Fresh Day 1

Butter Poached Shrimp

Butter poaching is a simple and gentle method to make quick and delicious seafood! First bring a little water (1-2 TBSP) to a boil), reduce heat to low,  and whisk in A LOT of butter/ghee...as much butter/ghee as you want to eat! Then mix in your favorite fresh flavors like lemon zest or crushed garlic. Add the shrimp and cook through. Season with lemon juice and bit of salt. 

Bone Marrow Watercress Salad

Buy some marrow bones from a good butcher...they should have plenty of white fat in the middle. Put them in a toaster oven or oven on 400F or so in a pan that will catch any fat that comes out. While they are cooking, wash the watercress and dress it with lemon juice, some chopped basil, and chopped shallots OR garlic. When the marrow bones are soft inside, scoop out or loosen the marrow with a knife into the watercress and mix around. Salt to taste. 

Bone Stock Butternut Squash Soup

Save the bones from the above dish and put them in a stock or crock pot with some chopped shallots or onions, carrots or celery, and lemon juice. Simmer for several hours, the longer the better. Strain the stock and put it in the fridge, once cooled skim off the fat. Peel and cube the butternut squash and boil it in the stock. When the squash is soft, add your favorite herbs like basil. Puree with a hand blender if you like your soup smooth, salt to taste.