Poached Pears with Wild Berry Wine Sauce

I never thought I will ever poach pears... and in wine?  well, I am into the new arena in cooking adventure this semester.  Not too sure about poached food items in the meat group, but it works wonder with this pears.

French Onion Soup with Fresh Home Baked Baguette

What to say, but umm, ummmm gooood!

 Nothing goes wasted - even the clean fresh onion skin can be a part of stock making.

 

 

Cilantro Roasted Chicken

My first trussed chicken rubbed with Sea Salt, freshly grounded black peppers, fresh Cilantro.  Inside is rubbed with thyme, cilantro, salt and pepper, roasted with onions,  carrots, and celery.

 The roasted chicken is then pulled apart and broiled to crisp the skin.  Then served with the potatoes.