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Mushroom, Tomato and Eschalot Salsa

12/5/2012

 

Mushroom, Tomato and Eschalot Salsa

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Mushrooms, tomatoes and eschallots feature in this delicious salsa
'A solitary meal should engender a mood of tranquil satisfaction'.
- David Jones, The Bachelor's Dinner.
Peter often travels across Australia with his work, and when he is away I draw on my repertoire of bachelor menus. When I'm home alone, I treat myself and cook meals with ingredients that my man is not so fond of. Foodstuffs such as mustard, salsa verde, mayonnaise, red wine and Balsamic vinegar are favourites as far as my taste buds are concerned, but are not so agreeable to Peter's palate. He is not terribly fussed on chopped herbs either. 

My list of bachelor meals includes grilled steak with a simple salad with Balsamic vinegar and a dollop of great-tasting mustard, such as my favourite Honeycup. The recipe I am sharing with you here was inspired by a simple dish that a lovely friend prepared for me from The Tony Ferguson Cookbook. I have since adapted it to suit my tastes and adopted it as a regular dinner for one. You can serve this salsa over a grilled steak or alongside chicken, or simply with artisan bread, mopping up all the delicious juices. As with all cooking, use the freshest quality ingredients for this dish.

MUSHROOM, TOMATO AND ESCHALOT SALSA
2 large eschalots, peeled and sliced
1 large tomato, diced
3-4 large mushrooms, halved and sliced
1/3 cup flat leafed parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
1/2-1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, to taste
1-2 tablespoons EVOO*, to taste
sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
steak or bread, optional, your choice

Heat a little oil in a frypan and toss in the sliced eschalots, stir and fry briefly, then add the chopped tomatoes. Fry briefly, then add the mushrooms. Lower the heat and cook, gently stirring, until the vegetables are tender. (Meanwhile, cook your steak, if you are serving the salsa over a steak).

Spoon the salsa mixture into a bowl and add the parsley, basil, EVOO, red wine vinegar, sea salt and pepper. Mix gently to combine. Serve over a steak or with crusty artisan bread.

*Peter and I are very much enjoying the exquisite flavour of Cobram Estate's single origin 2011 Ultra-Premium Picual, which took home the gold medal for the 'medium' intensity category at The Olive Japan 2012 International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition recently. Cobram's single origin 2011 Ultra-Premium Hojiblanca earned a gold medal in the 'delicate' intensity category. Congratulations are in order!
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I used an exquisite, award winning Cobram Estate EVOO to make the salsa. Cobam won two Gold medals at The Olive Japan 2012 International EVOO Competition. Serve the salsa with steak, or simply artisan bread, mopping up the beautiful juices and oil.

The process in pictures...

Dinner for one...

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The sumptuous salsa served over a grilled steak - dinner for one

What dishes make up your bachelor's repertoire? Do you cook for one, or do you prefer to dine out?
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Jane @ Shady Baker link
12/5/2012 11:55:19 am

Good morning Lizzy...its interesting how we cook differently when we are home alone. My man is a meat eater...so am I, but I take the chance when I am home alone to have a break from meat. Usually it is some roast vegetables with pasta or an omelette with plenty of greens. Happy Sunday x

Lizzy
12/5/2012 12:47:12 pm

Good morning Jane! Yes, I will sometimes make myself an omelette too, when Peter's away... or fish, which Peter loves, but doesn't enjoy eating it too often. Actually, a simple salmon mornay is one of my favourite bachelor meals! How's that for comfort food.

Laura (Tutti Dolci) link
12/5/2012 01:34:36 pm

Lizzy, this salsa looks fantastic! What a delicious topper for crostini!

Lizzy
12/5/2012 07:11:25 pm

Laura, perfect!!!

InTolerant Chef link
12/5/2012 04:37:14 pm

I love a chance to eat some of my favourite goodies that the boy hates! Why go out when you can eat this well at home?

Lizzy
12/5/2012 07:12:01 pm

LOL, I agree on both points!!

Mandy - The Complete Cook Book link
12/5/2012 10:05:35 pm

What a scrumptious idea.
:-) Mandy

Lizzy
15/5/2012 09:01:03 am

Thanks Mandy, it is just yummy!

Niki, unifiedspace link
14/5/2012 05:42:15 am

Hello, Im so glad I found you through Kellie at Food to Glow. Your food looks so delicious and your photography is crystal clear & bright. Wonderful. My mouth is really watering with the salsa recipe. I can see it will pack a flavour punch, yum.

Lizzy
15/5/2012 09:01:53 am

Hello there Niki! Welcome to Good Things and thanks ever so much for your very kind words. Enjoy my recipes and please do visit again.


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