Pro Bowl Pizza

With the Pro Bowl happening today, we decided on pizza, but after all it is the Pro Bowl, so we had to pizza that could stand up to the "PRO" challenge. We got some dough while we were out and opted for a Seafood/White style. Looking through the cheese counter we thought a combination of Parmesan, Fontina, Monterey Jack and Provolone would work well. We had a pint of Crab meat, and thought "how about Langistina, that would make a great topping?", so we picked up a bag. Once home, I made an olive oil/garlic/pepper dressing, then rolled the dough into as close a circle as I could, spread the dressing on top followed by the crab meat, pesto, cheeses and finally the Langistina. Into a hot oven for about 15 minutes. Now that's a Pro Bowl Pizza!!

Seared Duck Breast

Went to the freezer to see what was there to use for a nice dinner and found a package of duck breasts, hmm, sounds good. Into the pantry for some Wild Rice and Dried Cranberries. While the rice is cooking (and it takes a long time!!), I made a vinaigrette with Olive Oil, Shallots, Sherry Vinegar and some spices. Into the pan goes the Duck Breasts for a good searing. When the rice was almost finished I added the cranberries and some of the vinaigrette. Tossed some Arugula with the dressing as well, and placed a mound on the plate followed by the Wild Rice and Sliced Duck Breast. Quite Scumpcious!!