"Recipes from the Chef's Kitchen"

J.Paul's of Georgetown
3218 M. St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
1-202-333-3450

Dave Calkins - Chef Partner

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Barbecued Chicken Quesadillas
(Serves 10)

Ingredients:
1)   10 each Flour Tortillas
2)   1 lb. shredded Cheddar Cheese
3)   1/2 lb. shredded Jack Cheese
4)   1/2 lb. pulled BBQ Chicken (tossed in favorite
       BBQ sauce)
5)   1 cup sliced Caramelized Vidalia Onions
6)   1/2 cup diced Red and Green Peppers (mixed)
7)   1/2 cup Goat or Feta Cheese (crumbles)
8)   1/2 cup Conola Oil (for cooking)

Preparation:
1)   On a large cooking sheet, spread out five flour
       tortillas.
2)   Build quesadillas by starting with cheese, then
       sprinkle remaining ingredients evenly around
       tortilla (same as a pizza).
3)   Top with the five remaining tortillas.
4)   Wrap and store in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
5)   In heavy saute pan heat just enough oil to cover
       the pan.
6)   Over medium heat place quesadilla in saute pan
       and cook one side until golden, using a spatula
       flip and continue to brown other side. (When
       cheese melts, the quesadilla is done...Approx
       6 minutes).
7)   Cut in quarters and display on serving plate.
8)   Garnish with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Ingredients for the Tuna:
1)   2 1/2 lb. Sushi quality Tuna Steak (cut into
       approx. 4 oz. slices)
2)   1/4 cup Sesame Seeds
3)   Salt and course Black Pepper
4)   1/4 cup Sesame Oil

Preparation for the Tuna:
1)   Season all steaks with sesame seeds, salt and pepper.
2)   In very hot and heavy skillet, heat and place tuna in
       pan (do not overload or temperature will drop.)
3)   Sear on each side for approx. 1 minute (depending
       on thickness).
4)   Note...tuna is best rare or medium rare.

Ingredients for the Dressing:
1)   1 cup Sesame Oil
2)   1 cup Olive Oil
3)   1/2 cup Rice Wine Vinegar
4)   3 each Limes (juice of)
5)   1 tbs. Dijon Mustard
6)   1 each Mango (peeled, diced)
7)   2 oz. Teriyaki Glaze (store bought)
8)   Salt and Pepper to taste

Preparation for the Dressing:
1)   Using a food processor or blender, place all
       ingredients together excluding oils.
2)   Mix in machine until smooth.
3)   Slowly add oils until completely incorporated
4)   Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
5)   Refrigerate.

Ingredients for the Greens:
1)   You will need approx. 2 1/2 lbs. of usable
        lettuce.
2)   Purchase your favorite greens wash and chop
       into small pieces.
3)   Refrigerate.

Assembly:
1)   In a large mixing bowl, combine greens, your
       favorite chopped vegetables, and dressing...
       and lightly toss.
2)   Fan sliced tuna on top of the salad.
3)   Garnish with sesame seeds, diced mango, and
       crispy chow mein noodles (optional).
4)   Serve immediately.

Ingredients:
1)   12 oz. New York Sirloin (or your favorite
       steak)
2)   1 oz. Cooking Oil
3)   2 oz. Brown Sauce or Gravy
4)   2 oz. Heavy Cream
5)   2 oz. Blue Cheese Crumbles
6)   1 oz. Brandy (optional)
7)   Salt and Pepper to taste

Preparation:
1)   Heat a heavy saute pan or iron skillet until very
       hot.
2)   Season steak with salt and pepper.
3)   In a pan cook the steak to desired degree of
       doneness (best at medium-rare, 3 minutes on
       each side).
4)   Remove steak from pan, carefully away from
       flame add the brandy, then cook for 30 seconds.
5)   Add remaining ingredients until cheese has melted
       and sauce has a smooth consistency.
6)   Pour over the steak.
7)   Serve.

Note...goes great with sauteeed spinach.

Good Eating!!!

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