Foie Gras With Bing Cherries And Mâche Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange bread in single layer on rimmed baking sheet; brush lightly with melted butter. Bake until golden brown, about 14 minutes.
• Boil 1/4 cup vinegar in small saucepan until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 2 minutes. Toasts and vinegar reduction can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Combine m&$226;che and quartered cherries in medium bowl. Whisk shallot, grapeseed oil, and remaining 1 tablespoon cherry balsamic vinegar in small bowl; add to salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Mound salad in center of 6 plates. Arrange foie gras on plates. Drizzle with vinegar reduction. Serve salads with toasts.

Steps:

• Coarsely chop parsnips. In heavy saucepan heat butter and water. Place chopped parsnips, cover, and steam until soft and water is absorbed. Remove from heat. In food processor puree until smooth. Return puree to pan, cover and keep warm until ready to serve. To make cherry sauce, in heavy saucepan caramelize sugar until deep golden brown. Remove from heat and add vinegar. Return to heat, add ginger and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Heat dry saucepan until hot. Brown foie gras on one side. Turn over and cook for about 30 seconds. Serve topped with parsnip puree and cherry sauce.

Steps:

• Heat saute pan over medium heat add butter and sugar and heat until caramel forms. Add vinegar and plums. Cook until slightly thick. Reserve. Heat pan over high heat, slice foie gras 1/4 inch slices, and season with salt and pepper. Add to pan and cook for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. When cooked, place on a paper towel to drain. Place plums on plates and top with foie gras drizzle caramel around plate and serve.