Praline:
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup butter
1-1/2 cups pecans
Red Beet Gastrique:
2 cup sugar
4 cup white balsamic
1-1/2 lbs roasted red beets
Praline:
Combine all ingredients and bring to soft-ball stage (234-240F). Place discs of Pure Luck goat cheese on parchment paper and pour this mixture over cheese and let cool at room temperature.
Red Beet Gastrique:
Reduce vinegar, sugar, and beets until thick. Puree and strain. Adjust thickness by reducing.
Toss greens, I use mache, to lightly coat with the beet and place on a cool plate. Add the pralines to the salad or around the greens.