Seasoned Fork

Getting ready for the Kentuck Derby Party @ la Cuvee
Saturday May 2nd 4:30-6:30pm
Best Hat Contest!!
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I find that getting people to think about eating Watercress in anything other than a salad can be a bit of a challenge. Even the most seasoned palates can be shocked to come across it in a soup or sauteed on their plate in place of another leafy green.
Cruciferous Greens and Their Benefits
Watercress is related [...]

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Saute 1/4 cup of shallots in 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Once lightly carmelized, add two bunches of fresh Watercress with bottom part of stems removed. Salt to taste and saute for 5 to 7 minutes and allow to cool.
In separate pan, add lightly salted scallops (5 to 10 if bay scallops or [...]

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I use my grill year round from sweet summer corn to Veninson tenderloin. My favorite way to have a Salmon steak or filet is on the grill with just a bit of salt and pepper, some citrus and a drizzle of olive oil. It’s the perfect backdrop for a dressing of Watercress cream and some [...]

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Watercress Tea Sandwiches

Remove bottoms of stems from one small bunch of Watercress and set aside. Buy a small portion of Catapano’s Goat Cheese and leave out to soften at room temperature.
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Select a sandwhich bread. I like Pepperidge Farm white sandwich bread for tea sandwiches because it’s firm and will hold up to removing the [...]

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