I made this dish several years ago but never posted it. Sous vide duck breast with Gruyère grits and charred broccolini. I used a bourbon blueberry balsamic reduction to tie the meal together.
Month: May 2025
White Lotus (Lychee Vesper) Martini
I’m finishing up watching White Lotus with the wife, sparked by Walton Goggins’ (she is a fan). I came across the White Lotus Martini cocktail and gave it a try.
The Preakness Cocktail
The Preakness cocktail, inspired by the Preakness Stakes, is a variant of the Manhattan, incorporating Benedictine for a unique flavor. It combines rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, bitters, and is garnished with a lemon twist.
Algonquin Cocktail
The Algonquin cocktail, originating from the early 20th century, combines rye whiskey, dry vermouth, and pineapple juice. This drink balances sweet and sour flavors, elevated by shaking for a frothy finish, served chilled with garnishes pineapple and cherry.
Seared Halibut, Spiced Butternut Purée, Harissa Roasted Baby Carrots with Lemon Crème Fraîche (Copycat from The Lazy Goat)
The Lazy Goat posted this and I tried to copycat it. Butternut Squash Purée, Lemon Crème Fraîche, Roasted Harissa Baby Carrots and Seared Halibut.
Archangel Cocktail
The Archangel Cocktail is a modern twist on a classic drink, featuring gin, Aperol, and “bruised” cucumber. The unique combination creates a delicious and refreshing flavor.
