Grand Marnier Beets Food

BEETS IN GRAND MARNIER

Steps:

• 1. In a steamer set over simmering water, steam the beets, covered, for 25 to 35 minutes, or until they are just tender.
• 2. Refresh the beets under cold water, slip off the skins, and cut the beets into 3/8-inch wedges.
• 3. In a large skillet, cook the beets in the butter over moderate heat, stirring for 3 minutes.
• 4. Stir in the grand marnier, the orange rind and salt to taste; simmer the mixture, covered, for 3 minutes.

GRAND MARNIER BEETS

Steps:

• Stir together cornstarch and sugar in saucepan.
• Blend in orange juice, vinegar and orange peel.
• Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, until thickened and clear.
• Stir in Grand Marnier.
• Stir in beets.
• Cook until heated through.
• Season to taste with salt.
• Garnish with thin strips of orange peel, if desired.

ROASTED PEARS WITH VANILLA & GRAND MARNIER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Remove the yellow peel from the lemon in 1/2 inch strips and place them in a shallow baking dish that is large enough to hold all the pears.
• Using a small paring knife, cut out about 3/4 of each pear's core from the bottom, leaving the pear intact.
• Squeeze the lemon juice into a bowl.
• Using a basting brush, brush the inside of each pear with lemon juice and sprinkle it with sugar.
• Brush each pear with melted butter.
• Place remaining sugar on a large cutting board or a sheet of waxed paper.
• Roll each pear in sugar so it is evenly coated and place in the baking dish.
• Slice vanilla bean lengthwise down the center and scrape out the seeds.
• Place the seeds and pod in the baking dish.
• Add the water and Grand Marnier.
• Bake the pears for 45 minutes, basting occasionally with the liquid in the dish.
• If they're getting too brown, loosely cover with foil.
• Serve with leftover syrup and vanilla ice cream.

HOMEMADE GRAND MARNIER

Steps:

• Place zest and sugar in a small bowl. Mash together with the back of a wooden spoon or a muddle. Continue until sugar is absorbed into zest.
• Place in a container with a tight seal, preferably glass. Add cognac, stir and seal.
• Allow to age in a cool, dark place 2 to 3 months. Shake monthly.
• After initial aging, strain and filter. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Cap and age 3 months more before serving.
• Note: Seville oranges produce the authentic taste but any type of orange peel/zest may be used with good results.

BEET SALAD IN GRAND MARNIER

Steps:

• Scrub beets well but be careful to not damage the skin. Trim off the long root of the beet and leave about a 1/2 inch stem on the tops.
• In a large heavy saucepan filled with water add the cleaned beets and bring to a boil cooking beets until tender. This could take 30 to 60 minutes depending on the size of your beets.
• Drain beets and add cool running water to reduce the temperature to the point where they can be handled. Peel and trim the beets then dice into bite sized cubes approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inches.
• In a large bowl add remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour over warm beets and toss together to combine. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.