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Rhubarb Sparkler

18 Tuesday Jun 2013

Posted by penthouse kitchen in Drinks, Spring

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rhubarb, rhubarb cocktailIf there is a heaven, it will be catered by me. I will serve the best food and drinks you can possibly imagine, and the freshest fruits and vegetables will be ever abundant. Included on the menu will be this rhubarb cocktail. Rhubarb’s distinctively tart flavor and rosy hue make this the ultimate spring and early summer cocktail. rhubarb, rhubarb cocktailThe rhubarb syrup is easy to make and keeps in the refrigerator about a week, but I bet you it won’t last that long. Since this is a syrup instead of an infused liquor, you can combine it with soda or lemonade to make a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage. However, if you are in need of a few adult libations, than vodka is the perfect addition to this sparkling wonder. The bright, grassy tartness of rhubarb really shines in this refreshing cocktail that makes for the happiest of hours.

Ingredients:
  • 4 cups rhubarb (or 1 lb), chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • sugar to taste (I used less than 1/4 cup, you want the rhubarb to be a little tart)
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
  • club soda
  • vodka
  • lemon
  • mint

In a saucepan, bring the water, sugar, rhubarb, and vanilla bean to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the rhubarb is very soft. Strain the liquid from the fruit and vanilla bean using a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl. Return the liquid to the stove to reduce further, about 20 more minutes. Allow the syrup to cool (it won’t be as thick as regular simple syrup because of the small amount of sugar used). Mix with club soda, vodka, lemon wedges, and mint sprigs. Enjoy!rhubarb, rhubarb cocktail

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Nordic Flatbread Pizza

10 Monday Jun 2013

Posted by penthouse kitchen in Appetizers, Mains

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smoked salmon, smoked salmon pizza, salmon pizza, flatbread pizza, flatbread, snofriskHow do you like your smoked salmon? With cream cheese on a bagel? With sour cream or crème fraiche on a bilini? With horseradish on a cucumber round? Should I keep going? I’d place a friendly bet you’ve never had it with Snofrisk on a flatbread pizza.smoked salmon, smoked salmon pizza, salmon pizza, flatbread pizza, flatbread, snofriskSnofrisk is a Norwegian spreadable cheese – it is similar to cream cheese but made with goat’s milk. It has a subtle, mild chevre flavor that pairs so nicely with creamy smoked salmon, lemon, and delicate herbs. Snofrisk also comes in a semi-hard form, which I’ve planed and added as contrasting texture to the spreadable cheese. The wonderfully mild goat flavor of the firm cheese works in conjunction with the spreadable Snofrisk to make an elegant, simple, and noteworthy flatbread pizza that is definitely a keeper for the recipe file.

smoked salmon, smoked salmon pizza, salmon pizza, flatbread pizza, flatbread, snofriskIngredients:

(Makes 4 personal-sized flatbreads)
  • 1/3 lb smoked salmon
  • 1 package Snofrisk (4.4oz), softened at room temperature
  • 2 oz hard Snofrisk, planed
  • 3 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tblsp fresh dill, divided
  • 1 tblsp chives, chopped
  • 1 tblsp capers
  • store-bought pizza dough
  • salt, pepper to taste

Start by making the flatbread. Preheat the oven to 450. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions, and roll into balls onto a lightly floured surface. One by one,  stretch the dough into a circular shape, leaving a slightly thicker outside edge. Drizzle the flatbread with olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Cook each flatbread on an oiled baking sheet, for about 7-10 minutes until the bottom is browned and the top begins to brown as well. Let cool on a wire cooling rack.

In a small bowl,  mix the softened Snofrisk with the lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, chives, and black pepper. Spread the mixture thinly across the 4 cooled flatbreads. Top with radish slices, planed Snofrisk, and the smoked salmon. Garnish with remaining dill and the capers, serve immediately.

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