Scallops with garlic

2 teaspoons butter 1/2 pound fennel bulb chopped 1 each leek well washed, chopped * 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup cream, half and half 2 cloves garlic peeled 1 each[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 small red onion , chopped 1 teaspoon garlic , minced 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1/4 cup cooking sherry 1/4 cup[...]

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