6 cherries noir Recipes

sugar, water, dried tart cherries, red wine vinegar, olive oil, divided, salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, boneless duck breast halves, skinned, chopped shallots, garlic clove, minced, pinot noir or other spicy dry red wine, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, whipping cream

matzoh cake meal (see cooks notes), kosher or fine salt, freshly ground black pepper, first - or second-cut beef brisket, vegetable oil, shallots (about 1 lb); peeled , leaving root ends intact, garlic cloves, finely chopped, pinot noir, chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth, dried tart cherries, dark brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, whole star anise (see cooks notes), young, slim carrots in bunches (not pre-cut variety), peeled

peanut oil, beaujolais wine or 1/2 cup pinot noir wine, currant jelly, soy sauce, shallots, sliced, tarragon, salt and pepper, quail , partially boned, butter, peanut oil, beaujolais wine, dried cherries, shallots, finely chopped, reduced quail stock, currant jelly, tarragon, chopped, butter, salt and pepper, fresh spinach, trimmed, butter, salt and pepper

extra virgin olive oil, pinot noir, white vinegar, dijon mustard, shallot, minced, salt, sugar, freshly ground pepper, mixed salad greens, sliced fresh mushrooms, bacon, cooked and coarsely crumbled, candied walnuts, freshly shaved parmesan cheese