Maison Le Grand » Vinaigrettes, Dips & Hors d’Oeuvres http://maisonlegrand.com/en Simple and tasty recipes for slow food and... little time Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:57:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 Melted provolone on bocconcini & pesto craker http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2010/07/20/melted-provolone-on-bocconcini-pesto-craker/ http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2010/07/20/melted-provolone-on-bocconcini-pesto-craker/#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:55:38 +0000 Bernard Le Grand http://maisonlegrand.com/en/?p=919 IMG_7337Easy and tasty! A perfect idea for unannounced guests...]]> IMG_7337
Easy and tasty! A perfect idea for unannounced guests…

INGREDIENTS for 1 cracker

  • 1 cracker
  • cocktail bocconcinis
  • 1 slice of tomato
  • 1 slice of provolone cheese
  • Enough Le Grand Pesto of your choice to cover the cracker

PREPARATION

  • Spread the Pesto on the cracker
  • Add a slice of tomato
  • Cut the bocconcini in 2 and lay on top
  • Cover with the slice of provolone
  • Grill until golden!
]]> http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2010/07/20/melted-provolone-on-bocconcini-pesto-craker/feed/ 0 A different guacamole, with Spicy Tapenade http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2010/02/06/a-different-guacamole-with-spicy-tapenade/ http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2010/02/06/a-different-guacamole-with-spicy-tapenade/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:05:46 +0000 Bernard Le Grand http://maisonlegrand.com/en/?p=816 IMG_5889Guacamole is a delicious dipp, but with the Spicy Tapenade contribution kick, flavor and body are now in the mix, for a different and exciting guacamole! ]]>

 

Guacamole is a delicious dipp, but with the Spicy Tapenade contribution kick, flavor and body are now in the mix, for a different and exciting guacamole!

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 3 tablespoon (45ml) Le Grand’s Spicy Tapenade
  • 2 tablespoon (30ml) minced red onion
  • 2 tablespoon (30ml) minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoon (30ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
  • PREPARATION
  • Peel the avocados and mash them along with the rest of the ingredients
  • Refrigerate until serving
]]> http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2010/02/06/a-different-guacamole-with-spicy-tapenade/feed/ 0 Super pesto dip for your super Superbowl Party… http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2010/02/05/super-pesto-dip-for-your-super-superbowl-party/ http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2010/02/05/super-pesto-dip-for-your-super-superbowl-party/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:17:00 +0000 Bernard Le Grand http://maisonlegrand.com/en/?p=813 IMG_5893It's time for all the intellectuals of the nation to come together in a massive celebration! For the occasion I have prepared this delicious Pesto dip, just to get the ball rolling... ]]> IMG_5893

It's time for all the intellectuals of the nation to come together in a massive celebration! For the occasion I have prepared this delicious Pesto dip, just to get the ball rolling…

INGREDIENTS

  • 7 oz sour cream or plain yogourt
  • 4 tablespoon Le Grand’s Garden or 4 Nuts & Cheese Pesto
  • 3 tablespoon fresh & minced cilantro
  • 2 tablespoon of spanish onion
  • 2 tablespoon of fresly squeezed lime juice

 PREPARATION

  • Mix all of the ingredients gently and regfrigerate until serving.


]]> http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2010/02/05/super-pesto-dip-for-your-super-superbowl-party/feed/ 0 Steamed bock choy, Sundried tomato Pesto dressing http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2010/01/28/steamed-bock-choy-sundried-tomato-pesto-dressing/ http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2010/01/28/steamed-bock-choy-sundried-tomato-pesto-dressing/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:02:33 +0000 Bernard Le Grand http://maisonlegrand.com/en/?p=801 IMG_5905Steamed bock choy is a joy! This little cabbage topped with a Sundried Tomato Pesto vinaigrette makes a distinguished side dish]]>

 

Steamed bock choy is a joy! This little cabbage topped with a Sundried Tomato Pesto vinaigrette makes a distinguished side dish!

INGREDIENTS serves 1 or 2

  • 3 small bock choy or one large

VINAIGRETTE

  • 3 tbsp (45ml) of le Grand's Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
  • 3 tbsp (45m) of olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) of lemon juice
  • PREPARATION

 In a bowl simply mix all the ingredients and top the bock choy or any vegetable or salad

]]> http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2010/01/28/steamed-bock-choy-sundried-tomato-pesto-dressing/feed/ 0 Christmas Salad with goat cheese and tomato pesto http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2009/12/17/christmas-salad-with-goat-cheese-and-tomato-pesto/ http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2009/12/17/christmas-salad-with-goat-cheese-and-tomato-pesto/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:00:41 +0000 Bernard Le Grand http://maisonlegrand.com/en/?p=766 IMG_4638

Christmas is almost here. Menus are beeing planned, turkeys are bought and we are ready to celebrate in a grand way… Let's not forget our precious salad, this version is far too exquisite to play second fiddle to some ham…

INGREDIENTS

  • 7 oz (200g) of arugula
  • 1 orange cut in bite size pieces
  • 2 oz (56g) of soft goat cheese cut in bite size pieces
  • 2 oz (56g)  of crushed pistachios
  • 2 oz (56g) of dried cranberries
  •  
  • VINAIGRETTE
  •  
  • 5 tbsp (75ml) of olive oil
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) Le Grand's Garden or 4 Nuts & Cheese Pesto
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) of balsamic vinegar

PREPARATION

  • Lay the arugula in a bowl
  • Add the orange, goat cheese, pistachios and cranberries
  • In a small bowl combine the ingredients of the vinaigrette and mix well
  • Add to salad and toss 
]]> http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2009/12/17/christmas-salad-with-goat-cheese-and-tomato-pesto/feed/ 0 A light & tasty salad with a Lemon confit dressing http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2009/11/26/a-light-tasty-salad-with-a-lemon-confit-dressing/ http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2009/11/26/a-light-tasty-salad-with-a-lemon-confit-dressing/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:51:22 +0000 Bernard Le Grand http://maisonlegrand.com/en/?p=755 IMG_5212You have a delicious but rich menu and are looking for something fresh to accompany it? This is it. Endive's fresh and cripy texture are "awakened" in this great little salad...]]> IMG_5212

You have a delicious but rich menu and are looking for something fresh to accompany it? This is it. Endive’s fresh and cripy texture are “awakened” in this great little salad…

INGREDIENTS serves 4

  • 8 endives (minced)
  • 225 g (1/4lb) of minced and steamed white mushrooms
  • 8 dried apricots, minced (soak overnight or soak in very wharm water for 20 mins)
  • 10 kalamata olives pitted and minced

VINAIGRETTE

  • 2 tbsp (30ml) of Le Grand’s Lemon Confit Aromatic Sauce
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) of olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) of balsamic vinager
  • salt to taste

PREPARATION

  • For the salad mix up all the ingredients together and top with vinaigrette
  • For the vinaigrette, mix all ingedients well
]]> http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2009/11/26/a-light-tasty-salad-with-a-lemon-confit-dressing/feed/ 0 Steamed cauliflower with Sesame & Pinkpeppercorn Sauce http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2009/09/24/steamed-cauliflower-with-sesame-pinkpeppercorn-sauce/ http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2009/09/24/steamed-cauliflower-with-sesame-pinkpeppercorn-sauce/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:45:56 +0000 Bernard Le Grand http://maisonlegrand.com/en/?p=648 IMG_4930Steamed cauliflower. No excitment in the audience... Of course in it's natural state the steamed cauliflower could be considered dull. With this sauce it's a totally different animal. Vegetarians welcome!]]> IMG_4930
Steamed cauliflower. No excitment in the audience…
Of course in it’s natural state the steamed cauliflower could be considered dull. With this sauce it’s a totally different animal. Vegetarians welcome!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 steamed cauliflower, seperated in bite sizes
  • 1 minced red pepper
  • 3 minced green onions

THE SAUCE

  • 3 tbsp of  Le Grand’s Sesame & Pink Peppercorn Sauce
  • 2 tbsp (30ml)  of truffle oil
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) of olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) of rice vinegar
  • A few drops of Tabasco sauce

PREPARATION

  • Mix all the ingredients of the sauce
  • In a bowl delicately mix everything
]]> http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2009/09/24/steamed-cauliflower-with-sesame-pinkpeppercorn-sauce/feed/ 0 Pannini with smoked salmon & Orange Sauce http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2009/09/24/pannini-with-smoked-salmon-orange-sauce/ http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2009/09/24/pannini-with-smoked-salmon-orange-sauce/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:44:21 +0000 Bernard Le Grand http://maisonlegrand.com/en/?p=646 IMG_4979Lunches have to vary. Here's a good way to break the monotony.]]> IMG_4979
Lunches have to vary. Here’s a good way to break the monotony.
INGREDIENTS for 1 pannini

  • 1 pannini bread
  • 3 slices of smoked salmon
  • 6 small bocconcinis, sliced
  • 1/4 of red pepper, diced
  • 3 slices of cheddar cheese
  • 1 leaf of romaine lettuce or other
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) of minced fresh mint (optional)

THE SAUCE

  • 3 tbsp (45ml) of Le Grand’s Orange Aromatic Sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) of olive oil
  • A few drops of Tabasco sauce

PREPARATION

  • In a bowl mix the Orange Sauce, the oil, and the Tabasco
  • Cut the pannini lenghtwise, spread the sauce on both sides
  • Add the salmon, red pepper, bocconcini, and the cheddar
  • Cook in the pannini machine from 5 to 8 minutes or untill the cheese melts
  • Let it cool down just a bit and add the lettuce leaf
]]> http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2009/09/24/pannini-with-smoked-salmon-orange-sauce/feed/ 0 Turkey pannini with Lemon Confit Sauce http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2009/09/24/turkey-pannini-with-lemon-confit-sauce/ http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2009/09/24/turkey-pannini-with-lemon-confit-sauce/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:43:00 +0000 Bernard Le Grand http://maisonlegrand.com/en/?p=643 IMG_4948A good and affordable way to have turkey without nitrites is simply to buy a turkey breast,and simplly cook it in the oven. Lots of white meat to do plenty of lunches. Here's a way to make tasty, pannini way!]]> IMG_4948
A good and affordable way to have turkey without nitrites is simply to buy a turkey breast,and simply cook it in the oven. Lots of white meat to do plenty of lunches.
Here’s a way to make tasty, pannini way!

INGREDIENTS for 1 pannini


  • 1 pannini bread
  • 100g of cooked turkey or other cold cuts
  • 1/4 of red pepper, minced
  • 1 green onion, minced
  • About 5 to 10 olives, sliced
  • 1 romaine leaf

THE SAUCE

  • 3 tbsp (45ml) of Le Grand’s Lemon Confit Sauce
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) of mayonnaise
  • A few drops of Tabasco sauce

PREPARATION

  • Put aside 1 tbsp (15ml) of Lemon confit to spread on the pannini
  • Mix all the ingredients of the sauce together in a large bowl
  • Add the turkey, red peppers and green onions to the sauce and mix well
  • Garnish the pannini
  • Cook about 5 to 8 minutes in a pannini machine or in the oven
  • Let it cool just a bit, then add the lettuce
]]> http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2009/09/24/turkey-pannini-with-lemon-confit-sauce/feed/ 0 Pork Chops De Luxe Sauce http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2009/09/24/pork-chops-de-luxe-sauce/ http://maisonlegrand.com/en/2009/09/24/pork-chops-de-luxe-sauce/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:27:00 +0000 Bernard Le Grand http://maisonlegrand.com/en/?p=641 IMG_4388Porck chops are not expensive. It's a tasty meat (the meat it self has less fat then chicken) and this sauce take's it in an' another dimension. In all modesty...]]> IMG_4388
Pork chops are not expensive. It’s a tasty meat (the meat itself has less fat then chicken) and this sauce takes it in another dimension. In all modesty…
Simply grill the pork chops on a light layer of sea salt

INGREDIENTS for 2 steaks

  • 2 tbsp (30ml) of Le Grand’s Orange Aromatic Sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) of dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) of honey
  • A handfull of minced green onions

PREPARATION

  • Simply grill the pork chops on a fine layer of sea salt
  • During that time mix all the ingredients together
  • Spread on the meat just before removing from heat
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