Combine all ingredients in mixing glass filled with ice. Stir for 20 seconds. Strain into chilled coupe glass. Sip slowly while the college kids pound their $20 bottomless mimosas.
Spray a baking dish with non-stick spray, place the fish fillets in the dish and season the fish with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
In a bowl, combine the cheese, butter, mayo and hot sauce. Spread the cheese mixture on top of fish.
Bake for 10 – 12 minutes until the fish is almost cooked. Turn on the broiler, and broil for an additional 2 – 3 minutes until the top starts to turn brown.
10 oz smoked salmon
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tbsp lemon zest
3 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup finely chopped chives or green onions
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 thin, long French baguette, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Preheat oven to 375°.
Place bread slices on baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden and crispy. Let cool.
Mix butter, lemon juice and zest, chives, mustard, dill, salt and pepper in a bowl until well blended. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.
Spread a thick layer of the mustard- chive butter and place a slice of smoked salmon on top of each toast. Place on a platter or serving tray and serve.
1 batch perfect pizza dough
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup pizza sauce
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 lb beef/turkey meatballs, sliced in half
1 tablespoon freshly chopped basil
Preheat oven to 450° (or 500° if oven can handle it). Roll out dough to desired shape and size. Brush crust with olive oil. Sprinkle with a little salt and fresh ground black pepper.
In a small bowl mix cream cheese, mayonnaise and Italian seasoning. Spread on top of crust. Top with pizza sauce, red pepper flakes, cheese and meatballs.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown and underside of crust is crispy. If using convention bake, cook 2 minutes less.
Sprinkle with basil and let sit for 4 minutes and serve.
