DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

4 salmon fillets
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 shallots , finely chopped
4 tablespoons fresh tarragon , chopped
6 ounces whipping cream
3 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
lemon wedges , to serve

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Season salmon on both sides with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a frying pan until fairly hot.

Add salmon flesh side down, and fry quickly for about 3 minutes until lightly browned.Turn over and fry skin side for 2 [...]

Pass these around to accompany cocktails before everyone sits down for dinner.

Makes 8 servings.

INGREDIENTS
1/3cup dijon mustard
3tablespoons olive oil
1green onion, minced
1 1/2tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
1 1/2pounds uncooked large shrimp (about 40), peeled, deveined8bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
DIRECTIONS
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INGREDIENTS

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 small)
1 lb chicken breast halves , cut into bite-sized pieces
2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
12 ounces red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots to pan; sauté 1 minute.
Add chicken to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until browned. Add broth, wine, [...]

INGREDIENTS
mushroom Ragu
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 lbs white button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms , cleaned and thinly sliced
1 (16ounce)package frozen chopped spinach , thawed and squeezed dry
4 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon leaves
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
White Wine Veloute
8 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into small pieces
1 large onion , minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups whole milkor low-fat milk (do not use fat free)
1 cup white wine (preferably a smooth white Burgundy or a fruity Pinot Gris)
Casserole
9no-boil lasagna noodles
12 ounces emmenthaler cheeseor gruyere , grated

DIRECTIONS

Make mushroom ragu: melt 2 tablespoons butter [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon leaves , divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion , chopped
2 celery ribs , chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken broth , divided
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons light brown sugar , packed
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/4 cups brown rice , cooked

DIRECTIONS

Cut chicken into bite size pieces, sprinkle with 1/2 the tarragon and salt.

In large non-stick spray coated skillet, cook chicken pieces over medium heat, turning frequently, until they begin to brown and [...]