Brandiedtomatosauceflambe Recipes

PEPPERED STEAK WITH BRANDY FLAMBE

Steps:

• Steaks should have been out of refrigeration for at least 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle bottom of a large heavy weight skillet with the salt and preheat using high heat.
• Press the steaks into the crushed peppercorns and work it into both sides of the meat with the palm of your hand.
• When skillet is well heated, add the steaks and quickly brown each side, uncovered.
• Reduce heat to medium, turning steaks once and cooking to the desired degree of rareness (6-7 minutes per side for a medium to rare 1 1/2 inch thick filet).
• In a separate pan combine and heat the butter, lemon juice and worcestershire.
• Place cooked steaks on serving platter, pour heated butter mixture over steaks and flambe.
• To flambe: Use 1 ounce of hot (not boiling but hot) brandy per steak.
• Pour brandy over steak, light a match, and let the liquor burn out on its own.
• Serve immediately.

STEAK FLAMBE MOUTARDE

Steps:

• Pound pieces of steak between pieces of waxed paper to 1/2" thickness. In a large skillet, heat butter & saute sirloins for 2 minutes. Turn & season with salt & pepper. Cook to desired degree of doneness (2 minutes each side for rare). Pour brandy over steaks; stand back & using a fireplace match (or something with a long handle) ignite. When the flames die, transfer steaks to warm serving platter.
• Add whipping cream, mustard, sour cream & Worcestershire sauce to juices in pan. Cook & stir until heated through. Pour sauce over steaks & serve.

SHRIMP FLAMBE

Steps:

• In a skillet, melt butter and saute garlic until soft.
• Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
• Remove from heat, add brandy and flame.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Over low heat, stir in cream to blend until heated through.
• Serve immediately over toast.

CAJUN SHRIMP FLAMBE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
• Add shrimp.
• Cook 1 minute on each side, then add garlic and onion, stirring continuously for 1 minute.
• Add tequila and cilatro and flambe until flame subsides.
• Add cream and turn heat down to medium-low.
• Add cajun seasoning.
• Stir, then take shrimp out and set aside while sauce thickens.
• Check sauce for flavor, and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place shrimp in a baking dish.
• Cover with sauce then top with cheese.
• Place in 350 degree oven until cheese is bubbly.
• Approx 5 minutes.
• Garnish with whole cilantro leave if desired and serve immediately.

BRANDIED CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Place cranberries in 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle evenly with sugar.
• Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour.
• Remove from oven.
• Stir carefully, then stir in brandy or orange juice.
• Pour into jars or serving dishes.
• Store in refrigerator.
• Makes about 3 cups.

BRANDIED TOMATO SAUCE (FLAMBE')

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, mushrooms, shallot, leek, and salt until soft, about 7 minutes.
• Add brandy and 1/4 cup Madeira. Turn heat to high and CAREFULLY ignite the alcohol using a match or bbq lighter (be sure your stove fan is turned off). Cook over high heat until flames die out. Reduce temperature to medium-high and cook until liquid is reduced by half.
• Add chicken stock, tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
• Puree in a food processor or blender. Strain if desired. Return to pan and place over medium heat. Whisk in remaining tablespoon butter, broken in small pieces, and remaining tablespoon Madeira. Season with salt and pepper to taste. spoon over cooked gnocchi or pasta.