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Sous Vide Tacos de Lengua
Not only does cooking a tongue sous-vide make for complete set-it-and-forget-it ease (as it does with any braised or confit dish), it also creates a more flavorful finished product as the tongue slowly stews in its own juices.
Tacos de Lengua
Browning and crisping the tongue is key to great tacos, adding a bit of texture to the meltingly rich meat.
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Tongue simmered until tender and pan-fried to crispness.
Duck Tongue
Duck tongues? Wait, ducks have tongues? Yes, and the organ is actually a fatty delicacy. Barely two inches long, the tongue is small and flimsy but tastes intensely ducklike. When freshly fried, duck tongues are as addictive as potato chips.
Pickled Tongue
Squeamishness aside, the tongue is such an appealing cut: tender and fatty, and delicate in taste (unlike kidneys or liver, for instance, which have a more distinctive flavor). I enjoy tongue sandwiches. Like corned beef or pastrami, the thin slices of tongue are so rich and satisfying that it's perfect between two slices of rye bread. All it needs is some horseradish and mustard, and maybe a dill pickle.
Crispy Grilled Beef Tongue
Tongue is a stress-free option for the grill. You simmer the tongue in water or stock, adding aromatics and spices. Because tongue is so fatty, you don't have to worry about it getting tough or dry.
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Basic French Lentils Recipe | Cook the Book
I finally found the perfect recipe for Basic French Lentils in Dorie Greenspan's Around My French Table–a recipe with a few key ingredients and plenty of stock.
If beef tongue is something of a monstrosity, then pork tongue is the smaller, subtler of the two. Even so, at five or more inches in length, the tongue of a pig is not to be sneezed.
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Roasted Root Vegetables
Classic Roasted Root Vegetables are a simple, hearty dish that brings out the natural flavors of carrots, parsnips, turnips, sweet potatoes, and more. The perfect side for any fall or winter meal.
Roasted Vegetables
The best roasted vegetables are cooked in a moderate rather than hot oven so they have time to sweeten and caramelise!
Sautéed Asparagus
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Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
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This robust salad pulls together a handful of hearty, delicious ingredients: tender roasted potatoes, sweet caramelized shallots, tart marinated shiitake mushrooms, and hefty kale leaves.
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Cheesy grits topped with a mix of spring vegetables sautéed with shallots in butter. A soft poached egg tops the whole mix.
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