5 pan seared brandy Recipes

olive oil, sea salt or kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, filet mignon, 1 1/2 inches thick, garlic clove, quartered, brandy or 2 oz cognac, unsalted butter, fresh parsley, chopped

hot chorizo sausages (5 oz), unsalted butter, softened, scallions, coarsely chopped, pimenton picante (see note ) or hot paprika, salt, shrimp, shelled and deveined, brandy, water, lemon wedges and crusty bread, for serving

steaks, trimmed, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, butter, minced shallots, green peppercorns , preferably in brine, lightly crushed, brandy, dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, worcestershire sauce, veal stock , home-made or store-bought, fresh tarragon, washed, dried, leaves finely chopped, fingerling potatoes, washed and dried, coarse sea salt, bay leaves

boneless skinless chicken breasts, flour (to dredge the chicken in), butter, olive oil, peach , preserve, ground ginger, ground black pepper, sliced peaches in juice, drained , but reserve 1/4 cup of the juice for the sauce. rough chop the peaches, chicken broth, onion, cut in half and then thin sliced (small), white wine (dry ), brandy, garlic, minced, red pepper flakes (add more accordingly to taste), fresh cilantro, kosher salt, ground black pepper, butter, cooked jasmine rice (use any brand , slow cooking, bagged, boxed or boil in bags. just use your favorite), chicken broth , to cook the rice in (optional), chopped scallion (about 3, green and white parts ), fresh cilantro, chopped, chopped pecans (you can toast them if you want), butter, salt, pepper