Recipes 
Balsamic Pork with Grapes(0)
Source: Based on recipe Slow-Braised Pork with Black Grapes and Balsamic in Bon Appétit, October 2005. Modified by Chef Melissa, A la Maison Personal Chef Service.
1 3-4 pound boneless pork shoulder (picnic shoulder), trimmed, cut into 3 equal pieces 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 8 large shallots, halved, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 3 [...]
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Chicken Sausages with Apples
Source: A la Maison Personal Chef Service
1 lb chicken sausage with white wine, garlic and herbs 2 Tbsp butter 2 large apples such as Fuji or gala, peeled and sliced 1 large onion, peeled and sliced 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped plus more for garnish ¼ cup white wine Salt and pepper
Grill sausage over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, [...]
Bacon-Wrapped Figs Stuffed with Goat Cheese
12 ripe Mission Figs, halved 6 Tbsp goat cheese 12 Slices bacon, halved ½ cup balsamic vinegar Large Basil Leaves for garnish Honey for garnish
Preheat broiler. Simmer balsamic vinegar until reduced to about half and consistency is syrupy. Halve figs. Mound about ½ -1 Tsp goat cheese into center of fig, pressing slightly. Wrap bacon around fig and place on baking sheet seam side [...]
Grilled Pineapple with Rum Sauce
1 large, ripe pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 6-8 slices. 3 Tbsp butter ¼ cup brown sugar 2-3 Tbsp rum Vanilla ice cream
Preheat grill pan. Slice pineapple into half circles. Place pineapple on dry grill pan. Grill 3-4 minutes per side. Meanwhile, melt butter over medium-high heat in medium saucepan. Add brown sugar and stir, lifting off the heat if too [...]