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Chef Paul Mattison will regularly post new recipes on this Web site, so be sure to check back every couple of weeks or so to get the latest recipes from Mattison's! If you have any questions or comments about a recipe, be sure to e-mail us using this form

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Seafood Entrees:

Chef Paul Mattison's
Blue Crab Fritters with Jalapeño and Tarter Sauce
for two people

Blue Crab Fritters Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
1lb of blue crab meat (or regular, lump crab meat), 1/4 cup of grated Spanish onions (or minced); 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions; 1/4 cup of grated carrots; 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley; 2 teaspoons of Old Bay Seasoning; 2 large eggs; 1 cup of flour; 6oz of club soda; salt and pepper to taste ; 16oz of canola oil; greens for garnish
Procedure Combine the first seven ingredients in a bowl; gently fold with spatula; in a separate bowl, combine eggs, the club soda and flour; combine dry and liquid and fold to avoid breaking the crab meat; season with salt and pepper. To pan fry: bring the oil to 350 degrees and using a soup spoon, add four fritters at time in oil and cook two to three minutes on each side; remove and drain on a paper towel; proceed until all the crab fritters are done.

Jalapeño and Tarter Sauce Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
8 oz of  mayonnaise; 2 small minced jalapeños, seeds and all; 3 tablespoons of minced Spanish onions; 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice; one teaspoon of salt; 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper;
Procedure combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Plating Place the green on the plate, then the fritters on top, serve the sauce on the side.


Enjoy!

Chef Paul Mattison, Executive Chef and Proprietor of Mattison's"
®Chef Paul Mattison, 2007


Chef Paul Mattison's
Pan Seared Halibut over an Asparagus and Crab Risotto
for two people

Pan Seared Halibut
Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
2 six ounce filets of halibut; two tablespoons of canola oil; 1 teaspoon of flour; salt and pepper
Procedure In a medium sauté pan, over medium heat, add the canola oil; season fish with salt and pepper directly on  halibut filets and dust with flour on one side; carefully place the fish in oil (be very careful when placing fish in the oil, canola oil heats up very quickly, and be sure to lay the fish in the pan away from you) and cook for three minutes on each side.

Asparagus and Crab Risotto Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
three tablespoons of olive oil; half a cup of Spanish onions, chopped; one cup of Arborio rice; three cups of chicken stock; one bunch of asparagus, peeled and sliced on the bias; three tablespoons of Parmesan cheese; two tablespoons of butter; salt and pepper
Procedure In a medium sized sauce pot add olive oil and onions at medium heat and cook for two minutes; add Arborio rice and constantly stir for three minutes; slowly add half a cup at a time of the chicken stock, constantly stirring until absorbed; add asparagus, still and cook for one minute; add Parmesan and butter, constantly stir until incorporated; season with salt and pepper
Plating put risotto in the center of pasta bowl, place fish on top. Sauce is not necessary.


Enjoy!

Chef Paul Mattison, Executive Chef and Proprietor of Mattison's"
®Chef Paul Mattison, 2007

 

Chilled Maine Lobster Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette and Pink Grapefruit and Avocado
for two people

Chilled Maine Lobster Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
two Maine lobsters, one pound each; poaching liquid; two bay leaves; one tablespoon of whole peppercorns; one lemon, cut in half;

Procedure bring poaching liquid, peppercorns, bay leaf to a hard boil; add lobsters, cover and cook for 10-12 minutes; remove from water and chill until cool enough to handle; remove meat from shell, slice into rings and thirds and put aside

Champagne Vinaigrette Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
two ounces of Champagne vinegar similar to a white wine vinegar but sweeter; one medium shallot, diced; one teaspoon of honey; fresh tarragon, one tablespoon, chopped; 1/4 cup of olive oil; pink grapefruit juice; salt and pepper

Procedure add all ingredients in a blender except for oil, and blend for one minute, slowly incorporate oil until creamy and smooth, season with salt and pepper

Salad, Pink Grapefruit and Avocado Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
two cups of field greens; 1/2 avocado peeled and sliced; one pink grapefruit, segments only, save some of juice for dressing; 1/2 lb of asparagus, peeled and blanched for two minutes

Plating on a chilled plate, place field greens, spread all the salad ingredients on top, then add the lobster on top of that and then pour vinaigrette all over the salad.


Enjoy!

Chef Paul Mattison, Executive Chef and Proprietor of Mattison's"
®Chef Paul Mattison, 2007

 

Chef Paul Mattison's
Seafood Paella for a Party (about six to eight people)


Paella Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
one pound of 16-20 shrimp, raw, peeled and divined and rinsed; one pound of little neck clams, raw, in shell and rinsed; ten oz of Spanish Chorizo, smoked; one pound of Prince Edward mussels, raw, in shell and rinsed; one pound of calamari, raw and rinsed; two cups of sliced Spanish onions; one cup of green peas; a pinch of salsa (one teaspoon); four cups of Uncle Ben s rice; one cup of white wine; one cup of bottled clam juice; three cups of chicken stock; one tablespoon of sliced garlic; half a cup of diced, roasted red pepper; 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup of sliced green olives; salt and pepper; 2 oz of canola oil; 1 tablespoon of butter
Procedure in a Paella pan or large sauté pan with a lid, add the oil on medium high heat; add garlic and lightly brown; add chorizo and cook for one minute; add onions, the mussels and clams, cover with lid to steam until they open, for two to three minutes (discard the ones that do not open); add rice and cook until all liquid has been absorbed; add wine and clam juice, bring to simmer; add rest of ingredients except butter and peppers and mix well and cover and cook for 12-15 minutes; add roasted peppers and butter and cook for another two to three minutes; season with salt and pepper
Plating arrange shells around plate, mussels and clams and put paella in center


Enjoy!

Chef Paul Mattison, Executive Chef and Proprietor of Mattison's"
®Chef Paul Mattison, 2007

 

Chef Paul Mattison's
Miso Marinated Black Cod, in a Lemon Grass and Ginger Infused Shitake Broth on a Bed of Braised Bock Choy
for two to three people

Miso Marinated Black Cod Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
two 6oz Black Cod filets; two tablespoons of Miso paste; two oz of Sake; two tablespoons of canola oil
Procedure Marinade at least two hours, (combine Miso paste and sake and mix; place the cod on the paste and refrigerate for two hours); in a medium sized sauté pan, add the canola oil, over medium heat, place filets miso side down and cook for three to four minutes; turn over and cook for another three to four minutes (the cook pretty quickly); remove from pan and set aside; save pan for broth

Lemon Grass and Ginger Infused Shitake Broth Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
two tablespoons of canola or olive oil; one cup of baby shitake mushrooms; one tablespoon of fresh, chopped ginger; one clove of garlic, thinly sliced; one tablespoon of fresh chopped lemon grass; three tablespoons of soy sauce; two oz of Sake and one cup of fresh clam juice or bottled clam juice; salt and pepper
Procedure using same pan as used for sauté the fish, add two tablespoons of canola oil, shitake mushrooms, garlic and cook for two minutes; add rest of the ingredients and simmer on low heat for four to five minutes; return fish to broth and cook for another two minutes; in the meantime

Braised Bock Choy Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
one tablespoon of sesame oil; half a pound of baby bok choy (usually has a lot of sand so wash well); half a clove of sliced garlic; a pinch of white pepper
Procedure In a sauté pan, add sesame oil over medium heat add garlic and brown lightly ; add bok Choy and cook for a minute or two; season with white pepper
    
Plating place bok choy at bottom of bowl, using a thin spatula, transfer fish to center of bok Choy and pour broth over


Enjoy!

Chef Paul Mattison, Executive Chef and Proprietor of Mattison's"
®Chef Paul Mattison, 2008

 

Chef Paul Mattison's
Pan Seared Sea Bass Piccata with a Veggie Medley
for two people

Veggie Medley Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
1 cup of fennel, 1cup of zucchini, sliced, 1 cup of yellow squash sliced; 1 tablespoon of butter; 1teaspoon of minced shallots, salt and pepper;
Procedure In a medium sized sauté pan, place the butter and shallots and over medium heat add the fennel cook for one minute; add the rest of veggies, cook for two minutes; season with salt and pepper

Sea Bass Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
Two 8ox Chilean Sea Bass pieces; 3 tablespoons of canola or olive oil; 1 tablespoon of flour
Procedure dust one side of fish with flour, not too much, just enough to not stick to pan; in a medium sized sauté pan add oil, and sear over medium heat, place flour side down; cook for 2-3 minutes, turn over with spatula and sauté for another 2-3 minutes (save pan for sauce, do not clean), and place in oven for six to seven minutes.

Piccata Sauce Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients 1/4 cup of artichokes, sliced, cooked; 1 tablespoon of capers; 1/2 cup of white wine; 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, fresh; 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon of minced shallots; 2 tablespoons of whole butter; salt and pepper.
Procedure Use same pan as for sautéed fish, add the shallots to the pan and cook for one minute; add white wine, capers and lemon juice, cook for two-three minutes; add artichokes and parsley and cook for another minute; finish with butter, salt and pepper.

Plating spread all veggies on plate, place fish on top and pour sauce over fish.


Enjoy!

Chef Paul Mattison, Executive Chef and Proprietor of Mattison's"
®Chef Paul Mattison, 2007

 

Chef Paul Mattison's
Pecan Crusted Wild Salmon with a Cranberry Orange Chutney over Roasted Pumpkin Risotto
for four people

Wild Salmon Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients 4 pieces of wild salmon filet; half a cup of chopped pecans; two large eggs; four tablespoons of buttermilk; 1/4 cup of flour; salt and white pepper; four tablespoons of canola or olive oil
Procedure Season salmon with salt and pepper; dip in flour; mix egg and buttermilk together; place salmon into mixture; place chopped pecans on top of one side of the salmon, pat lightly; in a large sauté pan add canola or olive oil; place salmon filets in pan, pecan side down; cook for three minutes on each side; finish in oven (pecans should not brown too much) for 4-6 minutes at 325 degrees, uncovered; - in the meantime, prepare chutney after fish is ready, remove and set aside

Chutney Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients 1 medium shallot minced; half a teaspoon of orange zest; 1 cup of orange juice; a handful of orange segments; 1/2 cup of dried cranberries; 2oz of white wine
Procedure in a small sauce pot, add all ingredients except orange segments; cook for about 8 minutes, on medium low heat; reduce liquid to 1/3 and fold in orange segments; season with salt and pepper; consistency should be like jam, set aside

Roasted Pumpkin Ingredients and Procedure (for risotto)
Ingredients 1 small pumpkin; three tablespoons of melted butter, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon of fresh nutmeg
Procedure small pumpkin, cut in half, remove seeds and dreads; drizzle with three tablespoons of melted butter, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon of fresh nutmeg; roast in oven at 325 degrees for about an hour; let cool; remove flesh and dice.

Risotto Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
one small diced Spanish onion; half cup of boiled rice; one bay leaf; 1/8 teaspoon of saffron; 3 cups of chicken broth; 2 tablespoons of whole butter; 3 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons of canola or olive oil; salt and pepper, 1/2 cup of roasted pumpkin  
Procedure in a medium sized sauce pan, add canola or olive oil; add onions and bay leaf; cook for 2-3 minutes; add boiled rice; add  saffron; constantly stirring for two minutes; add chicken broth a little at at time, wait until absorbed before adding more until all broth is gone; constantly stirring; fold in pumpkin, Parmesan cheese, and butter; then cook for a minute or two and season with salt and pepper

Plating place risotto on in large serving bowl or plate; place salmon on top of risotto; garnish with chutney on top of salmon

Enjoy!

Copyright, Chef Paul Mattison, 2007

 

SHRIMP AND MEYER LEMON RISOTTO

©CHEF PAUL MATTISON, RECIPE 2007

Ingredients: 3 OZ. OLIVE OIL

1/2 CUP ONION

2 OZ.WHITE WINE

3 OZ. BUTTER

2 TABLESPOONS EACH OF

MEYER¹S LEMON JUICE & ZEST

2 CUPS RICE

6 CUPS SHRIMP BROTH

3 OZ. PARMESAN

1/2 BUNCH PARSLEY

1 LB. BABY SHRIMP

Preparation: Sauté onion in olive oil.

Deglaze with white wine.

Add rice, broth and herbs.

Simmer while slowly adding broth until rice is soft.

Stir in butter, zest, and Parmesan.

Add sautéed shrimp (deglazed with dry sherry).

Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Serve immediately

 

 

Chef Paul Mattison's
Surf and Turf
Tempura Battered Lobster Tails and Pan Seared Filet Mignon with a Citrus Ponzu Sauce for four people


Tempura Batter Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients Half a pound of all purpose flour; 3/4 cup of club soda; pinch of salt; 1/8 teaspoon of baking powder
Procedure Mix all dry ingredients first; add club soda until batter consistency

Lobster Tails Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients Two lobster tails cut in half; 3 cups of soy oil
Procedure fry in a 350 degree soy oil  in a fry pan; dip lobster tails one at a time in batter; fry them for three minutes each until golden brown; remove and put on paper towel to drain; place on a small plate

Filet Mignon Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients two 8oz filet mignon, cut in half the middle; two tablespoons of canola oil for searing; one cup of shitake mushrooms; 1/4 cup of sliced shallots; 1 teaspoon of fresh chopped garlic; 1 cup of demi-glace; 4oz of dry sherry; tablespoon of butter
Procedure Season with salt and pepper; pan sear in canola oil for medium rare two minutes each side; remove and put in a separate small plate; save pan for sauce (below)

Ponzu Sauce Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients table spoon of lemon zest; tablespoon of lime zest; three tablespoon of fresh lemon juice; one teaspoon of fresh ginger, chopped; two tablespoon of sweet chili sauce; half a cup of sweet soy sauce; place half of sauce in a dipping bowl for lobster tails and the other half will go over filet mignon
Procedure Using same pan as for the filet mignon, add shitake mushrooms; shallots; garlic; cook for one to two minutes; deglaze with dry sherry; reduce by 1/3; add demi-glace; reduce by half; finish with cold butter and salt and pepper to taste

Plating place lobster and filet mignon on separate plates; half of sauce goes on top of filet mignon, the other half goes in a dipping bowl for  the lobster tails.


Land Food Entrees:

Chef Paul Mattison's
Mixed Grille Chimichurry (Argentinean Sauce) with Red Potato and Mushroom Hash
for two people

Mixed Grille Chimichurry Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
1/4 pound of U/10; /12 pound of filet mignon; two medium sized chicken breast, cut in strips; 1/4 pound of andouille sausage, cut into 1 inch slices; two tablespoons of olive oil; salt and pepper; eight 12 inch bamboo skewers soaked in water over night (or at least 1 hour)
Procedure place meat on skewers (two of each on one skewer, should fit), brush olive oil on all meat and seafood; season with salt and pepper and place on a hot grille; while that is grilling work on hash; make sure to turn meat every two minutes until chicken is completely cooked, about 10-12 minutes on grille.

Red Potato and Mushroom Hash Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
1/4 pound of red potatoes, diced into medium sized cubes; 1 cup of button mushrooms; 2 strips of bacon; 1 medium shallot, sliced; 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves; 1 clove of garlic, sliced; 1 teaspoon of butter; two tablespoons of olive oil
Procedure In a medium sized pan, place olive oil; and add shallots, cook for one minute; add potatoes; stir constantly for about four minutes; add bacon, garlic, thyme, mushrooms and toss all together and cook for three minutes; season with salt and pepper; and finish with butter; set aside

Chimichurry Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
1 cup of cilantro; 1 cup of Italian parsley (leaves); 1/2 cup of oregano; 1/2 of one jalapeño; six cloves of garlic; 1/8 spoon of cayenne pepper; two teaspoons of red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons of lemon juice; 1/2 cup of olive oil; salt and pepper to taste.
Procedure place all ingredients in blender or food processor, and process until pesto consistency and season with salt and pepper, set aside.
Plating place hash in center of plate; place meat (to make a Tepee) in a triangle and then pour the sauce on top.

Enjoy!

Chef Paul Mattison, Executive Chef and Proprietor of Mattison's"
®Chef Paul Mattison, 2008

 

 

Chef Paul Mattison's
Grilled Baby Lamb Chops with Couscous, Ratatouille and a Mint Drizzle
for two people

Grilled Baby Lamb Chops Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
4 double chops; two cloves of garlic, minced; three tablespoons of chopped mint; three tablespoons of olive oil; one small shallots, chopped (marinade for lamb) ;
Procedure combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, and rub the lamb chops and coat well with marinade, and leave in refrigerator for at least two hours

Couscous Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
One quart of boiling water; one cup of Pearl couscous; two tablespoons of salt; two teaspoons of olive oil
Procedure add salt to boiling water, add couscous and cook for seven minutes, remove and drain and add the olive oil and coat well and set aside

Ratatouille  Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
1 cup of eggplant, diced medium; one cup of zucchini, diced medium; one cup of yellow squash, dice medium; 1/2 cup of red onions, diced ; one cup of diced tomatoes, fresh; two cloves of garlic, sliced; two tablespoons of fresh basil, chopped; one teaspoon of butter; salt and pepper; three tablespoons of olive oil
Procedure In a medium sized pan, add olive oil and garlic, and brown slightly; add vegetables except tomatoes, and cook for there minutes, stirring constantly; add tomatoes and cook for another two minutes; add basil, butter and salt and pepper.

Mint Drizzle Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
1 small shallot, sliced; two oz of Sherry wine vinegar; 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup of olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon of honey; salt and pepper
Procedure Add all ingredients except olive oil in a blender, pulse on medium for 30 seconds, to make it chunky ; slowly add olive oil to create an emulsion
Plating While the Ratatouille is in last stage, add the couscous to ratatouille and mix all together, and put in the center of the plate. Lay the two chops on the plate, one on each side and garnish with mint drizzle over the chops.


Enjoy!

Chef Paul Mattison, Executive Chef and Proprietor of Mattison's"
®Chef Paul Mattison, 2007

 

 

Chef Paul Mattison's
Fresh Pasta with Wild Mushrooms and Cream Sauce
for two people

Fresh Pasta Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups of all purpose four, 4 large eggs; two teaspoons of raw spinach puree; 1/2 cup corn meal
Procedure on a working table, mount the flour, (make like a volcano) in the center add eggs, spinach puree, using a fork, beat together the eggs and puree, and slowly start incorporating flour with the inner rim of the well, a little at a time until most of flour is incorporated, pushing dough with hands until it become solid dough, working quickly; cover with plastic and let rest for half an hour room temperature. Flatten out, stretch in a roller, and pass two times each setting, and finally cut 4oz at a time, fettuccini cutter, toss it lightly with corn meal to prevent sticking. In a pot of salted water, cook pasta for  one minute

Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
cup of Porcini mushrooms; 1 cup of shitake mushrooms; three cloves of roasted garlic; 2 oz of white wine; 3 oz of heavy cream; 2 tablespoons of shaved Asiago Cheese; 1 tablespoon of butter; 1 tablespoon of fresh basil; salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons of olive oil
Procedure In a sauté pan add mushrooms, cook for a minute; add roasted garlic, cut one minute; add white wine, reduce by half, add cream; add cheese and season with salt and pepper and toss pasta in with sauce, garnish with basil
Plating Serve in a big pasta bowl.


Enjoy!

Chef Paul Mattison, Executive Chef and Proprietor of Mattison's"
®Chef Paul Mattison, 2007

 

 

Grilled Rib eye Steak with a Summer Tomato Salad and Roasted Garlic Compound Butter
for two people

Grilled Rib eye Steak Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
two 14oz Rib eye steaks, two tablespoons of chopped Sage; two tablespoons of chopped Italian parsley; two tablespoon of chopped thyme; two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper
Procedure get grill ready on medium heat; grill steaks about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium rare

Summer Tomato Salad Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
two red Heirloom tomatoes, cut in wedges; two green tomatoes, cut in wedges; one pint of cherry tomatoes; one golden tomatoes, cut into wedges; half a cup of sliced Bermuda onions, purple (which are a little sweeter); three tablespoons of basil, sliced; 1/4 cup of Italian parsley leaves, whole; one ounce of extra virgin olive oil; one ounce of Gorgonzola cheese; salt and pepper
Procedure In a medium sized bowl, mix all the tomatoes, with parsley, basil, olive oil and onions and toss well; season with salt and pepper

Roasted Garlic Compound Butter Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
two ounces of butter; four scallions; two tablespoons of chopped walnuts; one teaspoon of Dijon mustard; three cloves of roasted garlic (whole head or top of garlic to expose the cloves a little, cut stem 1/8 inch; drizzle with olive oil and place in foil; and then put in oven 25-30mins at 325 degrees; let cool, squeeze and the garlic into mixture)
Procedure mix all ingredients and set aside
Plating serve steak with a dollop of the butter on top of steak; salad on the side!


Enjoy!

Chef Paul Mattison, Executive Chef and Proprietor of Mattison's"
®Chef Paul Mattison, 2007

 

 

Thai Chicken Salad with Crispy Rice Noodles and a Spicy Peanut Dressing
for two people

Thai Chicken Salad Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients Marinade
one cup of cilantro; one ounce of fresh ginger; one tablespoon fresh garlic; 2 tablespoons of chopped jalapeños; one cup of canola oil, salt and pepper to taste Ingredients Salad Three medium sized chicken breast; poaching liquid; romaine hearts, shredded; 1/4 cup red bell pepper, julienne; 1/4 cup shredded carrots; two tablespoons of basil chiffonade; 1/2 cup of white radishes; 1/4 cup of sliced scallions
Procedure poach the chicken in the liquid for 10-12 minutes; remove and place on a sheet tray and let cool; shred by hand into large pieces; for the marinade, mix all ingredients and put into a blender for a pesto consistency for a minute or two;

Crispy Rice Noodles Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
two cups of canola oil; two ounces of rice noodles
Procedure bring oil to 350 degrees and add half of the noodles, until they expand, then add other half, each time should take 3-4 seconds and remove immediately

Spicy Peanut Dressing Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
one ounce of soy sauce; two ounces of peanut sauce; two tablespoons of dry mustard; 1/2 cup of canola oil; two ounces of rice wine vinegar
Procedure In a blender, mix all ingredients for on minute
Plating toss the bell pepper,  shredded carrots,  basil chiffonade, white radishes and  scallions with some of the dressing, place in a chilled salad bowl, add chicken on top and pour some more dressing over chicken and garnish with Thai noodles


Enjoy!

Chef Paul Mattison, Executive Chef and Proprietor of Mattison's"
®Chef Paul Mattison, 2007

 

Chef Paul Mattison's Veal Napolitano with Pasta, Mascarpone and Basil
for two people

Veal Napolitano Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
two tablespoons of butter; two veal cutlets, or veal chops, trimmed; one tablespoon of flour; salt and pepper
Procedure season the veal on both sides with salt and pepper, lightly coat with flour on both sides; in a medium sized pan, add butter at medium heat, place chops in pan and cook for four to five minutes on each side; remove from heat and place on a paper towel; do not wash the pan, it will be used for the sauce

Napolitano Sauce Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
1 large onions; two Red Delicious apples; 6 ounces button mushrooms, fresh pepper; 4 ounces white wine; 1 tablespoon, chopped, fresh tarragon;  half a teaspoon sesame seeds
Procedure In the same pan used for the veal, add two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil; add onions and apples and mushrooms and cook for three minutes; add fresh cracked pepper, white wine and reduce by half; add fresh tarragon and sesame seeds and set aside

Pasta Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
half a pound of Gemelli pasta or any other short pasta; 1/4 cup of Mascarpone cheese; two tablespoons of fresh basil chiffonade; salt and pepper; one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
Procedure bring a pot of salted water to a boil; add pasta and cook for six to seven minutes; drain, while hot, add Mascarpone cheese, and basil and season with salt and pepper; add olive oil last

Garnish Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
four large Roma tomatoes, cut in half; drizzle of olive oil
Procedure cut in half and pan sear Roma tomatoes with olive oil side down for two minutes until half way cooked
Plating place in a pasta large plate, pour half of sauce over pasta, place chops on top, across; add the rest of the sauce on top of the chops; add the Roma tomatoes around as a garnish


Enjoy!

Chef Paul Mattison, Executive Chef and Proprietor of Mattison's"
®Chef Paul Mattison, 2007

 

 

BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH YUZU CITRUS BARBECUE AND DRIED HIBISCUS FLOWERS

SERVES 2

Ingredients: 12 TRIMMED SHORT RIBS

1/2 CUP OF FLOUR

1/2 CUP ONIONS

1/4 CUP CELERY

1/4 CUP CHOPPED CARROTS

1 TABLESPOON OF GARLIC

1/4 CUP SEEDED AND DICED TOMATOES

3 OUNCES OF RED WINE

16 OUNCES OF VEAL BROTH

1 BAY LEAF

1/4 BUNCH OF FRESH, CHOPPED PARSLEY

1 OUNCE OF SHALLOTS

1 OF EACH LEMON/LIME/ORANGE ZEST

1 OUNCE OF YUZU JUICE

3 TABLESPOONS OF DIJON MUSTARD

2 TABLESPOONS OF WILDFLOWER HONEY

1/2 TABLESPOON OF DRIED HIBISCUS FLOWERS

1/2 OUNCE OF CHOPPED CILANTRO

1/2 OF THE BRAISING LIQUID

Preparation: Season ribs and dust with flour; pan sear in olive oil; add onions, celery, carrots and garlic and sauté; add tomatoes and wine, reduce liquid; add veal stock, parsley and bay leaf; bring to a boil and braise at 325 degrees for 1-2 hours, turning the ribs often; strain and reduce braising liquid; finish with herbs, citrus zest, Yuzu, mustard, cilantro, hibiscus, honey, and brown sugar; slather ribs and sear on grill or in a hot oven; slather again.

 

 

Chef Paul Mattison's
Grilled Center Cut Pork Chops with Apples, Cherry and Mayflower Honey and White Asparagus and Peruvian Purple Potatoes
for two to three people


Grilled Center Cut Pork Chops Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients
two 3/4 to 1 inch thick center pork chops; salt and pepper; one teaspoons olive oil;
Procedure rub with olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides; grill for about four to five minutes on each side

White Asparagus
Ingredients
one bunch of white asparagus (or regular); one tablespoon of butter; one teaspoon of minced shallots; salt and pepper
Procedure If using white asparagus, peel outer skin; in a sauté pan add butter and shallots over medium heat; add asparagus cook for two minutes; cover lid and cook for two minutes until crisp

White Asparagus and Peruvian Purple Potatoes Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients 1/2 pound of Peruvian potatoes; one sprig of thyme; one clove of sliced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon of butter
Procedure simmer in salted water until tender for about 8-9 minutes depending on size of potatoes; remove from water and cool; slice 1/4 inch thick; In a sauté pan add butter and garlic and lightly brown; add thyme and cook for one minutes; add potatoes and toss well; season with salt and pepper

Apples, Cherry and Mayflower Honey Sauce Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients 1/4 cup dried cherries; one Red Delicious apple, peeled and cut into 1/8ths; one med shallot, sliced; two tablespoons of Mayflower honey; two tablespoons of Balsamic vinegar are; one teaspoon of butter;  half cup of demi; sprig of fresh thyme; one ounce of Bourbon
Procedure In medium sauce pan, add the butter, shallots, and cherries sauté for three minutes; add honey cook for three minutes; remove from heat  and add the Bourbon, reduce by half; add the apples, cook for two minutes; add thyme and demi and cook for three minutes; season with salt and pepper

Plating form a triangle with asparagus on plant, put potatoes in the middle, lean pork chops on potatoes and add sauce


Enjoy!

Chef Paul Mattison, Executive Chef and Proprietor of Mattison's"
®Chef Paul Mattison, 2007


Chef Paul Mattison's
Grilled Cumin-Scented Rack of Lamb with Ancho Pepper Sauce and a Chili Polenta Cake
for two to three people


Grilled Cumin-Scented Rack of Lamb Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients 1 full rack of lamb; two teaspoons of toasted and ground cumin; three tablespoons of canola or olive oil; one garlic clove; salt and pepper
Procedure Grill four to five minutes on each side; remove from heat and let sit three minutes before cutting.

Ancho Pepper Sauce Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients four Ancho peppers, dry (look like a big raisins, sun-dried and smoked); one roasted red pepper; one medium shallot; 1/4 cup of raisins one garlic clove; 1/4 cup of toasted almonds; 2oz of Port; 1/2 cup of demi (can buy in the store in the frozen section, or dehydrated or a gelatin; two tablespoons canola or olive oil; one ounce of semi-sweet chocolate; salt and pepper
Procedure In a pot of boiling water, add whole Ancho peppers and cook for 5-6 minutes, remove from heat and let cool; once cool, remove seeds and stem; in a medium sauce pan add oil, shallots and garlic; cook for three minutes over medium heat; add Port; reduce by half; add peppers, Anchos, almonds, chocolate, and demi lower heat and cook for four to five minutes; put in blender until smooth; strain

Chili Polenta Cake Ingredients and Procedure
Ingredients one cup of polenta; one roasted jalapeño pepper, peeled, seeded and diced; two tablespoons of butter; 1/4 cup of chopped leeks, clean; and four cups of chicken broth; salt and pepper
Procedure Start with this first. Bring the chicken broth and butter to simmer; with a whisk, add polenta all at once and stir until no lumps; lower heat; add roasted jalapeño and leeks, cook for one minute, remove from stove, and spread evenly on a sheet pan, cool in refrigerator to harden. Once cool, cut in 3 x 3 squares

Plating , put two Polenta squares in the center of the plate, arrange lamb around polenta, drizzle sauce all over lamb.


Enjoy!

Chef Paul Mattison, Executive Chef and Proprietor of Mattison's"
®Chef Paul Mattison, 2008