Ingredients
4 – 8 oz halibut filet
2 oz dried porcini mushrooms
2 T vegetable oil (grape seed, peanut or canola)
2 shallots, peeled and finely diced
1/2 cup Sparrow Lane Cabernet Wine Vinegar
1/2 lb unsalted butter
1 lb red or heirloom potatoes (small and mixed varieties)
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 stick of butter, room temperature, cut into pieces
salt and (lots) fresh ground pepper to crust the filet
Instructions
1. Spread dried porcini mushrooms on a cookie sheet and dry further in a 250-degree oven for about 15 minutes or until brittle. Allow to cool and pulverize to a fine powder in a blender. Set aside.
2. In a non-reactive saucepan, combine shallots and red wine, along with a good pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and reduce until about 2 tablespoons remain. Add Cabernet vinegar and reduce again until almost dry (about 1-2 tablespoons). Remove from heat for a moment. Return pan to very low heat and begin adding butter one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously. Adjust seasoning and set aside.
3. Cook peeled potatoes and garlic in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well. Return potatoes and garlic to pot. Using handheld electric mixer, beat potato mixture at low speed until smooth. Add butter; beat until melted and smooth. Increase speed and whip potatoes just until light and fluffy. Add 1/5 cup of milk if you wish for a puree like consistency.
4. Press halibut fillets in porcini powder along with freshly ground pepper and salt mixture. Sear fillet in oil in a hot heavy sauté pan. Put pan in the oven at 450 degrees and finish, about 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Remove fish from oven and plate over potatoes and sauce. Seasonal steamed vegetables such as swiss chard, peas, spinach or asparagus are recommended as an accompaniment.
Ingredients
8 oz Chevre (soft) Goat Cheese
3/4 tsp ground black pepper
6 thin prosciutto slices
2 tsp Sparrow Lane Pear Raspberry Vinegar
1 tsp minced shallot
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 T honey
2 tsp Sparrow Lane Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 oz baby arugula
6 sweet firm red plums, halved, pitted, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
1 tsp thinly sliced fresh mint (for garnish)
Instructions
Roll cheese into 1-inch-thick log about 10 inches long. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Cut log crosswise into 6 equal pieces. Wrap each piece with prosciutto. Whisk vinegar, shallot, mustard, and honey in medium bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add arugula; toss to coat. Divide plums and prosciutto-wrapped goat cheese pieces among plates. Place dressed arugula alongside; garnish with mint.
Ingredients
1 large red apple, sliced thinly
1 large pear, sliced thinly
1 large orange, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 T Sparrow Lane D’Anjou Pear Vinegar
1 T honey
1/2 cup chopped pecans
lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine sliced fruit. In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, and honey; whisk well. Pour dressing over the fruit, tossing to coat well. Arrange fruit on 6 lettuce lined salad dishes; sprinkle each with a heaping teaspoon of chopped nuts.
Serves 6
Ingredients
6 T (3/4 stick) butter
1- 8 oz red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 & 1/2 lb red cabbage, quartered, cored, very thinly sliced
3/4 cup thinly sliced dried apricots
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup Sparrow Lane Blackberry Balsamic Vinegar
Instructions
Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, allspice and nutmeg and stir1 minute. Add cabbage and apricots and sauté until well coated, about 2 minutes. Add apricot preserves and vinegar and toss until juices are reduced to glaze and cabbage is crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.)
Ingredients
2 – 3/4-inch-thick boneless rib eye steaks (about 6 ounces each)
3 tsp Sparrow Lan Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/3 cup chopped shallots
2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
3 T Sparrow Lane 15-year Balsamic Vinegar
Instructions
Sprinkle steaks with salt and generous amount of pepper. Rub 1 tsp oil over bottom of heavy medium skillet. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for rare. Using tongs, transfer steaks to plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Add remaining 2 tsp oil to same skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add shallots and rosemary and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, add vinegar and cook until reduced to glaze, stirring up browned bits, about 1 minute. Mix in juices from plate with steaks. Spoon glaze over steaks and serve.
Ingredients
1 medium cantaloupe, use melon baller
1 lb green beans, cleaned, blanched and halved fresh
1 basket grape tomatoes, smaller is better, cut in half
1/2 red onion, slivered
1/2 cup Basil Garlic Olive Oil
1/4 cup Sparrow Lane Zinfandel Vinegar
sea salt
fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
1. Add cantaloupe, green beans, grape tomatoes, and red onion – put into large mixing bowl. Drizzle with basil garlic oil and toss making certain all pieces are covered. Add vinegar and toss. TASTE, I like more vinegar but adjust to taste.
2. Toss once more, sprinkle with sea salt and pepper to taste. Place in serving bowl or just eat it! Can be refrigerated for several hours ahead of serving.
Ingredients
4 bartlett pears, diced or sliced
2 cups red or green seedless grapes, well washed
1 T Sparrow Lane Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 T Sparrow Lane D’Anjou Vinegar
2 T fresh sweet basil, finely chopped
romaine lettuce (optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and basil. In a large salad bowl, gently mix together fruit together and pour dressing over. Toss to coat well. Serve on romaine lettuce if desired.
Serves 4
