The Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa is renowned for its fabulous gourmet breakfasts and other exquisite cuisine from theWild Sage Restaurant. With The Rusty Parrot Cookbook: Recipes from Jackson Hole's Acclaimed Lodge, any home chef can create the Rusty Parrot's famous and deliciously over-the-top breakfasts, as well as their amazing dinners and desserts. Try Grand Marnier French Toast with Blood Orange Coulis, Maple Crème Anglaise, and Orange Supremes; Haricots Verts "Panzanella" with Red and Yellow Tomato Confit, White Balsamic-Truffle Vinaigrette, and Shaved Truffle Cheese; or Rosemary- and Green Tea-Smoked Duck Breast with Sweet Potato-Sage Gnocchi and Pomegranate Jus. End a delicious meal with Cinnamon Beignets with Espresso Ice Cream and Hot Chocolate, or Kahlúa Cheesecake with Vanilla-Macadamia Nut Crust and Warm Chocolate Ganache This beautifully designed book is filled with rich photography that shows these exquisite recipes at their best, and the clear and well crafted instructions make even recipes with many steps easy to follow. The book also includes photographs and small essays on Jackson's history, art, and lore-as well as the surrounding national parks and wildlife-giving a sense of place and beauty.
Named the number one hotel in the Continental U.S. and Canada by Travel & Leisure readers,World's Best Awards, the Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa has a well-deserved reputation as a destination lodge in Jackson Hole and the West. Whether you live in Jackson, visit every year, or dream of going, the Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa is a must for your plans. The Rusty Parrot Cookbook lets you take a little bit of the Rusty Parrot with you. It's the perfect gift or keepsake for anyone who loves fine cuisine and the West.
Darla Worden, a Wyoming native, worked at a historic Wyoming inn slinging hash during college summers-which began her love of great Wyoming lodges as well as her appreciation of Western hospitality. After careers in publishing and public relations in Colorado-with stints at The Denver Post and Colorado Homes & Lifestyles magazine-Worden moved back to Wyoming and wrote her first novel, Road Shoes, which was published in 2000. She writes travel and lifestyle stories aboutWyoming architecture, lodges, artists, and craftspeople for numerous publications and owns a public relations firm in Jackson Hole, where she lives with her family.
Eliza Cross writes about cuisine, art, architecture, green living, and other lifestyle topics for numerous publications including Mountain Living, Natural Home, and Eco Structure. The author of three books-including Food Lovers' Guide to Colorado and Family Home of the New West-she is also a senior editor for Western Art & Architecture magazine. Combining her love of cooking and design, Cross often prepares and styles cuisine for photo shoots, and has been known to teach the occasional soup-making class. A member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Authors' League and lives in Centennial, Colorado, with her family.
ROCKET SALAD with Orange Vanilla Vinaigrette, Orange Supremes, Vella Jack Crisp, Marcona Almonds, and Sun-Dried Cranberries
This salad is full of texture and flavor, with bitter greens complemented by a sweet orange-based dressing, crunchy roasted almonds, sweet-sour dried cranberries, and a savory cheese crisp.
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (reserve zest from oranges used below)
1 vanilla bean, scraped
1 shallot, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup olive oil
1 cup canola oil
FOR THE CRISP
1/2 pound Vella Jack cheese, finely grated by hand (reserve about 4 tablespoons for the garnish)
FOR THE ZEST
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
3 oranges, skin zested, fruit supremed for the garnish
FOR THE SALAD AND GARNISH
1/2 pound (about 1 cup) Marcona almonds
1 pound fresh rocket greens (arugula), washed and dried
3 orange supremes
2 ounces (about 4 tablespoons) sun-dried cranberries
To prepare the vinaigrette: place all the ingredients in a blender except the olive and canola oils.While processing on high, slowly pour the oils into the mixture until fully emulsified.
To prepare the crisp: preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line an ovenproof pan with parchment paper. Portion the cheese into 1 x 3-inch rectangles, as thin as possible. Bake for 12 minutes, turning once. Remove from pan and let cool.
To prepare the zest: combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add the zest to the liquid, simmer for 4 minutes, then remove from heat and let rest in the liquid for 1 hour. Strain and place on a sheet pan in a single layer to dry and crisp.
To serve the salad: preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roast the almonds, turning every 2 minutes for 12 minutes total; let cool and become crisp. Lightly dress the greens with the vinaigrette, divide into individual portions, and place each portion in the center of a plate. Arrange the supremed tangerines around the greens. Sprinkle the salad with almonds, cranberries, and grated cheese. Top each salad with a crisp.
Foreword 6
Acknowledgements 8
Introduction 11
Spring Surprises 34
Summer Invites 70
Autumn Arrives 104
Winter Welcomes 138
Breakfast Beckons 178
Source Directory 213
Index 217
Overview
The Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa is renowned for its fabulous gourmet breakfasts and other exquisite cuisine from theWild Sage Restaurant. With The Rusty Parrot Cookbook: Recipes from Jackson Hole's Acclaimed Lodge, any home chef can create the Rusty Parrot's famous and deliciously over-the-top breakfasts, as well as their amazing dinners and desserts. Try Grand Marnier French Toast with Blood Orange Coulis, Maple Crème Anglaise, and Orange Supremes; Haricots Verts "Panzanella" with Red and Yellow Tomato Confit, ...