10 spears seared fresh Recipes

chopped crystallized ginger, chopped fresh ginger, brown sugar, sherry vinegar, whipping cream, firm-textured egg or white bread, toasted, crusts trimmed, chilled fresh duck foie gras, rinsed and patted dry (see notes ), coarse salt and fresh-ground pepper, fresh chive spears, rinsed

low-fat mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, tabasco, vegetable oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, hearts of romaine , halved lengthwise, crusty peasant bread, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, shaved

grouper , mahi mahi, tilapia or 1 1/2 lbs fish, of choice cut into equal fillets, kosher salt, olive oil, balsamic vinegar , drizzle (recipe below), asparagus spears, cooked, fresh fresh cilantro stems, lemon, thinly sliced, lime, thinly sliced, chopped chives, balsamic vinegar, water, hot, salt, sweet potatoes, peeled, 2-inch dice, milk, butter, 1/2-inch dice, white pepper, cinnamon, kosher salt, brown sugar, cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced, red bell pepper, sliced, yellow pepper, sliced, jalapeno peppers, seeded and cored, cut into 1/8-inch rings, red onion, sliced and seperated into rings, rice vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, cumin, fresh ground, fresh cilantro, chopped, splash habaneros or 1/2 favorite hot sauce

new potato, cut into 1/2 inch dice, olive oil (for sprinkling ), shelled fresh peas, blanched for 1 minute, asparagus spear, 2 inch cuts,blanched for 2 minutes, roughly chopped swiss chard, blanched for 2 minutes, sliced leek, white part only,blanched for 2 minutes, shelled fresh fava beans, blanched for 2 minutes and peeled, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh basil, heavy cream, lemon , juice of, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, dry white breadcrumb , toasted until golden, chopped garlic, chopped shallot, olive oil, boneless salmon fillets (skin intact), extra olive oil (for the fish), chopped parsley (for garnish )

dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, coarsely cracked black pepper, chopped fresh thyme, salt, muscovy duck breast, olive oil, leeks, washed, white and light green part, finely sliced, spears asparagus, blanched , shocked and sliced on bias into 1/2-inch pieces, water, salt, polenta, mascarpone, grated manchego cheese, freshly ground black pepper

extra-virgin olive oil, tournedos (fillet of beef steaks, each 1 to 1 1/4-inch thick), salt and freshly ground black pepper, shallots, finely chopped, sweet vermouth , a good glug, beef broth, cold butter, extra-virgin olive oil, sea scallops , muscle removed, salt and freshly ground black pepper, chives, chopped, asparagus spears , trimmed of woody ends, lemon, juiced, salt and pepper

lamb loin chops, 1 to 1-1/4 inches thick, salt and pepper, garlic cloves, minced, fresh oregano, chopped, olive oil, vegetable stock, balsamic vinegar, fresh mint leaves, chopped, asparagus , ends discarded, red onion, sliced, feta cheese, crumbled, pitted and sliced kalamata olives

sea scallops , trimmed of foot at base of each scallop, melted butter, garlic, minced, shallot, chopped, nutmeg, freshly grated or a few pinches ground, salt and pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, italian bread crumbs, a handful flat leaf parsley leaves, chopped, a drizzle olive oil, butter, tournedos (fillet of beef steaks, each 1 to 1 1/4-inch thick), grill seasoning blend or coarse salt and cracked black pepper, good quality white slicing bread, toasted and buttered, madeira or sherry, fresh tarragon, chopped , 1 tbsp, asparagus spears , cut tender tips into 2-inch pieces, quartered artichoke hearts, drained, lemon, juiced, a drizzle extra-virgin oil, salt and pepper, buttered toast, edible flowers , available in fresh herb section of produce department, for garnish