Here are the ones we just cant get over, and never will. In addition to rodgers acclaim as the beardwinning chef of zuni cafe, she is also responsible for one of the most loved cookbooks of recent memory, 2002s zuni cafe cookbook. Ive made the bread salad portion of the recipe from the zuni cafe cookbook a number of times its heaven, but have always cheated on the chicken part. Roast chicken with bread salad recipe judy rodgers. It was so memorable, that i bought the zuni cafe cookbook just for this one recipe. Harold mcgee concludes, what makes the zuni cafe cookbook a real treasure is the voice of zuni s judy rodgers, whose book repeatedly sheds a fresh and revealing light on ingredients and dishes, and even on the nature of cooking itself. Over the years, as i traveled to the bay area in search of new. Not only are chef judy rodgers recipes easy to follow and well constructed, her cookbook is written to teach the reader how to think like a chef. Zuni cafe cookbook by judy rodgers, hardcover barnes. Remove and discard the lump of fat inside the chicken.
Zuni cafe whole chicken and bread salad recipe food woolf. In the zuni cafe cookbook, a book customers have been anticipating for years, chef and owner judy rodgers provides recipes for zunis most wellknown. This recipe is inspired by the method outlined in the. It is simple, straitforward food that is comforting and appealing to everyone. I am not sure how the recipe appears in the zuni cafe cookbook whether the ingredients for each component were listed separately, whether the instructions were actually sequential since they can potentially happen simultaneously, etc. Zuni cafe, the san francisco restaurant that helped define. The chicken recipe that changed my life dallas news. You dont need a brick oven for this perfect roast chicken from the legendary chef judy rodgers but you. Small chickens, 234 to 312 pounds, flourish at high heat, roasting quickly and evenly. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 10 minutes.
These recipes and more can be found in the pages of rodgers 2002 cookbook, the zuni cafe cookbook, considered to be as much of a classic as the restaurant itself. Dec 10, 2008 ive made the bread salad portion of the recipe from the zuni cafe cookbook a number of times its heaven, but have always cheated on the chicken part. The zuni cafe is a famous, fancypants restaurant in san francisco. I have tasted, and tested with, a dozen different canned chicken stocks, and a few in wax boxesmostly salted, some saltfree, a few allnatural and organic candidates, most 99 percent fatfree. Originally inspired by zuni cafe here in san francisco, it is my goto dish. Nov 16, 2014 the late judy rodgers brought the simple roast chicken to international fame at the zuni cafe in san francisco. Roast chicken with bread salad recipe judy rodgers food. Zuni cafe roast chicken and bread salad recipe actual.
Our favorite recipes from the zuni cafe cookbook kitchn. Read the zuni cafe cookbookthe best, best roast chicken and bread salad ever long discussion from the chowhound home cooking, chicken food community. How to make zuni cafes roast chicken with bread salad. Feb 08, 2019 despite the passing of longtime chef judy rodgers in 20, who penned the zuni cafe cookbook w. But if the chicken is about method, the bread salad is more about recipe. Harold mcgee concludes, what makes the zuni cafe cookbook a real treasure is the voice of zunis judy rodgers, whose book. Jul 05, 2006 this recipe is adapted from the zuni cafe cookbook by judy rodgers. We started with the moosewood cookbook, and today we look at favorites from another kitchen stalwart. Slash the stretched skin between the thighs and breasts of the chicken, then tilt the bird and plate over the roasting pan to drain the juice into the drippings.
Is there anything better than zuni cafes roast chicken. Pour the clear fat from the pan, leaving the drippings. Fried eggs in bread crumbs i gilded the lily and put the egg with the bread crumbs over spaghettini aglio olio. Tun the heat to mediumlow and add the onions and a pinch of salt. Sep 17, 2002 the zuni cafe cookbook hardcover a compendium of recipes and cooking lessons from san franciscos beloved restaurant. Below, the elements of the zuni cafe roast chicken for two. Remove the chicken from the roasting pan and set on a plate. Read the zuni cafe cookbook the best, best roast chicken and bread salad ever long discussion from the chowhound home cooking, chicken food community. Dec 04, 20 in addition to rodgers acclaim as the beardwinning chef of zuni cafe, she is also responsible for one of the most loved cookbooks of recent memory, 2002s zuni cafe cookbook. Dec 03, 20 8 classic recipes from zuni cafe updated 11. Put the chicken in the skillet, breast side up, and roast for 30 minutes. A compendium of recipes and cooking lessons from san franciscos beloved resturant at.
Zuni cafe bread salad with currants, pine nuts, scallions food52. In her recipe headnotes, rodgers explains that these smaller chickens technically called fryers are better for this roasting technique because they have a greater skintomeat ratio and stay more succulent after roasting. Dont substitute a jumbo roasterit will be too lean and wont tolerate high heat, which is the second requirement of the method. One of the best rustic recipes out there is this incredibly delicious roast chicken with arugula bread salad from ina gartens make it ahead cookbook. Zuni roast chicken for two roasted in the woodfired brick oven. Categories chef recipes, entrees, inside restaurants tags easy whole roasted chicken, judy rodgers cookbook, zuni cafe restaurant san francisco. The zuni cafe cookbook is available at zuni cafe or you may download our order form. The late judy rodgers brought the simple roast chicken to international fame at the zuni cafe in san francisco. The zuni cafe cookbook hardcover a compendium of recipes and cooking lessons from san franciscos beloved restaurant. The zuni roast chicken depends on three things, beginning with the small. Zuni cafe in san fran, is worldfamous for this chicken recipe. This week were sharing our favorite recipes from five classic cookbooks. If there were a list of the 100 greatest restaurant dishes of all time, zunis roasted chicken would definitely crack the top 20.
The first time i ate at the zuni cafe i had this dish, served for two, which is served with a bread salad, currants, and pine nuts. Begin preparing the bread salad up to several hours before serving. May 24, 2018 one of the best rustic recipes out there is this incredibly delicious roast chicken with arugula bread salad from ina gartens make it ahead cookbook. It tastes like a rotisserie chicken moist and flavorful, meat falling off the bone, crispy skin. Despite the passing of longtime chef judy rodgers in 20, who penned the zuni cafe cookbook w. I recently prepared rodgerss recipe from the zuni cafe cookbook 2002. Originally inspired by zuni cafe here in san francisco, it is my goto dish for company. Recipes from this book recipe zuni roast chicken with bread salad. From 1 to 3 days before serving, season the chicken. This recipe comes from zuni cafe via smitten kitchen. Preheat a large castiron skillet in the oven for 5 minutes. Jan 19, 2009 my adaptation of judy rodgers citrus risotto from the zuni cafe cookbook serves 4 to 6 1 to 2 medium grapefruits, to yield 34 cup sections, plus juice 1 lime, to yield a scant 14 cup sections 2 tbsp unsalted butter 12 cup finely diced shallots or yellow onions 1 cup arborio, carnaroli, or vialone nano rice do not substitute other rice. Since the linguine had garlic and parsley in it, i didnt use the optional.
The zuni roast chicken depends on three things, beginning with the small size of the bird. Choose a shallow flameproof roasting pan or dish barely larger than the chicken, or use a 10inch skillet with an allmetal handle. Chicken stock brewed from mostly bones, especially stockpiled, tired ones, tastes dull to me and isnt worth the trouble, or even the small expense. When i tasted the first piece of my own bread, i knew the zuni cafe cookbook recipe kate at savourfare turned me on to would be my next recipe. Pour 4 tablespoons of the oil into a medium saucepan. Oct 20, 2015 this week were sharing our favorite recipes from five classic cookbooks. Oct 25, 2007 judy rodgers original recipe from the zuni cafe cookbook calls for a 2 34 to 3 12pound chicken. Her words are clear, direct and always informative. Sprinkle with salt, tossing to coat well, and refrigerate, covered, for about 8 hours or up to 24 hours. Dont be skeptical because it is a celebrity cookbook. In her recipe headnotes, rodgers explains that these smaller chickens technically called fryers are better for this roasting technique because. For the roasted chicken, we like to use barbara kafkas simplest roast chicken.
Though i have never been to zuni cafe in san francisco, i consider myself a fan. My adaptation of judy rodgers citrus risotto from the zuni cafe cookbook serves 4 to 6 1 to 2 medium grapefruits, to yield 34 cup sections, plus juice 1 lime, to yield a scant 14 cup sections 2 tbsp unsalted butter 12 cup finely diced. Its an easy marinade that gets mixed together in a blender. Not a standard step in many roasting recipes, rodgers says flipping the chicken is.
Judy rodgers original recipe from the zuni cafe cookbook calls for a 2 34 to 3 12pound chicken. The reason its so good is because she insists on small freerange birds. Dec 03, 20 if there were a list of the 100 greatest restaurant dishes of all time, zunis roasted chicken would definitely crack the top 20. This recipe is adapted from the zuni cafe cookbook by judy rodgers. It tastes like a rotisserie chicken moist and flavorful, meat falling off the. Flip the chicken over and roast another 1520 minutes. You may remember the best hidden tip from this cookbook, but what about the recipes. In the zuni cafe cookbook, a book customers have been anticipating for years, chef and owner judy rodgers provides recipes for zunis most wellknown dishes, ranging from the zuni roast chicken to the espresso granita. Ive yet to encounter a chef who is more observant about the way food behaves and then able to convey it in words. Thanksgiving roast chicken, zuni cafe style from legendary. Mar 30, 2020 the zuni roast chicken depends on three things, beginning with the small size of the bird.
Before she died in 20, too young at 57, she wrote the zuni cafe cookbook 2002, w. The zuni cafe cookbook and the legacy of judy rodgers eater. There is only one home recipe for roasted chicken i have ever wanted to try and it is from the zuni cafe in san francisco. Gwyneth is a foodie just like us and her recipes, especially in this book, are great. Zuni cafe cookbookthe best, best roast chicken and bread.
Judy rodgers, zunis longtime minder and chef, is mostly to thank for the many fond memories. How to make a zuni cafe roasted chicken at home kitchn. I am not sure how the recipe appears in the zuni cafe cookbook whether the ingredients for each component were listed separately, whether the instructions were actually sequential since they can potentially. Mar 04, 2018 zuni cafe, 1658 market street, san francisco 001 415 552 2522. Its poured over the chicken and then roasted in the oven, per the way zuni cafe does it. Oct 08, 20 zuni cafe chef judy rodgers says she couldnt have foreseen how successful her roast chicken for two would become when she added it to the san francisco restaurants menu in 1987. Harold mcgee concludes, what makes the zuni cafe cookbook a real treasure is the. Dont substitute a jumbo roasterit will be too lean and wont tolerate. Add about a tablespoon of water to the hot pan and swirl. Flip the chicken once more and recrisp the breast skin for 1015 minutes.
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