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Chops

Lemon Lamb Chops

2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper 2 teaspoons thyme 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 loin lamb chops, cut 1 inch thick and trimmed of excess fat I. In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest, pepper, thyme and salt. Stir in the olie oil. Rub the […]

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Roast

Roast Lamb of Pauillac

2-1/2 oz stale bread, crusts trimmed 8 cloves garlic 2 oz butter Salt and freshly ground pepper 8 TBS chopped flat leaf parsley 1 leg of lamb, about 3-1/2 pounds, trimmed 2 TBS peanut oil 1. Preheat oven to 450. Grind bread to course crumbs in processor. Finely chop 6 garlic cloves and cut remaining, […]

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Roast

Grilled Leg of Lamb

18-ounce jar Dijon-style mustard 2 teaspoons crushed rosemary 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons peanut oil 5- to 7-pound leg of lamb, boned and flattened In a glass dish large enough to fit lamb, mix mustard, rosemary, ginger, garlic. soy sauce, and oil. Add lamb. […]

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Roast

Parmesan Sage Crown Roast of Lamb

1 crown roast of lamb 2 teaspoons minced fresh sage 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons bread crumbs 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground pepper to taste. 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the roast, crown side down, in a roasting pan. Bake for 55 […]

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Roast

Roast Lamb Provencal

INGREDIENTS: 1 head garlic 2 tablespoons herbes de Provence (see note) Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil 6-to-7 pound boneless leg of lamb, rolled and tied INSTRUCTIONS: Peel the garlic and mince fine. Mix the garlic with the herbes de Provence,  salt, pepper and olive oil. Rub mixture into […]

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Roast

Leg of Lamb with Kalamata Olive Tapanade

INGREDIENTS:1/4 cup finely chopped shallots +2 tablespoons if desired 1/4 cup kalamata olive tapenade + 2 tablespoons if desired 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic, about 1 large clove Boneless leg of lamb,about 3-1/2 pounds 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme Freshly ground black pepper About 3 feet of string for tying […]

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Roast

Slow Roast Pork

4 lbs pork roast 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tsp fresh rosemary, leaves removed from hard stem 1/2 cup sauvignon blanc 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tsp salt In blender, finely puree the garlic, rosemary, wine, and salt. Put mixture through fine strainer. Blend all ingredients and strain again. Blend in the olive oil, puree […]

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Roast

Lamb Roast Marinade

1/4 cup mustard 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 1 TBS catsup 2 cloves garlic 1 TBS fresh herbs

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Chops

Grilled Lamb Marinade

Rosemary Garlic Cabernet Vinegar Olive Oil Combine ingredients, grill

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Hot Soups

Curried Persimmon Soup

INGREDIENTS: 1 small onion, cut into small dice 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 3 pounds Fuyu persimmons, peeled and cut into large dice 5 cups chicken stock 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup creme fraiche, for garnish 1/4pound prosciutto, thinly sliced, cut into strips, for garnish […]

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Casseroles

Baked Polenta wtih Italian Sausage and Squash

INGREDIENTS: 1-1/2 cups polenta 5-1/2 cups warm water 1-1/4 teaspoons salt 1-1/2 TBS butter, cut into bits 2 to 3 TBS olive oil 1/2 pound spicy Italian sausage, removed from casings and roughly chopped 1/2 cup dry red wine 1 onion, diced 1-1/2 pounds summer squash (use a variety such as zucchini and gooseneck), cut […]

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Greens

Brussels Sprouts Pecorino

Saute chopped Brussels sprouts with garlic in olive oil. Add shredded pecorino romano cheese.

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Sauces

Sauce Tonnato

Saute 1 tsp minced garlic in 3 tsp olive oil for 10 seconds. Add 2 cups tomato sauce and stir to combine with the oil. Add 10 oz can of tuna packed in oil and mix to combine. Mix in 3 TBS lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss with hot […]

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Asparagus

Sabléed Asparagus

1-1/2 lbs fresh asparagus 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 4 TBS unsalted butter 1 finely minced shallot Freshly cracked black pepper Kosher salt Preheat oven to 400º; bring large pot water to boil. Melt 2 TBS of the butter and toss with the breadcrumbs. Add a pinch of salt and toast in a  oven until […]

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Asparagus

Casa Madrona’s Asparagus Dressing

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup walnut oil 1 tablespoon tamari 1 tablespoon chopped shallots 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS:Thoroughly mix all ingredients in a blender. Use a tablespoon or two on each serving of asparagus steamed al dente, […]

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Gnocchi

Gnocchi with Wheat Beer Cream

1 lb.gnocchi 1 oz clarifiedbutter l teaspoon garlic, chopped 4 oz. heavy cream 1-2 oz wheat beer l teaspoon parsley, chopped l parsley sprig l ramekin of grated parmesan with demitasse spoon dash of nutmeg salt and pepper to tasteWhile gnocchi is cooking, saute butter. Add garlic and beer. Reduce by half. Add cream and […]

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Asparagus

Roasted Truffled Asparagus with Parmesan

The asparagus is as good at room temperature as it is hot. Serve as a course on its own, or as an accompaniment for roast chicken. INGREDIENTS: 1 large bunch asparagus, tough ends snapped off 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 4 tablespoons freshly […]

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Vegetable Salads

Green Lentil, Sun Dried Tomato, and Feta Salad

INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled 1/4 cup drained, finely chopped sun dried t0matoes packed in oil Salt and pepper 1 cup French green lentils, picked over and rinsed 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces) INSTRUCTIONS: In a large bowl, whisk together […]

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Vegetable Salads

Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Salad

INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds plum tomatoes, cored, peeled, sliced 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1 large sweet red onion, thinly sliced Salt and black pepper Handful fresh basil leaves, torn Olive oil Wine vinegar INSTRUCTIONS: Overlap slices of tomato, mozzarella, and onion on a serving platter. Season lightly with salt and generously with pepper, then […]

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Meat Salads

Smoked Trout Salad

Dressing 4 teaspoons white wine vinegar 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 4 teaspoons minced cilantro Salt and pepper to taste Dash cayenne pepper 1/2 cup olive oil Salad 1 head romaine lettuce 1/3 to 1/2 pound smoked trout, flaked into bite-sized pieces 1/2 pint dry-cured olives, pitted 1 cup canned chickpeas, […]