg, remaining 1 3/4 teaspoons salt, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat to high. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly, whisking often, about 10 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Drain. Add the linguine, sauce, peas, and parsley to the chicken mixture. Toss until the sauce coats the pasta and the mixture is well blended.
• Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Stir the cheese and breadcrumbs in a small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the pasta. Dot with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown on top and the sauce bubbles, about 25 minutes.

BEST SALAD RECIPES: EASY GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
• On a large platter, arrange the cucumber, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onions, and olives. Drizzle with the dressing and very gently toss. Sprinkle with a few generous pinches of oregano and top with the mint leaves. Season to taste and serve.

TERRAZZO JELLY CAKE

Steps:

• Combine the boiling water with the matcha powder and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a small bowl; whisk and set aside. In a high-speed blender, blend the watermelon until pureed, then pour it into a bowl; set aside. In the same blender, blend the mango. (You may need to add a little water to help it blend.)
• In a measuring cup, combine 1 cup cold water and 3 tablespoons gelatin. Whisk to bloom evenly. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat, then add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and whisk to combine and dissolve. Pour the boiling water mixture into the gelatin mixture and whisk until the gelatin has fully melted and is lump-free. Divide the gelatin mixture evenly amongst the pureed watermelon, pureed mango and matcha tea and whisk each to combine.
• Pour each mixture into a 2-cup capacity plastic wrap-lined container or silicone mold. Refrigerate until fully set, at least 5 hours.
• Invert each color onto a cutting board and cut into small cubes. Layer the jelly cubes in a bowl lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk and 1/4 cup heavy cream. Pour one third of the mixture into a separate bowl or measuring cup and sprinkle on the remaining 2 tablespoons gelatin powder; whisk to bloom evenly and set aside. Pour another third of the coconut mixture into a small saucepan and add the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar (if white is desired) or 1/4 cup brown sugar (if off-white is desired) and the remaining pinch of salt. Heat gently until the sugar is completely dissolved. Pour the hot mixture into the cold gelatin mixture and whisk until fully combined and melted. Whisk into the reserved coconut milk mixture and strain over the colorful gelatin cubes. Refrigerate overnight.
• In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream and remaining 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; whip to stiff peaks. Invert the jelly cake onto a serving dish and top with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.