Caramelized Onion

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 large onions, sliced (about 4 cups) - i prefer roundels
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon herbs de Provence / mixed dried herb
Two pinch of sugar


In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over low heat. Add the onions, salt, pepper, herbs de Provence, and sugar. Stir to combine. Continue cooking over very low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized and dark golden brown, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

This can be used for a variety of toppings and stuffing's such as

- Pizza topping
- Used in Pasta
- With potatoes for a quick sandwich

etc etc

Honey Grilled Pineapple with Pineapple Granitée

I have tried this dessert of 2 different occasions....the recent was for the New year eve 2011 Finale ....and both the times, by the time I set the plate , it just disappears.....so try this for performing the trick " Vanishing Plate " :)

All you require for the Grilled Pineapple

4 -5 slices of pineapple - cut into any shape of your choice

1tsp Lemon juice

1/4 tsp ground / grated cinnamon

4 Tbsp honey

In a deep dish , line  the pineapple and drizzle it with honey and lemon juice and sprinkle the cinnamon

Let these get married for 2 hours....allow it to marinate 

Cover it with a wrap and keep it aside

For Pineapple Granitée

1/3 cup sugar

2 cups pineapple juice

To prepare the granitée, mix the sugar, 1 cup of the juice in a saucepan over medium heat and heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally

Stir in the rest of the juice, and allow to cool

Pour the juice into a flat, covered container and freeze

Once it is solid, break it with a fork so that it becomes flaky

After 2hours..........

Grill the pineapple on a grill top / grill pan over medium heat

Grill on both sides until the glaze caramelizes and grill marks form, about 2 minutes per side

 To Serve:

In a serving plate , place the grilled pineapple piece and drizzle it with honey

Top t with a scoop of ice cream ( I preferred Vanilla)

And place a spoon of the granitée

Addition:

I also plated some crushed peanut brittle along with some fresh fruits such as strawberry - cherry and grapes

And for the second instance I had serves some carrot halwa along with this 

Will surely try to click a pic of the plated portion the next time