7 seared scallops with champagne and Recipes

saffron thread (a generous pinch), butter, scallops , with any juices reserved, dry champagne (and then you can drink the rest! -- ) or 4 tbsp sparkling wine (and then you can drink the rest! -- ), heavy cream, a lemon, salt and pepper, flat leaf parsley sprig, to garnish

sea scallops , side muscles removed, unsalted butter, divided, minced shallots, champagne grapes (about 4 oz) or black grapes, halved, fresh lemon juice, sliced almonds, toasted, chopped fresh italian parsley

cold unsalted butter plus 8 tablespoons, cut into pieces, minced garlic, fresh watercress, coarse stems removed, well rinsed with water clinging to leaves, salt, freshly ground white pepper, sea scallops, patted dry, olive oil, minced shallots, brut champagne, parmesan crisps , recipe follows, sheet frozen puff pastry , defrosted, egg, beaten, grated parmesan, sesame seeds

butter, leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped, brut champagne, whipping cream, sea scallops, caviar, chopped fresh tarragon

linguini, sea scallops, salt and freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil , plus some for drizzling, butter, divided, garlic, chopped, shallot, finely chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, springs fresh thyme, leaves removed and chopped, dry white wine, seafood stock or clam juice, leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn, chopped flat-leaf parsley , a handful, lemon , zested and juiced, baby arugula or any mixed greens, grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in 1/2, drizzle extra-virgin olive oil, splash balsamic vinegar, salt and freshly ground black pepper, strawberries, split of champagne, perfect for 2