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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!

 

Expand Your Palate with Caviar Recipes

Expand Your Palate with Caviar Recipes

by | Jun 28, 2016 | General

Raise the bar on your next recipe by adding caviar.

Caviar is a delicacy that has evaded the masses for some time, but more alternatives to the black gold found in the Caspian Sea are allowing people to either forego the imported pearls and enjoy domestic sources of caviar from different fish such as salmon, trout, flying fish, etc. or try both the classic delicacies and the American varieties.

Purists hold that caviar should only be served on toast points or unsalted crackers in order to allow the taste and texture to stand out as the star of the plate. They would then follow up their bite with a straight shot of frozen vodka. Others who are not strict about their caviar eating experience enjoy adding a few extras to their caviar such as crème fraiche, lemon wedges, minced onion, and more while accompanying their morsels with champagne.

Once you have tried caviar in its simplest form, perhaps you may be interested in seeing it in a supporting role amongst other components to make up an appetizer. Chefs have experimented with ways to cook with caviar, adding it to dishes to capitalize on distinct flavors in an effort to create culinary masterpieces. Some are masterfully complicated and others are perfect for looking fancy without breaking a sweat or the bank.

A traditional caviar appetizer is Caviar on Blini. A blini is a Russian pancake made with yeast. The blini – about the size of a silver dollar – is topped with crème fraiche and then topped with salmon or trout roe.

Upgrade your favorite secret recipe for deviled eggs with these toppings: a teaspoon of caviar, a dollop of crème fraiche and an elegant slice of chive. These deviled eggs with caviar are great at any gathering.

Pate is traditionally a mixture ground meat and fat in a spreadable form. This common French dish can be altered to take on a more aquatic air with the use of of smoked salmon and caviar. Serve the smoked salmon on a base of salmon mouse and top the stack with a dollop of caviar. Serve the smoked salmon and caviar pate with a slice of lime and avocado and eat with crackers.

If you’re feeling a bit adventurous, try a truffle custard with crab and caviar. This appetizer/first course is decadent and rich with ingredients like heavy cream, milk, crab meat, truffle oil, and of course caviar. To assemble this recipe, fill a short glass with the truffle custard and place the crab meat on the top. The creaminess of the custard will support the meat and prevent it from sinking. Top with a drop of black caviar.

Twice-cooked potatoes with caviar is special because of the type of caviar sitting atop the potato skin which is stuffed with a mixture of potato and crème fraiche. American Paddlefish caviar has a nutty and fruity flavor, introducing an interesting dynamic to the dish.

 

Regardless of which caviar recipes you experiment with and how you choose to plate your caviar, it should always be kept on ice when it is in its tin or jar. It also should be consumed on one occasion and should not be saved for later. The quality and freshness is integral to the tasting experience and adding caviar to a recipe is sure to take it to the next level. Find a wide selection of caviar as well as other fine delicacies and caviar recipe tips and at the House of Caviar and Fine Foods.