Cooking From Every Angle
Tartine with Mustard Mayo and Mashed Avocado
- Amanda
Sometimes I need to be reminded of the simple not-quite-recipes that are just as pleasing as an elaborate feast. Last week, my friend Peter took me to lunch at Iris Cafe, a sweet oasis tucked away on a residential Brooklyn street. I ordered toasts with mustard mayonnaise and mashed avocado, drank a ginger beer, and couldn't have been happier.
Here I share this humble gem, along with another favorite, fresh radishes with butter and salt. The butter temperature is key -- it should be pliable but not at all mushy. I trust you to supply the ginger beer. Happy lunching.
Tartine with Mustard Mayo and Mashed Avocado
Serves 1
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
- 2 slices whole grain bread, toasted
- 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled
- A few drops lemon juice
- Salt
In a small bowl, blend the mustard and mayonnaise. Spread on the toasted bread. In another bowl mash the avocado with the lemon juice and salt to taste. Spoon the avocado over the mustard mayo and spread it to the edges.
Radishes with Butter and Salt
Serves 1
- Handful fresh radishes with their tops attached, scrubbed
- Fresh unsalted butter, just below room temperature (so it's soft but not oily)
- Flaky sea salt like Maldon
Dip the radishes in butter and then salt. Crunch!
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Comments (27)
almost 3 years ago chez danisse
Just ate the toasts. Excellent!
almost 3 years ago tigerwoman
your photo with the multigrain bread from elis (now available at NYC costcos) brought back memories of our yuppie gourmet sandwich shop days in midtown @ Paradise Catering and Cafe
we used that exact( delicious ) bread with fresh avocado slices, alpha sprouts and cheddar cheese for our #13 sandwich - yummy cold or pressed/grilled.
thanks for a trip down memory lane.
ate some ripe avocado with my salad for dinner tonight,
hass avocados are plentiful and cheap at our local produce markets these days.
almost 3 years ago amanda
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
It's great bread -- makes delicious toast. Merrill also likes to toast it and top it with fresh ricotta and a pinch of salt.
almost 3 years ago Erin from Long Island
Just add a frsh-from-the-gaden tomato and you have my FAVORITE summer meal!
(okokok, so I add bacon or ham a lot too)
almost 3 years ago amanda
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
BLTs with avocado are also one of my summer go-tos.
almost 3 years ago KLL5
This is a variation of a sandwich I often whip up a variation of for a quick lunch. Grated carrot would be a nice addition. So would... A splash of balsamic. A few basil leaves. Pinch of cumin. Cherry tomatoes.
almost 3 years ago amanda
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
Thanks for these ideas!
almost 3 years ago Canned
Try adding grated lemon peel, juice and anchovy paste to the butter., spread it on the grain bread, top with sliced radishes and sliced chives and you have company food....
almost 3 years ago amanda
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
Definitely going to try this -- thanks.
almost 3 years ago Tulip
delish, healthy, vegan and i see in the photo my favorite Zabars Heath Loaf: the best crunchy whole wheat bread in NYC
almost 3 years ago amanda
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
Wow -- great eye. Love this bread.
almost 3 years ago ENunn
Made one; ate it. Made another one; ate that, too. This is my new lunch.
almost 3 years ago amanda
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
Like your decision making process. Thanks for giving it a try.
almost 3 years ago lapadia
During my childhood years, our California relatives always sent a crate of avocados; one way they were used up was to smash one or two with a little lemon, salt, pepper and garlic, and spread on bread crusty Italian bread…yum, such a treat. Haven’t had that for a while, nor have I tried with a bit of Dijon or mayo, hmmm, think I will have to revisit my childhood avocado treat…Thanks!
almost 3 years ago amanda
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
Interesting that avocados were a special gift not so long ago.
almost 3 years ago KelseyTheNaptimeChef
I love meals like this, especially in the summer when everything is so fresh all you really have to do is make a spread and assemble some yummy condiments to go with breads, veggies and meats.
almost 3 years ago amanda
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
I feel the same way.
almost 3 years ago Allison Cay Parker
Thanks for the not-really-recipe recipes, Amanda. I think I've figured out tomorrow's menu now. Cheers to the ginger beer as well.
almost 3 years ago amanda
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
Oh good -- enjoy!
almost 3 years ago WinnieAb
Have you had the Alton Brown-inspired sandwich with mashed avocado and sardines? If you like sardines (or at least appreciate how good they are for you), it's pretty tasty...love radishes with butter and salt btw!
almost 3 years ago Allison Cay Parker
Wish I could get past the sardines. I know they are so good for you. Only way I can eat them is if they're super-fresh, and I'm sitting seaside at an outdoor cafe somewhere in, say, Portugal. Otherwise, there's just no hope. But the avocado and radishes--they're mine any day.
almost 3 years ago amanda
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
I haven't -- sounds good!
almost 3 years ago mtrelaun
Have you been to Café Gitane on Mott? Their rendition of avocado toast is very similar, and comes topped with red pepper flakes. Delish!
almost 3 years ago Allison Cay Parker
Oh, my goodness--haven't been to Gitane in ages, but used to go regularly. Don't remember the avocado toast w/red pepper flakes, but now I know I'll have to go back. Thanks for the reminder.
almost 3 years ago amanda
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
I haven't -- time to go!
almost 3 years ago Loves Food Loves to Eat
One of my faves is cream cheese on toast topped with mashed avocado, salt, and pepper!
almost 3 years ago amanda
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
Going to try it.