Summer foods!

[Johnny_L.A]

@nashiitashii

Wow, that does sound great, Johhny L.A.! I’ll have to search for it, as that may end up being in the summer food repertoire.

I found it.

@Johnny_L.A

Ivorybill popped into the New Orleans thread, and I was reminded that he treated me to lunch at Herbsaint when I was in The Big Sleazy. I had the shaved beef salad and liked it so much that I asked for the recipe. Everyone who has eaten this salad when I’ve made it has liked it. If you can’t get to The Crescent City, you can make it yourself:

Herbsaint Shaved Beef Salad

Horseradish dressing
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons creole mustard (or whole grain mustard)
4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon hot sauce (we use Louisiana brand hot sauce)
2 tablespoons cane syrup (this is a Louisiana product, and may not be available – you can substitute a mild molasses)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Yield: about 2 cups

Directions
Mix it all together.

I can’t get cane syrup here, so the first time I made it I made simple syrup and molasses. Now I just use a little Karo corn syrup and light molasses. I use Zatarain’s mustard and Louisiana brand hot sauce.

The beef
Most supermarkets will have packets of thinly-sliced roast beef. I prefer Trader Joe’s because I think it tastes better than the beef slices at the local supermarkets. It’s also cheaper.

The salad
You can make your own salad, but I find it easier to use the bagged mixed Spring greens.

Assembly
Use three or four slices of thinly-sliced roast beef. Tear it into bite-sized bits (no more than a couple of inches square) and arrange them on a large plate. Pile on the greens. Add as much dressing as you desire. Top with French’s fried onions.

ETA: It’s really better if you get shaved beef (though TJ’s is quite acceptable). Recently I’ve been getting Boar’s Head from the supermarket, and having them shave it on their finest setting.

.