Archive for April, 2006

Breaded rack of lamb

A rack of lamb grilled and then coated with Dijon mustard and then a crust of course bread crumbs, parsley, and mint is applied, finally the lamb is finished in a 400° oven. The veg is baby summer squash and zucchini sautéed in olive oil, white wine and a little maple syrup. Finally the potatoes are fingerlings in a Dijon cream sauce with green beans.

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Grilled Pork Chop and couscous

A simple grilled pork chop with some simple jus, served with couscous which was steamed with green onions and red peppers.  Contrary to popular belief, a well cooked pork chop can be almost as tasty and juicy as a reasonable steak.

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Tai steemed mussel

Steamed mussels in a seafood broth that includes shrimp, peppers and snow peas, on a bed of glass noodles. The sauce is coconut milk, broth and green Tai curry paste. Light but filling and lots of flavour.

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Italian Chicken Roles

Scallopini of chicken rolled with provolone and prosciutto, breaded and then fried to a golden brown and popped in the oven to finish. The sauce is a creamy mushroom and sweet Marsala, also poured over the steamed asparagus, finally there are some simple parsley potatoes for the starch.

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BBQ Pork Chop with Dijon Potatoes

Simple pork chop rubbed with non other than Barbarian's Steak spice (great for everything), along with grilled zucchini and fingerling potatoes in a Dijon cream sauce (very decadent.)

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BBQ Steak Dinner

A simple filet rubbed with Barbarian Steak spice and grilled on the BBQ, serveed with a mushroom risotto and grilled zucchini.

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