Prep Time: 5 mins • Cook Time: 30 mins • Makes: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup orzo, uncooked
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup dry white wine
¼ teaspoon dried tarragon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon heavy cream
Juice of one lemon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1-½ pounds sea scallops, patted dry
salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion. Sauté for three minutes then stir in the orzo pasta, broth, wine, and tarragon.
Bring to a boil and cover, simmering for 15 minutes and until liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente. Stir in chives, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Heat the butter in a large heavy-bottomed or cast-iron skillet. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Add them to the pan and cook for three minutes on each side or until golden on each side. Serve on top of orzo pasta.
A simple, but delicious recipe featuring tender chicken thighs braised in a white wine and Dijon mustard sauce.
Prep Time: 5 mins • Cook Time: 45 mins • Makes: 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
6 bone-in chicken thighs
olive oil
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1/2 cup dry white white
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2-3 fresh thyme sprigs
salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Heat the olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Brown the thighs on both sides, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet; set aside.
Lower heat to medium and add the garlic, shallot, and thyme. Cook 1-2 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant.
Add white wine and cook for 2 minutes to deglaze the pan.
Add the broth, mustard, and lemon slices and bring to a boil. Cook for 2-4 minutes.
Remove from heat, add the chicken thighs, and place the skillet directly in the oven. Cook for 30 minutes, basting a few times throughout.
An easy marinade of dark beer, garlic, onion, and pepper gives flank steak a distinctive bold flavor. Make Beer Marinated Grilled Steak with Guinness for extra deliciousness.
Cuisine: American • Category: Steaks, On the Grill
PREP TIME: 10 mins • COOK TIME: 15 mins • TOTAL TIME: 8 hrs 30 mins • MAKES: 4 servings
