DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

4-6 ounces shallots or white pearl onions, peeled and bruised
1 quart good vinegar
3 small white pearl onions (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Pour vinegar over the shallots/onions. Cover tightly and steep 2-3 weeks.

Strain into decorative bottle. Small pearl onions may be added for decorative purposes.
A few drops is sufficient flavor for most uses.

Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS
6tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, room temperature
3 1/2tablespoons crumbled gorgonzola cheese (about1 1/2 ounces)
3tablespoons minced shallots
2teaspoons chopped fresh chives48- to 10-ounce rib-eye steaks (each about 3/4 inch thick)
DIRECTIONS
Using fork, mix 4 tablespoons butter, Gorgonzola cheese, shallots and [...]

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Makes 2 servings; can be [...]

Gorgonzola cheese adds zip to this salad.

Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS
6 1/2tablespoons olive oil
6small unpeeled beets, scrubbed, tops trimmed
10shallots, peeled
2/3cup pecan halves2tablespoons red wine vinegar
1large garlic clove, minced2small heads boston lettuce, torn
2/3cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese (about 3 ounces)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 lbs butter
1 large shallot , minced fine
3 large oranges, juice and zest of

DIRECTIONS

Melt 1/2 c butter in a large non-aluminum saucepan over medium heat.
Add shallots and saute for 3 minutes.
Add juice from oranges and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and add zest.
Slowly whisk remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Stir constantly until sauce thickens.