PAN SEARED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH BALSAMIC PEARS If desired, you may replace the pears in this recipe with apples, peaches or plums Sauce: 2 Tbsp. olive oil Ph cups chopped onion 3 /4 cup thin sliced celery 2 tsp. minced garlic 11/2 cups sparkling pear juice (or sparkling cider) 1 1 cups chicken broth 1 cup white wine 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary leaves or V2 tsp. dried 1 tsp. fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried kosher salt and pepper to taste Chicken: 3 Tbsp. olive oil 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 21/2 lbs.), pounded slightly to flatten kosher salt and pepper to taste 3 pears, any variety, each cored and cut into 16 thin wedges 1 /4 cup white balsamic vinegar SALMON WITH TOMATO CURRY SAUCE I sometimes stir about a cup of thick plain yogurt into the sauce before serving. Sauce: 1 can (about 15 oz.) diced tomatoes with juice 1 /2 cup chopped onions 2 tsp. Thai red curry paste (available at Asian markets) 1 /4 cup fresh chopped cilantro 1 /4 cup fresh lime juice 1 cup thick plain yogurt, optional salt and pepper to taste Salmon: 6 salmon fillet portions, about 5-6 oz. each and 34-inch thick 2 Tbsp. olive oil kosher salt and pepper to taste paprika for sprinkling on fish Country 6 sprigs (about 3 inches each) fresh rosemary or thyme for gar- nish Make sauce: Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes. Add remain- ing ingredients, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly, and cook until reduced by half. Keep the sauce warm until ready to use. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 275 degrees. Make chicken: Heat oil in large skillet over high heat until very hot. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and cook through until golden on both sides. Remove the chicken to a baking dish, and keep in warm oven. Add the pears to the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes, turning gently. Add the balsamic vinegar, and cook until the vinegar is evaporated. Transfer to a serving dish (or individual dinner plates). Top with the pears and serve with sauce spooned over. Garnish with the fresh herbs. Makes 6 servings. 2650 Orchard Lake Rd., Sylvan Lake, MI BREAKFAST SPECIAL Senior Menu $625 2 Eggs Choice of Meat 4 Hashbrowns Toast & Jelly FREE COFFEE Monday-Friday lam-11 am • Expires 9-24-11 Sylvan Lake location only! Choice of 22 Dinner Entrees Including Soup or Slaw and Potato ON MU MO MS INISE SUS BUY di MEAL GET 2ND MEAL FOR Please also visit our other locations: 15990 Van Dyke Shelby Twp., MI 4831 6 • 586-739-8815! Breakfast Lunch or Dinner forir A Expires 9-24-11 Sylvan Lake location only! 511 W. 14 Mile Road Clawson, MI 48017 • 248-850-7289 eemi me am me une Combine tomatoes, onions and curry paste in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes. 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