Saute Of Foie Gras Parsnips & Sweet & Sour Cherries

When certain days are represented as holy in themselves, when one day is distinguished from another on religious grounds, when holy days are reckoned a part of divine worship, then days are improperly observed… When we, in the present age, make a distinction of days, we do not represent them as necessary, and thus lay a snare for the conscience; we do not reckon one day to be more holy than another; we do not make days to be the same thing with religion and the worship of God; but merely attend to the preservation of order and harmony. The observance of days among us is a free service, and void of all superstition.

John Calvin

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables		Dujour12	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	lb	Parsnips, peeled and trimmed
2	T	Butter
1/2	c	Water
		Vegetable oil for frying
1/3	c	Sugar
1/3	c	Sherry vinegar
1	c	Black cherries, split and
		pitted
1	c	Red cherries, split and
		pitted
2	oz	Ginger, julienned and
		blanched
3/4	lb	Grade A foie gras

INSTRUCTIONS

Coarsely chop parsnips. In heavy saucepan heat butter and water. Place
chopped parsnips, cover, and steam until soft and water is absorbed.
Remove from heat. In food processor puree until smooth. Return puree
to pan, cover and keep warm until ready to serve. To make cherry
sauce, in heavy saucepan caramelize sugar until deep golden brown.
Remove from heat and add vinegar. Return to heat, add cherries and
ginger and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
Heat dry saucepan until hot. Brown foie gras on one side. Turn over
and cook for about 30 seconds. Serve topped with parsnip puree and
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 279 Calories From Fat: 56 Total Fat: 6.4g Cholesterol: 15.3mg Sodium: 25.2mg Potassium: 778.8mg Carbohydrates: 56.4g Fiber: 9.3g Sugar: 29.7g Protein: 2.8g

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