Serving a gourmet meal during the busy Christmas season doesn’t have to be stressful. Take this handy shopping list to the grocery store with you to ensure that you have all the ingredients you need for the following menu:
Duck Breasts with Dried Cherry Sauce
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon and Brown Sugar (half a recipe)
Green Beans Balsamico (half the recipe)
Pears and Gorgonzola
Shopping list:
1-1/2 pounds green beans
4 ripe pears or other fresh fruit for dessert
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley
1 pound Gorgonzola
2 whole Pekin duck breasts
1/4 cup demi-glace
1/4 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup bourbon
You may already have these items on hand in your pantry, but check to ensure that you have enough:
Orange marmalade
Unsalted butter
Whole milk or half-and-half
Light brown sugar
Thyme
Cinnamon
Cider vinegar
Extra-virgin olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Dry red wine, such as Merlot
