Duck And Smoked Ravioli With Brown Butter Basil And Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

SMOKED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Soak the wood chips in water 1 hour, then prepare your grill for smoking.
• Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper. Divide the herbs between the disposable pie pans, then add the tomatoes, cut-side down.
• Once the grill reaches 250 degrees F, place the pans with the tomatoes on the cooler side of the grill. Close the grill and let smoke until the tomatoes are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. If using a gas grill, turn off the flame and let the tomatoes sit 10 more minutes (this is not necessary if using charcoal; it imparts more smoky flavor). Remove from the grill and serve hot or at room temperature.

RAVIOLI WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook basil until just wilted, about 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon, remove basil and run under cold water; drain thoroughly. Add ravioli to pot and cook according to package instructions, then drain.
• Meanwhile, in a blender, puree basil and olive oil. Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper. Divide ravioli among plates and top with tomatoes and dressing.

DUCK AND SMOKED RAVIOLI WITH BROWN BUTTER, BASIL AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Sear duck breast on grill and transfer to oven and finish cooking breast to 155 degrees F. Place in refrigerator and cool down. Take breasts and finely mince. Mix in remaining ingredi
• Blend together the eggs, oil, water and salt; fold together into the flour and let set until dough is firm. Using this dough, then follow the Ravioli machine's directions placing 1-ounce of filling in each ravioli. Place finished ravioli in boiling water for approximately 8 to 12 minutes or un
• Place butter in hot skillet and cook until browned. Add wine and reduce by 1/3, then add chicken stock and remaining ingredients. Reduce again by 1/3.
• Gently saute Ravioli in butter sauce and serve with a fresh sprig of