Bistro von Brueck

Brueck's Ice Water is a simple cocktail that usually includes gin, vodka, lime juice, triple sec, and lemon-lime soda. Ingredients 1 1/4 ounces vodka, like J. Rieger's Premium Wheat Vodka 3/4 ounce riesling, preferably the kabinett style 1/2 ounce chamomile syrup (recipe follows) 3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed 2 ounces sparkling mineral water, like Topo Chico or Jarritos Mineragua Garnish: lime wheel Steps Combine all ingredients except sparkling mineral water in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 15–20 seconds, until well chilled. Pour sparkling mineral water in a highball glass, and strain the mixture from the shaker over it. Add fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel. How to Make Chamomile Syrup Combine 32 ounces water and 1/2 cup dried chamomile flowers in a pot.  Bring to a high simmer, and steep for 10 minutes.  Strain out the flowers using a fine-mesh sieve.  Return chamomile tea to the pot and combine with equal parts granulated sugar.  Stir u...

Yield:   4   servings   Prep:   5 minutes   minutes Cook:   10 minutes   minutes Total:   15 minutes   minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cups corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves ½ teaspoon chili powder 1 clove garlic, pressed 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice Equipment Cast Iron Skillet Instructions Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add corn kernels and jalapeño, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in mayonnaise, cotija, cilantro, chili powder, garlic and lime juice. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.

These easy pancakes are the perfect side dish or appetizer to any meal. And best of all, they don't even taste "healthy"! Ingredients 1 pound zucchini, grated 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted 4 large eggs, beaten ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon garlic powder Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ¾ cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons olive oil Instructions Place grated zucchini in a colander over the sink. Add salt and gently toss to combine; let sit for 10 minutes. Using a clean dish towel or cheese cloth, drain zucchini completely. In a large bowl, combine zucchini, corn, eggs, basil, oregano and garlic powder; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cheese and flour until well combined. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Scoop tablespoons of batter for each pancake, flattening with a spatula, and cook until the underside is nicely golden br...

These fries are amazingly crisp-tender and healthy with just 135.4 calories. And no one would ever believe that these are actually baked! Yield:   6   servings   Prep:   15 minutes   minutes Cook:   20 minutes   minutes Total:   35 minutes   minutes Ingredients 1 cup Panko* ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside. In a large bowl, combine Panko, Parmesan and Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside. Working in batches, dredge zucchini in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to coat. Place zucchini onto prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 20-22 minutes, or unt...

The BEST potato salad hands down! A crowd-favorite that's so creamy using fresh avocado and NO MAYO. It's healthier and tastier! WIN! Yield:   8   servings   Prep:   15 minutes   minutes Cook:   30 minutes   minutes Total:   45 minutes   minutes Ingredients 4 slices bacon, diced 2 avocados, halved, seeded and peeled ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste For the potatoes 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried basil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. Place potatoes in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano and basil; season with salt an...

The best + easiest old-fashioned macaroni salad to bring to all the BBQs/potlucks! Everyone will be dying for the recipe! Yield:   8   servings   Prep:   2 hours   hours   20 minutes   minutes Cook:   15 minutes   minutes Total:   2 hours   hours   35 minutes   minutes Ingredients 2 cups elbow macaroni ¾ cup frozen peas 2 large eggs ⅔ cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ½ red bell pepper, diced ⅓ cup diced red onion 2 celery ribs, diced ¾ cup diced extra-sharp cheddar cheese Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Stir in peas during the last 1 minute of cooking time; drain well and rinse with cold water. Place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Cover eggs with a ti...

Crisp-tender, garlicky, herb hasselback potatoes make for the perfect side dish! And they're mini so it makes for easy serving! Yield: 4 servings  Prep: 20minutes Cook: 50minutes Total: 1hour 10minutes Ingredients 1 ½ pounds petite gold potatoes 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves 1 clove garlic, finely grated Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a sharp knife, make crosswise cuts in each potato, about 1/8-inch apart, stopping about 1/4 inch from the bottom. Place potatoes in a single layer, cut side up, onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place into oven and bake until tender and crisp, about 45-50 minutes. In a small bowl, combine remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, basil, chive...

Ingredients 2 ounces rye whiskey 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth 1/4 ounce maraschino liqueur 1/4 ounce Amer Picon (or Amaro Lucano) Steps Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir for 15–20 seconds until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass without garnish.

SURF AND TURF made in less than 30 min! The steak + scallops are so perfectly cooked with the best garlic butter sauce! Ingredients 2 1 1/2 inch thick beef tenderloin fillets (about 6 to 8 ounces) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 8-10 large sea scallops For the garlic butter sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons lemon zest Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium high heat for 8-10 minutes. Using paper towels, pat both sides of the steak dry; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Melt 2 tablespoons butter. Place the steaks in the middle of the skillet and cook until a dark crust has formed, about 4-6 minutes. Using tongs, flip, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until desired doneness; set ...

My favorite cozy weeknight soup made in 30 min! Loaded with tender tortellini, sausage and kale! And it's so easy! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium sweet onion, diced 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups chicken stock 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (3-inch) Parmesan rind, optional 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated three cheese tortellini ½ bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped ⅓ cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Equipment Dutch Oven Instructions Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat. Stir in garlic, onion and Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste...

Butter, mushrooms, shallots, garlic and thyme make for the perfect creamy, rich mushroom stroganoff! Made in just 30 min. EASY! Ingredients 8 ounces medium pasta shells 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 ½ pounds cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 large shallots, diced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups beef stock 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard ¾ cup sour cream ⅔ cup freshly grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves Instructions In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add mushrooms and shallots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and browned, about 5-7 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in garlic and thyme until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute Gradually whisk in ...

A speedy dinner made in 30 min from start to finish! Served with the most heavenly lemon dill cream sauce of your life. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 5 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill Instructions Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dredge chicken in 4 tablespoons flour until evenly coated. Heat canola oil and butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side; set aside. Reduce heat to medium low. Whisk in remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken stock and lemon juice. Bring to...

Such a great way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken! So easy, crispy and crunchy! Serve with guac, pico de gallo and sour cream! Ingredients 3 cups leftover shredded rotisserie chicken 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies 4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 4 ounces Pepper Jack cheese, shredded ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or more, to taste 12 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed 6 cups canola oil Instructions In a large bowl, combine chicken, green chiles, cheeses, cilantro, chili powder, cumin and hot sauce. Working one at a time, transfer tortilla to a work surface; place 1/3 cup chicken mixture in the center of each wrapper. Bring the bottom edge of the tortilla tightly over the filling, rolling from bottom to top until the top of the tortilla is reached; secure with wooden picks. Repeat with remaining tortilla and filling. Heat canola oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat until it rea...

Amazingly creamy, so bright, and super quick + easy. Comes together in 30 min! Serve with additional fresh Parmesan. Ingredients 8 ounces radiatore pasta 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium shallots, diced ¼ cup tomato paste ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more, to taste ¼ cup vodka 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon granulated sugar ½ cup heavy cream ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste ¼ cup basil leaves, chiffonade Instructions In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1 cup water and drain well. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and red pepper flakes until fragrant, about 1 minute. Working carefully, stir in vodka, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in crush tomatoes and sugar. Bring t...

These salmon kabobs are easy to make, hearty, light and healthy. And they're packed with tons of vibrant flavors! 368.1 calories. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 red onion, cut into chunks 1 zucchini, sliced into thick rounds 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves For the marinade 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon Sriracha, optional Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, Sriracha and pepper, to taste. Thread salmon, pineapple, red onion and zucchini onto skewers. Brush soy sauce mixture onto the skewers and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Add ka...

Crisp wonton cups filled with guacamole and cajun grilled shrimp. A quick and easy appetizer sure to impress everyone! Ingredients 24 round won ton wrappers 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 ½ cups guacamole, homemade or store-bought 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves Instructions Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly oil a 24-cup mini muffin tin or coat with nonstick spray. Fit a wonton wrapper into each of the 24 muffin tins, pressing carefully to make sure there is an opening in the center. Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, garlic and cajun seasoning; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Add shrimp to grill and cook, flipping once, until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes on each side. Fill each wonton with 1 tablespoon guacamole a...

Wonderfully crisp, tender, and just melt-in-your mouth amazing. Can be served as an appetizer, side dish or even a light main dish!  Ingredients 1 20-ounce package refrigerated hash brown potatoes* ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 large eggs, beaten 3 green onions, thinly sliced ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil Instructions In a large bowl, combine potatoes, Parmesan, flour, garlic, eggs, green onions and cayenne pepper; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Scoop tablespoons of batter for each pancake, flattening with a spatula, and cook until the underside is nicely golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side, about 2 minutes longer. Serve immediately. Notes *4 large russet potatoes can be substituted, coarsely grated and drained completely to extract as much liquid as po...

If you love a classic bellini but want to add a fruity twist, this Strawberry Bellini is for you! It's sweet, bubbly, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for brunch, celebrations, or just a casual weekend treat, this cocktail will be your new go-to sip. Ingredients 1 ounce strawberry purée 4 ounces prosecco Instructions Add strawberry purèe to the bottom of a champagne glass. Top with prosecco and gently stir with a bar spoon to combine. Garnish with a fresh, sliced strawberry.

Super easy and completely made from scratch (no Velveeta)! It's cheesy, sharp, smoky, unbelievably velvety and just SO GOOD! Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ cup milk ½ cup half and half* ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 4-ounce can diced jalapenos 2 cups shredded Wisconsin cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Wisconsin colby cheese Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in half and half, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in jalapeños and cheeses until melted, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately. Notes *Half and half is equal parts of wh...

The best crowd-pleasing chicken bites wrapped in crisp-tender bacon and smothered in a smoky-sweet BBQ sauce! Ingredients 1 2-ounce pouch KC Masterpiece® Original BBQ Sauce Mix & Dry Rub ¾ cup pineapple juice 1 tablespoon Sriracha 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 8 slices bacon, cut into thirds ¼ cup brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside. In a small bowl, combine together KC Masterpiece® Original BBQ Sauce Mix & Dry Rub, pineapple juice and Sriracha; set aside. Working one at a time, wrap each chicken in a piece of bacon. Dredge each chicken in the brown sugar, pressing to coat. Place chicken seam side down onto the prepared baking sheet, using toothpicks to secure if needed. Place into oven and bake for 15 minutes, brushing barbecue sauce mixture during the last 5-10 minutes of cooking time. Serve immediately...