Jenn K's List: cocktail party

• 250g strong bread flour

  • 2 cups

• 3/4 pound raw shrimp, shelled and deveined

  • I usually skip the shrimp and use a total of 1 lb of pork

• Beluga Lentil Crostini Recipe

  • I made a very small batch of these just for me & Mat, and they were fantastic and I will definitely make them again for a party. or just for us.
• 1 lb. black beluga lentils

  • I used Puy lentils (aka French green lentils)
• 2 big bunches of chives

  • skipped these because my garden chives are not up yet, but I will be making this again with chives when they appear!
• Let cool.

  • I added a little splash of balsamic at this point, because I think vinegar + lentils is one of the greatest combinations ever.
• In a large bowl add the oil/butter and salt. Add all the sliced baguette rounds to the bowl and toss well.

  • I just brushed with olive oil rather than getting a big bowl dirty.

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• • 150 g flour
   
  • 150 g semolina

  • 1 cup of each. I have used different flour/spice combos and they have all worked! Mat's favourite is when I mix a big pinch of cayenne and about 1 tsp of paprika in with the dough (1 cup unbleached all-purpose and 1 cup whole wheat) and then sprinkle with a healthy amount of sea salt before baking.
• Knead for another 2 minutes. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.

  • I always skip this step.