Scallops with stock

16 scallops on half shell 8 spring onions (scallions) finely sliced 3 fat cloves fresh garlic, finely minced 2 ounce. real butter 1/4 c. minced sweet basil 1[...]

5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , divided 1 large shallot , finely chopped 12 button mushrooms , thinly sliced 8 tablespoons butter , divided 1[...]

2 tsp clarified butter or possibly oil 1 tsp chopped ginger root 1 tsp chopped garlic 1 sm dry red chile crushed 1/4 tsp cracked cumin seeds 1/4 tsp cracked[...]