Archive for April, 2011

April 17, 2011

Anniversary Dinner

15 April 2011

Sautéed Duck Breasts

with

French Kiss

and

Bronco Bob’s Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

Leeks and Fine Herbs Risotto

Wilted Spinach with Wine and Butter

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Start the risotto early! Takes over an hour to cook. I could not find the pancetta, so used bacon. Gives it a smoky flavor. Short on fine herbs so just used this and that, and the parsley. Made only 2/3 of the recipe.

Cut slits in the fat on the duck breasts and then dusted with French Kiss. Sautéed in the All-Clad fat side first, then poured off most of the rendered fat. Then sautéed meat side down till done. Removed to a warm plate and then added Bronco Bob’s to the pan to make a warm sauce.

Spinach was the usual. Very good with this.

Wine: Natura – Organic Carmener 2009. Self described as “Dark Chocolate, Spiced Currant, Warm Toffee.” From Chile. Was very good with this.

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April 17, 2011

Quick Supper

14 April 2011

Steamed Mussels in Chipotle Chile Broth

Crusty Bread

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Mussels from BA June 1999 filed under TAPAS.

Forgot the tomatoes unfortunately, they are a good addition. Could add chorizo or other sausage. Maybe fresh jalapeños.  Do not salt at the end! Plenty from the other ingredients.  Two pounds is good for two, four pounds is a bit too much for the big Calphalon pot, but can be done.

Make sure you have good bread.

Salad would be good.

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