Monthly Archives: July 2009
Summertime Pasta
| July 30, 2009 | Filled under Beef, Lamb, and Pork, Italian, Quick Weeknight Meals, Summer |
Last weekend I saw some elk sausage flavored with pears and port wine at Eats and I couldn’t resist it. I had no idea what it would taste like or what to pair it with, but I figured I could just wing it. I didn’t want anything too rich or heavy, so I decided to… Read More
Braised Lamb Tostadas on Manchego Cheese Shells
| July 29, 2009 | Filled under Beef, Lamb, and Pork, Mexican and Southwestern, Special Occasions |
Ever since I had the lamb tacos at The Gingerman, I’ve wanted to try to make something similar at home. I love the way that the flavors play off each other – the sweetness of the mango and the creaminess of the avocado balance out the intense saltiness of the shell. The lamb also pairs well with both flavors. For something that seems so complicated, the recipe actually very straighforward and doesn’t take require a lot of active cooking time. Since braising the lamb will tenderize it, you can get away with using a tough cut which also keeps this dish affordable. [....] Read More
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