January 1, 2010

[CantBelieveWeAte]

Thank you very much!

Once I finally got the idea of the flavors I wanted to meld, the rest was easy!
Marinate, cook, baste, baste, baste!
The marinade being in all the other components tied everything together with just the essence of orange.

GREAT selection of ingredients!!

[artenzie]

These ingredients sounds great and I already like some of the menu ideas. I am new to the forum and might give this a try. Love challenges!

[Queen]

Hi artenzie ! Welcome to the Forum! You have until the 3rd at noon (EST) to participate in this month's challenge! Hope you will join us!

[Spinach Tiger]

Glennis that is marvelous. I have my dish done. I just have to write my post up.

[OldSageHand]

Okay. Here's my entry for January. The ingredients were too tantalizing to let this pass.
Sunny Champagne Orange Chicken with Mushroom Barley Risotto and Asparagus Tomato Salad.


Tada! It worked!
You can find the recipes and directions on my blog: http://www.solarcookingathome.blogspot.com

I hope you like it.

[Familia]

Hi there - Here's mine! Check out the posting at http://sunsetzaguan.blogspot.com

Coq au Champagne

8 ounces lardons or cubed pancetta
white parts only of 2 large leeks, thinly sliced
1 large shallot, peeled and chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, roughly chopped
10 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
zest and juice of 1 orange
1 bottle sparkling wine (I used Mumm Napa Brut)
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley

Saute pancetta, leeks, shallots, and mushrooms in 2 T olive oil until softened, about 10 minutes. Add chicken pieces, orange zest and juice, and wine to pan and bring to a boil.  Partially cover, turn heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour.

For best results, cool, and refrigerate overnight. Reheat gently over low heat, sprinkle with parsley before serving with rice or noodles or nice crusty bread.

[Forum Team]

Great entries Old Sage Hand and Familia!!!  Love the spin on Coq au Vin and champagne and orange are a natural together!!!

[Spinach Tiger]

Finally, my entry,
From: Spinach Tiger

http://bit.ly/5uFS8e

It's:  Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms, Filet Mignon with Mushroom Champagne Sauce.

Orange zest is in the sauce.

[Momgateway]

Hi Jen,

Here's my entry:
http://momgateway.blogspot.com/2009/12/halibut-in-chardonnay-mushroom-orange.html.



Hope you enjoy it!

[Thas]

Here is my entry, right on time:P

Mussel Mushroom in Sparkling red grape juice.


Here is the link to the post:
http://thasneen.com/cooking/musselmushroom

[Forum Team]

Great entries, Spinach Tiger, Momgateway and Thas!!!  Thanks for getting them in under the wire!!!

[CantBelieveWeAte]

WOW!!  Look at all the great dishes!!
So many have been submitted in the last few hours!

OldSageHand...nice combination! Welcome to the Joust!
Familia...what a great twist on Coq au Vin!
SpinachTiger...Angela, I know to expect great things from you!
Momgateway...The halibut looks great!
Thas...How inventive! I love the concept! I'd love to try this!

Bravo to everyone who got an entry in!  I know it wasn't easy!!

[Queen]

YAY Everyone!!! I am so excited to see all these last minute entries!

[Maria S.]

Wow can't believe so many managed to get entries in the last couple of days!! This month seemed doomed ... but all these trusty forum members managed to turn things right around! Good luck to everyone ... and I look forward to getting something in for the next round. BTW, I'm sipping on some hot coffee from my very own RFJ mug I received a couple weeks ago ... LOVE it!!

[Queen]

Oh YAY, Maria! I am so glad you like it!