Grapes A La Creme Recipes

CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES

Steps:

• Stir together all dressing ingredients until smooth, set aside.
• In a large bowl combine chicken, celery, pecans, and grapes.
• Pour dressing over chicken salad. Toss well to combine and coat evenly in the dressing.

GRAPES A LA CREME

Steps:

• Marinate grapes in sherry or brandy for 2 to 3 hours. Drain well.
• Whip the cream. Add sugar, vanilla and sour cream. Continue beating. Fold in grapes. Spoon into parfait glasses. Sprinkle brown sugar on top.
• Chill in the refrigerator for 6 hours or more. Serves 6 to 8.

CREAM-TOPPED GRAPES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Add the sour cream; mix well. Divide grapes among individual serving bowls; dollop with topping.

COOKED GRAPES WITH CREAM

Steps:

• Place grapes, vinegar and water in a stainless-steel saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook gently for about 5 minutes. The grapes will lose their red color and begin to crack open.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the lemon rind, lemon juice, honey and mint leaves. When grapes are cooked, add them to lemon-honey mixture and stir well. When cool, add the Cognac. Serve in wine glasses, garnished with a spoonful of sour cream.

EMINCE DE VEAU A LA CREME

Steps:

• Julienne veal and prosciutto.
• Heat the butter and when hot (but not browning) add the veal and stir rapidly.
• Salt and pepper. Add the prosciutto and stir fry briefly. Use a slotted spoon to remove the meat.
• Add mushrooms to skillet and cook until wilted. Add the shallots and cook about a minute, then add the wine.
• Cook, stirring, until liquid is almost completely reduced, then add the cream.
• Cook about 5 minutes over high heat, stirring. Add the meats and juices.
• Combine and cook quickly until piping hot.
• Check seasoning; salt and pepper as desired.
• Serve immediately with rosti potatoes (traditional) or egg noodles.