Catskill Cuisine

Featured Recipes

Anne Burelle Brunch Anne Burrell

Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes with Pineapple Compote

Serves: 4

Pancakes aren’t usually how I roll. BUT When I was in Hawaii, I don’t know if it was the jetlag or the sunshine or what, but I ordered these pancakes and totally loved them. And every time I think of these it takes me right back to Hawaii. I was sitting on my balcony at the Halekulani in a plush hotel robe overlooking Diamond Head and the glittery blue Pacific Ocean. Little birds

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Serves: 8-10

Scott Conant

Market Shed 1 Demonstration – 12:15pm – 1:00pm

Zeppole with Truffle Mortadella and Stracciatella

Marcus Samuelsson

Market Shed 1 Demonstration – 12:15pm – 1:00pm

M’s Fish Fry with Oxtail Fried Rice and Coconut Aioli

For the Fish Fry:

For the Fish Fry Dredge:

For the Soy Braised Oxtail:

For the Oxtail Fried Rice:

Melba Wilson

Market Shed 1 Demonstration – 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Melba’s Shrimp & Grits

24 Jumbo shrimp (about 15 to the pound)  

For the Fish Fry:

**Lobster base is a bouillon paste in a jar.  It comes in other flavors (such as chicken beef, and vegetable) and can be found in markets where bouillon is sold, as well as online.  It will keep for a long time in the refrigerator.  

For the Grits:

For the Grits: Peel and devein the shrimp.  Leave the tails on, and reserve the shells.  Cover and reserve prepared shrimp in the refrigerator until ready for use. To make the stock: In a large pot, combine the shrimp shells, onion, celery, carrots, bay leaves, tomatoes, lobster base, Old Bay Seasoning, and the 3 quarts of water. Bring to a boil, turn the heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour.  Taste and add a bit more lobster base and/or Old Bay if you think the stock needs more flavor.  Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth then line a fine sieve with cheesecloth and strain the liquid into a bowl.  Measure 1 cup of stock and freeze the rest for another occasion.  Put the shrimp in a bowl with the cayenne pepper and salt to taste, and drizzle with the lemon juice.  Set aside.

To make the grits:  Bring the milk, 2 cups water and salt to a boil in a medium pot.  Slowly stir the grits into the mixture, whisking constantly until well combined.  Bring it back to a boil, lower the heat cover, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, whisking regularly and making sure you get all the way down to the bottom of the pot so that the grits do not get stuck to the bottom.  If necessary, add small amounts of boiling water to keep them from sticking.  When grits have thickened, stir in the butter and heavy cream, taste, and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Keep the grits on a very low flame and whisk periodically while you make the sauce.

To make the sauce:  Over medium heat, melt the butter in a small saucepan and slowly stir in the flour to make a roux.  Turn the heat to low and stir constantly for 7 to 10 minutes until the roux turns pecan brown.  Be careful not to let it burn. Slowly stir in the reserved shrimp stock and the Worcestershire sauce.

5. To cook shrimp:  In a frying pan, heat the oil and add the shallot and garlic.  Stir for 30 seconds, then add the shrimp and cook, stirring, just until they begin to turn pink.  When the shrimp are almost cooked add the sauce and simmer to thicken a bit.

6. Place grits in the center of a serving platter with the shrimp around the perimeter.  Pour the sauce over the shrimp and serve.

Variation: Cheesy Shrimp and Grits:  When the grits are done but still hot, stir in 4 tablespoons of grated sharp Cheddar cheese.  That’s how my son likes them.

Melba's Eggnog Waffles

Eggnog

Strawberry Butter

Fried Chicken

Anne Burrell

Pavilion Demonstration – 1:15pm – 2:00pm

Pork Milanese & Escarole Salad
w/ pickled red onions, hazelnuts & pecorino

For the onions:

For the pork:

For the salad:

Michael Symon

Pavilion Demonstration – 2:45pm – 3:30pm

Corn Crepes with BBQ Duck Confit

For the Crepe:

For the Crepe:

**Lobster base is a bouillon paste in a jar.  It comes in other flavors (such as chicken beef, and vegetable) and can be found in markets where bouillon is sold, as well as online.  It will keep for a long time in the refrigerator.  

For the Crepe:

Geoffrey Zakarian

Pavilion Demonstration – 4:15pm – 5:00pm

Bucatini Carbonara (Dish) & The Lungarno (Drink)

For the Bucatini Carbonara:

For the salad:

The Lemon froth:

The Drink: