Sesame Crusted Tuna

4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna for equal steaks

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil sprinkle garlic salt sprinkle white pepper

1/2 cup black and white sesame seeds (Or you can use just one of the colors)

METHOD

1Preheat the griddle side on high for 10 minutes. Mix the soy sauce and sesame oil and brush the steaks with the combined mixture. Sprinkle both sides of steaks modestly with garlic salt and white pepper.

2Place sesame seeds on a plate. Press the steaks into the seeds to coat completely.

3Place the steaks on griddle and cook for 4 minutes per side for medium rare.

PRESENTATION

Serve this is wonderful served with a mayonaise tinted with wasabi on a bed of mixed feild greens or a ginger vinagarette.

Recipe courtesy Debra Murray, Wolfgang Puck HSN Guest Host

Spicy Tomato and Basil

Bruschetta

12 Slices

INGREDIENTS

4 large ripe tomatoes, cored, and cut into 1/2 inch dice

1/2 cup chopped oven dried tomatoes (Or drained canned ones) 1/2 cup basil leaves, julienned

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

12 slices country style italian bread, slice 3/4 inch thick 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon roasted garlic

METHOD

1Preheat griddle or grill surface on high for 10 minutes. Place tomatoes, 1/3 cup basil salt and peppers in a med size bowl, toss well & set aside.

2Grill the bread until golden on both sides, approx 2 minutes per side. Place toast onto a serving dish or platter.

3In a small bowl mix together the olive oil and roasted garlic. Brush this over both sides of bread. Using a slotted spoon, drain off excess liquid, divide tomato mixture evenly between the bread slices. Garnish with remaining basil.

Recipe courtesy "Live, Love, Eat! The Best of Wolfgang Puck, Random House 2002