French Pistachio Buttercreams

French Pistachio Buttercreams

Ingredients
•    1-1/2  cups all-purpose flour
•    1/2  teaspoon salt
•    3/4  cup unsalted butter, softened
•    1/2  cup sifted powdered sugar
•    1  egg
•      Granulated sugar
•    1/2  cup sifted powdered sugar
•    1/4  cup unsalted butter, softened
•    1  teaspoon rum, cognac, or milk
•    6  ounces semisweet chocolate pieces or white baking pieces, melted
•    1/2  cup pistachio nuts, chopped

The Secret Ingredient (Chamomile): Seared Sea Scallops with Chamomile Beurre Blanc

 Seared Sea Scallops with Chamomile Beurre Blanc

Ingredients
 * 1 shallot, chopped
 * 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
 * 1/3 cup dry white wine
 * 1 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers
 * 1 tablespoon cream
 * 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and cold, plus 1 tablespoons
 * 4 large sea scallops

Procedure
1. Begin with the beurre blanc. In a medium saucepan, place the shallots, vinegar, wine, and chamomile. Bring to a low simmer,