George Hirsch’s Fresh Squeezed Mimosa

George Hirsch December 31, 2021

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Here's to celebrating summer! I created this recipe as an answer to beat the heat. Enjoy my refreshing cocktail with someone you care about and cheers to enjoying a safe + happy summer.

As seen in episode title Being Served. George cooks-up a brunch fit for a king & queen with Fresh Squeezed Mimosa, Fried Egg Crab Salad, Johnny Cakes, and Savory Lamb Sausage. George visits a historic inn, for inspiration, the art of hospitality, while preserving one of the Hampton's East End, LI treasured landmarks.

George Hirsch’s Fresh Squeezed Mimosa

Makes 2 drinks

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2 cups Prosecco

1/4 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice, or fresh peach juice

2 small scoops lemon sorbet

2 sprigs fresh mint

In two champagne or margarita glasses, divide the orange juice and Prosecco. Place one scoop of sorbet in each glass. Top with mint. Serve immediately.

Tips: With champagne or sparkling wine, you can trust the fresh-squeezed orange juice to take the edge off lesser quality champagne or sparkling wine. For this drink, you can use a less expensive wine, spending about $10 to $18 for a good domestic bottle. Or, as I personally prefer to use a good Prosecco for under $15.

When opening Champagne or Prosecco, use a gentle twist - save the bubbles for the inside of the glass and not the floor.

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Hot Out of The Oven Biscuits

George Hirsch November 19, 2021

Forget the version from the tube, who doesn't like fresh homemade hot biscuits straight out of the oven? Great for breakfast, lunch, tea, or with a hot dinner soup and my Oven Fried Garlic Chicken.

Tips for the best biscuits:

Make sure the butter and the milk are very cold and be sure not to over mix the dough. It's important to use a sharp cutter; the sharper the cutter, the cleaner the cut, the higher the biscuits will rise.

George Hirsch's Biscuits

Makes one dozen

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2 cups sifted all purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

2 teaspoons sugar

1/2 cup butter

2/3 cup milk

Pre heat oven to 375 degrees

Sift dry ingredients, blend butter with dry ingredients using a pastry blender or a knife & fork. Add milk & mix well. Knead dough 2 minutes. Roll out dough and cut out biscuits. At this point you can store the cut out biscuit dough in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake them.

Bake on a ungreased cookie sheet for 10-12 minutes. Baking time will vary depending on the thickness of the biscuits.

Serve immediately warm from the oven with butter or honey or both.

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Time for Popcorn

George Hirsch September 23, 2021

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The Secret Ingredient that Makes Movie Theater Popcorn Taste So Good? A super-fine salt that sticks easily to popcorn

I'm a true potato chip fan, but there is something about good quality popcorn that brings a smile to most peoples faces. It's usually associated with a fun event and good times like movies, parties or events. it also happens to be a very healthy snack, if you don't drown it in butter. I suggest a light salting while still hot from the pot.

Making Popcorn.

Makes 6 cups

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For 6 Quart Stovetop Popcorn Popper. or heavy gauge opt with a tight lid.

Use any popcorn, as little as a teaspoon of any oil and in less than 3 minutes, there will be 6 quarts of delicious, mouthwatering popcorn to enjoy.

Popping Instructions Do not add any ingredients while the popper is on any heat source. Use the proper amounts of oil and popcorn.

1/2 Cup Popcorn + *Oil (peanut or high heat oil) use 1-3 Tablespoons

Some gourmet hybrid popcorn such as white, crimson or petite pop-up smaller and should be adjusted accordingly.

* As you become more comfortable with your popper, you can reduce the amount of oil used to as low as a single teaspoon.

Stove Instructions, Do not preheat popper and oil. SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

Place popper with added ingredients on the gas stove and turn on the burner. Medium heat is best. If using an electric range, heat range only to medium-high; place popper with added ingredients on the heated unit. Stir slowly, adjust the temperature as needed so popping is complete in about 3 minutes. Continue stirring through entire process until there is only an occasional pop...pop, or until the handle becomes hard to turn. Do not force the handle. Remove from heat immediately. Transfer into a serving bowl. Add butter and salt or your favorite seasoning. Tip: Use flavored oil or spices for a new spin.

Caution: Never place an empty popper on the heated stovetop + don’t leave unattended while popping.

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You Are Invited

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You are invited to the premiere beginning this Sunday 9/19 4 PM EST and every Sunday at 4 PM. Listen to LIVE STREAM at NPR’s WLIW-FM

In my NEW SERIES, George Hirsch Lifestyle Radio we celebrate how our lives are connected through food and culture. Visit the GHLR Radio Series program page at WLIW-F for more info on episodes, guests, and archived shows.

George Hirsch Lifestyle Radio explores how people from all walks of life are woven together through food and culture. No matter who they are or where they’re from, the experience of sharing a meal and exchanging tradition is a language everyone understands.

About GHL Radio Series In an extension of his long-running public television series, chef George Hirsch shares his holistic approach to lifestyle and food through compelling conversations with a broad array of distinctive guests – on topics ranging from nourishment and nutrition, food sustainability and science, clean and healthy eating, and even the boom of culinary cinema. George and his guests share memorable moments around the table and offer fresh perspectives that celebrate the many ways that how we live and what we eat connect us all.

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I'm Not Yoking, Caesar Dressing

George Hirsch August 23, 2021

As the warm starts to heat up I turn to my go-to salad as a side for protein added ingredients directly from the grill. An impressive cool way to entertain!

I have been asked this question many times over the years regarding raw eggs as an ingredient in Caesar Dressing recipe. I say when in doubt, leave it out. So here are the facts...

The risk of an egg being contaminated with Salmonella bacteria is very low, about 1 in 20,000 eggs. But there’s no reason to take the risk of contracting foodborne illness. Proper handling of eggs can reduce, and even entirely eliminate, the risk.

That being said, there are still state laws that forbid the use of raw eggs in restaurants, because of health risks, including higher risk to pregnant mothers.

There is an actual man named Caesar behind the legendary dressing name. Caesar Cardini was of Italian-Mexican decent. Talk about a melding of culinary and rich cultures. His recipe was destined for success.

It was in the 1920s when Caesar dreamed up the magic recipe that eventually took Hollywood by storm and linked his name forever to this popular salad combination. Basically, the chef made a salad and dressing with the only ingredients he had left on hand during a busy holiday.

Caesar's family carried on his recipe by bottling it as Cardini's for nearly fifty years before passing on the torch to a larger manufacturer.

Here is my no yolk dressing that may even fool the authentic Caesar Dressing diehard with a discriminating palate. With grilling season upon us, top that salad with grilled steak, chicken, or charred shrimp!

No Yolk Caesar Dressing | serving for 2

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With the backside of a tablespoon, combine 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 2 cloves fresh garlic, or I really prefer 4 cloves of caramelized garlic ( Optional: 1 - 2 crushed anchovies) and a Tablespoon of Dijon mustard together, into the bottom of a large bowl. Add lemon juice from half a freshly squeezed lemon. Finally, whisk in 4 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, until emulsified. 2 Tablespoons freshly shaved Parmigiano Reggiano. Set aside. Note, the dressing can be refrigerated for up to one week.

Wash and dry Romaine lettuce leaves. Add Romaine lettuce leaves to a wooden bowl. Add dressing, and toss. Add freshly made croutons and top with freshly shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and freshly ground pepper. Top with optional anchovies, or serve on the side.

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