8 seared with cherry sauce Recipes

beef tenderloin steaks, salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, chopped shallots, sweet cherries (such as bing), pitted and halved, star anise, dry red wine, butter

medallions/slices of uncooked foie gras, scored on 1 side, toasted rounds of brioche simple brioche loaf, pitted fresh cherries, balsamic vinegar, sugar (more or less to taste), fruity red wine, shallots, peeled and minced, cinnamon stick, rich chicken stock, cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water, freshly squeezed lime juice , to taste, fresh ground pink himalayan salt and black pepper

duck breast halves or 1 12-to 16-oz half, chilled butter, divided, chopped shallot (about 1 large), low-salt chicken broth, halved pitted sweet red cherries, fresh or frozen, thawed, tawny port, orange blossom honey

coarsely chopped english hothouse cucumber (about 1/2 large), coarsely chopped green onions, coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, olive oil, divided, more) white balsamic vinegar, chopped seeded serrano chiles, mahi-mahi fillets, ground cumin, red and yellow cherry, pear , or grape tomatoes, halved

olive oil, minced shallots, minced garlic, brandied cherries, halved, brandy, balsamic vinegar, rich duck or chicken stock, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, cold butter, salt and freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, garlic , smashed, heavy cream, idaho potatoes, peeled and large diced, salt, divided, freshly ground white pepper, haricots verts, stem ends trimmed, water, salt and freshly ground black pepper, butter, magret duck breast halves, 12 to 16 oz each, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, rosemary sprigs, for garnish

squabs, essence , recipe follows, olive oil, julienned shallots, dark chicken reduction, dried cherries, minced garlic, unsalted butter, salt and black pepper, creamy grits , recipe follows, chopped parsley, essence , recipe follows, milk, butter, minced garlic, salt and pepper, quick grits, grated white cheddar cheese, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme