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Trick or Treat: Caviar recipes for Halloween

Trick or Treat: Caviar recipes for Halloween

by | Oct 11, 2021 | General

It’s Halloween month! and what are you cooking? Pumpkins? We all love pumpkins for Halloween but have you ever tried Caviar? Yes! This year take a chance for trying new recipes and surprise your family, friends, or guests. Caviar is one of the top delicacies in the world, some people think Caviar can only be eaten at fancy restaurants but this is a huge myth. All types of Caviar – Imported or domestic- are available to shop online and be delivered to your home. So, for this Halloween make sure to use Caviar in your recipes. There’s no excuse!

Before going ahead with the recipe’s ideas, let’s remember which types of Caviar exist so you can decide which one you would like to try for this event. Caviar is eggs or roe collected from the sturgeon family, traditionally sourced from the Caspian and Black Seas. There are many types of Caviar but you should know there are two main categories: Imported and Domestic.  When Caviar comes from its original source in Europe this product is Imported Caviar and its most recognized types are: Ossetra, Beluga and Kaluga.  When Caviar is farmed and produced in the United States, it is called Domestic Caviar. This type of Caviar is known for being more affordable without losing the Caviar experience. Try Paddlefish Caviar or Hackleback Caviar and find it out for yourself. At last, there’s still one more option: Fish Roe.  When we say roe, we are referring to all unfertilized eggs collected from marine animals. Salmon roe and the roe from whitefish, trout, cod, red caviar, ikura, and tobiko, etc. are considered “Caviar substitutes” and not Caviar. No matter which type of Caviar you choose, they’re all available in our online store. Visit House of Caviar and discover our selection of the greatest quality Caviar picked especially for you!

Beluga caviar

Now it’s time to cook!

These are three recipe ideas for you to try this Halloween using Caviar. Make sure to buy your favorite and the rest is up to you, be creative and enjoy.

Halloween Caviar Crackers

halloween caviar crakers

Ingredients:

  • Tortillas
  • Melted Butter
  • Crème fraiche
  • Halloween cookie cutters
  • Salmon Roe or Caviar 

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and put it on a conventional bake. Using your cookie cutter, cut out as many shapes as you can from your tortillas. Use the melted butter to lightly coat tortillas. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. Once your tortillas have cooled, add a dollop of crème fraiche and carefully place a spoonful of Caviar on top. Serve immediately and Happy Halloween!

Sweet Potatoes with Caviar

sweet potato with caviar

Ingredients:

  • 2 Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons of chopped Chives
  • 1/4 cup of  Crème Fraîche
  • Caviar

Slice 2 sweet potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake at 425 degrees F° until crisp, about 15 minutes, then cool on a rack. Mix 2 tablespoons chopped chives with 1/4 cup Crème Fraîche. Dollop on the potatoes and top with Caviar.

Four-Layer Caviar Dip

four layer caviar dip

Ingredients:

  • 6 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2  teaspoon kosher salt
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup finely chopped red onion, rinsed and dried
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh chives
  • 2 ounces Black Caviar (such as Paddlefish)
  • Water crackers

Stir together chopped eggs, sour cream, mayonnaise, and salt in a medium bowl. Lightly grease a 6-inch ring mold with cooking spray. Spoon egg mixture evenly on the bottom of prepared ring mold. Top evenly with onion. Stir together cream cheese and chives in a bowl, and gently spread over onion; top with Black Caviar. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Unmold onto a serving plate or platter, and serve with crackers.

These recipes can be served as appetizers for a private party or family reunion. Which one was your favorite? If you want to keep digging on recipe ideas check Food and Wine, Food Network, or Yummly. And remember the best way to get Caviar is to buy it in a reputable store. Visit House of Caviar and discover our variety of fine food products. We’ll be looking forward to seeing you!

 

​Using Fish Roe in Holiday Dishes

​Using Fish Roe in Holiday Dishes

by | Nov 23, 2016 | General

Using Fish Roe in Holiday Dishes

Whether it’s the visually stunning salmon roe or the rich flavor of the opulent sturgeon eggs, using fish roe in holiday dishes is now a seated trend. While the tradition of serving a pricey, ice bedded Ossetra accompanied by toast points and crème fraiche with the usual garnishes is still a staple at most elegant affairs; modern gourmands are getting creative about utilizing different types of fish roe for their holiday gatherings.

More and more people agree that the pop and burst of flavor when using fish roe in holiday dishes enhances the gastronomic pleasure of party fare. And, with so many fish roe options available today, party planners have an abundance of holiday recipe ideas that appeals to a wider range of guests. Inspiring creations such as layering caviar and other fish roe flavors for richer more festive presentations is a challenging though appealing concept when cooking with fish roe. Such was the case for food stylist Corine Kulak who turned a simple canape of bread, creme fraiche, golden whitefish roe, salmon roe and paddlefish roe into a luxurious arrangement of alternating concentric discs and colors.

Using fish roe in holiday dishes is one way you can ramp up the atmosphere of the season whether you are dining alone, with a significant other or a crowd. Here are some roe tips and holiday recipe ideas to pack price friendly panache using fish roe in holiday dishes.

  • Create simple yet visually appealing fish roe platters with a variety of vegetables such as sliced cucumbers or endive leaves topped with the delicate sweet flavors and brilliance of Tobiko Flying Fish Roe.
  • Opt for easy fish roe recipes when cooking with fish roe such as Ina Garten’s silky salmon roe dipwith all the ingredients combined in a single bowl and ready in thirty minutes or less from start to finish.
  • Soups garnished with caviar or fish roe are a seasonal favorite.Use Herruga Caviar that is made from herring roe to add an intense, smokey flavor to any everyday mundane soup.
  • Before you start setting up for that party, enjoy an early indulgence by folding black pepper bowfin roe, chives and other ingredient of your choice into a fluffy omelet. Bowfin Roe is a great alternative to sturgeon caviar.An even more ancient species than the sturgeon population, Bowfin or Amia Calva yields a black roe that has a distinctively spicy flavor and turns red when heated. Keep these interesting attributes in mind also when adding this fish roe in your holiday dishes.
  • A variety of fish roe can be purchased at online stores, specialty grocery stores and seafood counters that offer gourmet options. When buying fish roe, it is important to note that according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration only sturgeon roe can be labeled “solely” as caviar; roe from fish other than sturgeon roe must be prefaced by the name of the fish such as:Black Bowfin Roe, Salmon roe, Trout Roe, Tobiko Flying Fish Roe vs Beluga Caviar, Ossetra Caviar or Kaluga Caviar.
  • If you are sensitive to environmental issues and sustainability in fish roe production, talk to your seller about where the fish is from, if it was captured in the wild or farm raised and methods used for harvesting the roe.

Remember, fish roe is a delicacy.Although many recipes call for frying, sautéing or baking; overcooked roe can lose its flavor. No matter how you chose to prepare it, fish roe comes in a range of succulent flavor profiles and colors that is a beautiful addition to any holiday menu.

Learn more about the best ways to eat, serve or how to incorporate caviar and fish roe into your holiday dishes by following House of Caviar and Fine food online or on Facebook. Since all our gourmet products meet the strictest importation and quality standards you can feel secure that you are getting the purest and freshest caviar and fish roe when you visit our online store.