36 balsamic pear chicken and Recipes

butternut squash (about 3 lb), onion, chopped, canola oil, curry powder, garlic cloves, minced, minced fresh gingerroot, salt, reduced-sodium chicken broth, pears, peeled and chopped, heavy whipping cream, balsamic vinegar and snipped chives, optional

olive oil, balsamic vinegar, baby arugula, orange section, smoked chicken, diced, brown rice, cooked, pear, diced

butter, firm pears, peeled and thinly sliced, sugar, boneless pork loin chops (4 oz each and 1/3 inch thick ), salt, pepper, cornstarch, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, dried rosemary, crushed

sweetened dried cranberries, balsamic vinegar, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, sugar, dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, olive oil, mixed salad greens, sweetened dried cranberries, bartlett pears, cored and sliced, chopped pecans, toasted

boned pork legs (6lb 8oz), olive oil, fresh rosemary, leaves chopped, butter (1oz), carrot, finely chopped, stalk celery, finely chopped, onion, roughly chopped, black peppercorns, clear honey, white wine vinegar, dry white wine , such as sauvignon blanc (7fl oz), fresh chicken stock, butter (2oz), dark muscovado sugar, balsamic vinegar, slightly under ripe pears, halved and cored but not peeled

bone in rib center-cut pork chops, vegetable oil, firm pear, cored and cut into 3/4 in wedges, sugar, salt, pepper, chicken broth, unsalted butter, balsamic vinegar, crumbled blue cheese

pecan halves, icing sugar, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, spinach leaves, diced radicchio, ripe pear, peeled, cored and diced, brie cheese, diced, sliced grilled chicken (optional) or 4 oz seafood (optional), thawed orange juice concentrate, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, dijon mustard, liquid honey

head garlic, cloves removed and peeled, fresh rosemary sprigs, needles stripped from stem, plus 8 sprigs, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and fresh ground black pepper, leg of lamb , boned butterflied and surface fat removed, salt and pepper, red-skinned pears, balsamic vinegar, fresh rosemary sprigs, black pepper polenta , recipe follows, soft polenta with parmesan and black pepper, chicken stock, salt, polenta or yellow cornmeal, heavy cream, unsalted butter, at room temperature, freshly grated parmesan, freshly ground black pepper

boneless skinless chicken breasts, seasoned flour, clarified butter, whole leek , root removed,rinsed and sliced, pears, peeled and chooped, sugar, cream, apple juice, balsamic vinegar, sugar, gorgonzola

pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1cm cubes, olive oil, honey, quinoa, rinsed well and drained, whole bbq chicken, mixed lettuce leaves, baby spinach leaves, baby rocket (arugula), lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced, carrot , thinkly sliced, red capsicum, thinly sliced (sweet bell pepper), grape tomatoes, halved (can use cherry tomatoes), pear, cut into thin wedges (packham pear suggested), avocado, diced, cashews (use roasted and salted ), feta cheese, honey mustard dressing or balsamic dressing or caramelised balsamic dressing, to serve

garlic cloves, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, olive oil, sliced red cabbage, shredded cooked chicken, fennel bulb, thinly sliced, head radicchio, thinly sliced, red onion, thinly sliced, coarsely chopped toasted walnuts, carrot, peeled , cut into matchstick-size pieces, pear, peeled, cored , cut into 16 slices, crumbled gorgonzola cheese (about 4 oz)

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

washed and dried mesclun salad greens, asian pears, cored and peeled and cut into fine dice, salad dressing made of 1/2 cup hazelnut or walnut oil mixed with 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar, salt and freshly ground black pepper, skinless boneless duck breast halves, olive oil, ground cardamom , cloves, coriander and cumin, peeled, seeded and julienned fresh tomatoes, good flavored veal stock (store-bought ) or chicken broth, black pitted olives, for garnish

olive oil, sweet onion (or shallot), finely minced, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar , packed, coarse grain dijon mustard, bagged mixed salad greens, ripe red apples or pears, cored and thinly sliced (about 2 cups), dried cranberries or cherries, toasted pecans, crumbled blue cheese (optional)