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Monday, April 4, 2016

lamb chops with raspberry sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 (4 ounce) boneless lamb loin chops
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • preheat oven to 200 degrees f (95 degrees c). in a small bowl, combine crushed thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. rub evenly over lamb chops.
  • melt butter and olive oil in a nonstick skillet. cook lamb chops for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, turning once. remove from skillet and keep warm in preheated oven.
  • in the skillet, combine raspberry jam, orange juice, and vinegar. bring to a boil, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until sauce is reduced to desired consistency (sauce will thicken as it cools). spoon sauce in a pool a serving plate, and top with lamb chops. garnish with sprigs of thyme.

coaled and tinned trout

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 whole (10 ounce) trout, pan-dressed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • place trout on center of a sheet of foil. rub the inners of the trout with the butter. drizzle lemon juice and honey all over the trout, inside and out.
  • sprinkle chile pepper inside as well. sprinkle a little water (to keep it moist).
  • place other sheet of foil on top, roll sides tight. place package directly on top of hot briquettes and pile 5-10 briquettes on top of package.
  • cook for 8 to 12 minutes, or until you can hear it sizzling. cool, cut open foil, and then enjoy.

empanadas i

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 2 1/2 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 pound lean steak, cut into 1 inch cubes

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • to make dough: in a medium mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. cut in the shortening till pieces are the size of small peas. add a small amount of water to slightly moisten. form dough into a ball. roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into 4-inch circles. lightly flour both sides of circles.
  • to make fruit filling: in a saucepan combine fruit, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. heat over medium heat until hot, thoroughly mixing.
  • to make meat filling: in a medium skillet saute the onion and green pepper in olive oil. add tomato paste, water, and vinegar, and cook for 20 minutes. add meat and coat thoroughly with the sauce.
  • place a large spoonful of one of the above mixtures to the center of a dough circle. place another circle on top. fasten the two circles together by pressing the edges with a fork. these may then be baked in a preheated 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) until golden brown.

Grilled Portobellos Sauteed In

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 portobello mushroom caps
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup white

Recipe

  • preheat grill for high heat.
  • place mushrooms the grill, smooth side up. grill until they start to soften, about 10 minutes. turn over, and grill on the other side for about 5 minutes.
  • meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. add the shallot, and fry for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
  • remove mushrooms to a cutting board, and slice. place into the skillet, and increase the heat to high. cook for about a minute, then pour in the . continue to cook and stir until the is nearly evaporated. remove from heat, and serve.

lamb chops for the slow cooker

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 6 boneless lamb chops
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

    Ready Time: 6 hrs 5 mins

  • place lamb chops in slow cooker. combine remaining ingredients and pour over lamb chops.
  • cook on low setting for 6 hours, until internal temperature of lamb has reached 145 degrees f (63 degrees c).

Mom-mom's Pepper Steak

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 green bell peppers, cut into strips
  • 2 red bell peppers, cut into strips
  • 1 1/2 pounds round steak, cut into strips
  • 1 onion, grated
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the green and red peppers until tender, about 10 minutes. remove the peppers from the pan and set aside.
  • place the steak strips into the skillet with the grated onion, and cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the steak is evenly browned and no longer pink inside. return the cooked peppers to the skillet, and stir in tomatoes, water, and sugar. sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • simmer over low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the steak is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Grandmother's Lamb Chop Dinner

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/4 pound bacon
  • 4 lamb chops
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into thick slices
  • 1 cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • place the bacon in a large, deep skillet with a lid, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until cooked through but not crisp, about 6 minutes. remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside.
  • sear the lamb chops until browned on each side.
  • place the lamb chops, onion, and potato slices into the skillet, and pour the water over the ingredients. cover the skillet, bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce the heat, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.