4 butternut seared Recipes

butternut squash (about 2 medium), olive oil, divided, chopped onion (about 2 large), chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh or 1/2 tbsp dried sage, chopped fresh or 1/8 tsp dried thyme, water, sea salt, divided, coarsely ground black pepper, divided, garlic cloves, minced, sliced radicchio (about 1 1/4 lb), balsamic vinegar, grated fresh parmesan cheese

fresh sea scallops per person (remove coral if attached - it s the orange-looking thing - some consider a delicacy), baby salad greens or a combination of salad greens you would like: try radiccio for color, butternut, baby spinach, endive and romaine hearts., kosher salt & freshly ground cracked pepper, butter, juice of 1 lemon, balsamic dressing - i repeat the ingredients and recipe for salad dressing here, good balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, balsamic syrup (tis the secret ingredient) (also called condensed or cream of balsamic - it can be found in ny at places such as turco s and trader joe s and specialty food stores)(and note, its slightly pricey but lasts and lasts and its very versatile and fantastic on top of fruits like strawberries, etc.), good olive oil, fresh garlic minced, fresh (if possible ) tarragon - dried ok, honey, mayonnaise (lo-fat works great too), dijon mustard, grainy mustard, kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper, equipment needed for salad dressing: bowl, whisk, container with lid for placing leftovers or reserves in fridge. i usually use a cleaned commercial salad dressing container so it can easily be squirted onto salad., equipment needed for scallops: skillet, paper towels, squirt bottle if you wish to be fancy with salad dressing in plating dish, 1 working exhaust fan in case skillet smokes.

veal sweetbread nuggets, essence , recipe follows, flour, olive oil, chopped shallots, chopped garlic, chopped fresh parsley leaves, grated parmigiano-reggiano, salt and freshly ground black pepper, double-cut veal loin chops (about 14 oz each and with a 3-inch bone), butter, sugar, ground cinnamon, diced peeled granny smith apples, diced butternut squash, blanched, toasted pecan pieces, foie gras (about 2 oz each), veal reduction, chopped chives, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, dried thyme