Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Vanilla Oil~Scallops and Parsnip Soup~

This little oil is delicious~

First discovered at Zeste tv.. at L'Effet Vezina..

Simply bring your oil to a vibrant simmer and add two vanilla beans that you have scraped..

Let infuse and use..


I made his scallops.. served on a soup ,topped with a citrus reduction.. and drizzled this heavenly oil on top.. it is so different..it can be used in salads etc..
It is amazing how well the scallops sit and taste in soup..like a rich sauce.. this was my second try..not as pretty as the first as I had no citrus reduction on these and rutabaga was added to the soup..I prefer simply parsnip..I did not use his exact recipe..But use your favorite rich soup..and topped with scallops..Make a nice citrus reduction..add grapefruit segments..pink of course..and drizzle the oil~

Enjoy~



Light and yet filling too~
His soup was made with Jerusalem artichokes..
We had watched the episode and it just appealed to me~
But I did wing it:)
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31 comments:

  1. BarbaraMay 5, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Wouldn't this be divine on some butternut squash soup?
    Love the idea of the vanilla oil, Monique. I just discovered vanilla bean paste and use it for everything!

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  2. BarbaraMay 5, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Wouldn't this be divine on some butternut squash soup?
    Love the idea of the vanilla oil, Monique. I just discovered vanilla bean paste and use it for everything!

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  3. DianneMay 5, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Bonjour Monique - this sounds delectable with the scallops on top - they would have to be my most favourite seafood. When I return to my sea-side home-town. I always order "devilled scallops" and enjoy every mouthful.
    Have a lovely week. xx

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  4. LillyMay 5, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Oh, vanilla oil and scallops and i'm in heaven!

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  5. a quiet lifeMay 5, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    i adore the artist in you~

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  6. RitaMay 5, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Je ne connais pas le canal Zeste,mais je vais essayer de l'avoir. Our Food channel is very disappointing and I would love to find something new. Merci.
    Rita

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  7. ShelMay 5, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Oh, I'm in heaven just thinking about those flavours and textures infusing in my mouth....
    Beautiful!
    Shel x

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  8. JacquelineMay 5, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Sounds so incredible! I just love your boots and gloves. Not enough time to shop!!!

    My mother was so unlike Joni (my sister at Red Couch Recipes) and I. She didn't like parties, showers, anything like that. She didn't like Mother's Day because they always had speakers at church on Mother's DAy and she felt that her family never measured up. I told her that no family was perfect and that of course we speak about the best aspects when we honor Mothers on Mother's Day. I could never convince her. I think we all reacted to her and did the opposite, loving to entertain and embracing Mother's DAy. I am so glad too!
    Have a wonderful Mother's Day dear friend. I know you love your roles too and I can just see the little ones as they run into your home! Hug them for me!!!

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  9. CathyMay 5, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    An unusual flavor combination to be sure, Monique. I imagine it is heavenly with the scallops.

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  10. La Table De NanaMay 5, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Rita.. channel 190 Bell ExpressVu :)

    Videotron has it also..It is fun to see the French from France shows on it also..
    Jacqueline..you could write a book!You could.. just reading this..I thought that..
    Butternut squash is my first choice:)
    Thank you for coming to visit..have a lovely day everyone.

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  11. MarysolMay 5, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Monique, those scallops found themselves in quite a sunny disposition, in your kitchen, amidst its colors and flavors.


    Happy Mama and Nana's Day!

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  12. SavoringTime in the KitchenMay 5, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    The vanilla oil sounds wonderful. I made seared scallops on celery root puree but putting them in a wonderful, thick soup sounds delightful topped with that lovely oil. What a beautiful meal!

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  13. Shirley @ Kokken69May 5, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Vanilla oil! That sounds heavenly! Do like the look of that scallop soup as well. I can do this in a million ways... Instead of vanilla oil, I can probably drizzle a little whit truffle oil over it too.

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  14. Marie RaynerMay 6, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Vanilla oil! Fantastic idea Monique!! I can imagine that it would be perfect on Jerusalem Artichoke soup! I csn almost taste it now! Well done, as usual! xxoo

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  15. LindaMay 6, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    This all looks simply magnificent!
    Wow....is all I can say!
    Happy Mother's Day sweet Monique!

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  16. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    What a great idea...the vanilla oil. and with scallops...I love scallops, it is very exquisite=site with a touch of vanilla...much like your posts..!
    Ronelle

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  17. SarahMay 6, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Monique, my husband would like this, but I personally don't eat scallops. They don't much like me. LOL
    It looks delicious all the same.
    Happy Mother's Day to you! ~ Sarah

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  18. La Table De NanaMay 7, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Have a Happy Mother's day ladies~
    Remembering mine..with love.

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  19. Yvonne @ StoneGableMay 7, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Oh, what a brilliant idea, Monique!
    This is a flavor combination to try! As usual your artful images are inspiration alone!
    Happy Mother's Day,
    Yvonne

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  20. Sharon LovejoyMay 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    THANK YOU for starting a work-filled Saturday with a lovely and welcome comment.

    Roots Shoots Buckets & Boots is the most difficult book I've ever done followed by Toad Cottages & Shooting Stars, which is not all gardening, but includes cooking with children, growing food with children, art etc.

    I send warm wishes and gratitude across the miles,

    Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island

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  21. Sharon LovejoyMay 7, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Ok, now I am HOOKED. Your blog is beyond lovely and I enjoyed looking through past posts. I'll browse more later after my grand children have their big breakfast with homemade Challah french toast.

    I am your newest follower because I don't want to lose you in this vast world of blogging.

    All joys,

    Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island

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  22. La Table De NanaMay 7, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Sharon..thank you ..as well as the others:)

    Sharon your book is a delight..the illustrations heartwarming..the words sweet..I am returning it today to my friend who graciously suggested it to me..she knows me well:) She loves it!

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  23. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...May 7, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Yum Nana...
    Happy Mother's Day...and I'm smitten with Noah!
    xoxo~kathy @
    sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  24. ZurinMay 8, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    It looks lovely ! Happy mother's day Monique.

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  25. 2 StewsMay 8, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I was intrigued the first time I heard of vanilla oil but never thought to make my own...why not? Scallops are so tasty and there don't seem to be enough recipes around for them. This looks wonderful. Thank you.

    Your photos are simply delicious!

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  26. 2 StewsMay 8, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Almost forgot to wish you a Happy Mother's Day. I hope you had a joyous one, and had time to reflect on your own Mother. You are blessed with such a lovely family which is the real gift.

    Have a good week.

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  27. JacquelineMay 10, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    OH, scallops are just amazing. My husband thinks he doesn't like them but I panfried some the other night and he really enjoyed them. This soup would be wonderful and he would like it too. It is just beautiful, especially the touch of oil!

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  28. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateMay 10, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    What a wonderful combination of flavors. I never would have thought of combining them ~ but as I run my tongue over the idea it makes perfect sense. Absolutely brilliant! Ummm ~ vanilla oil, that sounds delightful.

    *sigh* And your photos... very, very nice.

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  29. A Box of ChocolatesMay 11, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    oh my those scallops look so scrummy, i ordered jerusalem artichoke for my hubby once and he was not impressed i ordered it because we had been to jerusalem can you believe it ha ha!

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  30. nooschiMay 15, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Amazing some of the stuff you do in your kitchen!! Love seeing it. Thanks for sharing. I'm jealous...I haven't done much cooking lately :)

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  31. KathleenMay 26, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I like winging it, so much more creative. It looks excellent!

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