Ask Andy – Breather Recipes
Seth from the Gmail province of Google Land asks:
I’m doing an informative speech in my class about “What to do when you wake up dead” and I wanted to share and teach the class some wonderful Breather recipes. Are there any really good ones I can offer?
Well Seth, all Breather recipes are good, unless you over-cook or over-season your Breather or serve it with a wine that doesn’t really complement the dish. But the following are three of my favorites. You’ll find the recipe for Breather Casserole in my memoirs.
Bon appetit!
Breather & Potato Pancakes
For Breather and potato pancakes, mix together 2 cups mashed potatoes, 1½ cups coarsely ground cooked Breather, 1 lightly beaten egg, 1 tablespoon grated onion, and salt and pepper to taste. Shape into patties, dust lightly with flour, and brown in butter 2-3 minutes on each side over moderate heat. Serve with sour cream or a nice dill sauce.
Marinated Breather Filets
An easy way to dress up Breather filets is to marinate the steaks in a good homemade French or herb dressing and refrigerate for eight hours, then let stand at room temperature for one hour before wrapping in bacon and broiling. Serve with asparagus, rice pilaf, and a good Napa Chardonnay.
Breather Casserole
One good way to use leftover Breather is to mix together ½ pound boiled, drained macaroni, 1½ pints canned tomato sauce, 2-3 cups diced cooked Breather, 1/4 pound sautéed sliced mushrooms, some minced garlic, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into a greased 2½-quart casserole dish, top with grated cheese, and bake, uncovered, about 30 minutes at 375 degrees F until bubbly. Makes about six servings.
