4 seared with brussels sprouts and Recipes

brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise, bacon slices (3 oz), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces, low-sodium chicken broth, water, unsalted butter, salt, sugar, sea scallops (1 1/4 lb), tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary, olive oil, cornstarch, fresh lemon juice

duck breasts, unsalted butter, shallots, finely diced, pinot noir wine (or light red wine), beef stock, pomegranate juice, fresh thyme, finely diced, cayenne, brussels sprout, leaves removed, olive oil, salt, pepper

young tuscan red wine , also known as vino novello, whole chestnuts, peeled (see note ), white pekin duck breasts, skin on and excess fat trimmed, salt and freshly ground pepper, brussels sprouts , trimmed of outer leaves and sliced into three pieces from stem to tip, balsamic vinegar