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Steak

Peppercorns, Juniper, and Gin

Cook 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon green peppercorns and 2 crushed juniper berries in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup gin and flame. Stir in 1/4 cup creme fraiche or heavy cream.

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Steak

Capers and Brown Butter Sauce

Saute 1 tablespoon minced onion or shallot in 2 tablespoons butter until browned. Add 2 tablespoons capers and 2 more tablespoons butter. Cook another minute and add the juice of 1/2 lemon.

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Steak

Four Peppercorn Sauce (for porter and New York steaks)

2 tablespoons of unsalted butter 1 tablespoon of mashed green peppercorns 1 tablespoon of crushed black peppercorns 1 tablespoon of crushed white peppercorns 1 tablespoon of crushed pink peppercorns 2 shallots, minced 1 cup demi-giaze 1-1/2 cups of heavy cream Salt to taste Sautee the peppercorns and shallots in the butter for three or four […]

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Veal

Veal Medallions with Green-Peppercorn-Calvados Sauce

4 veal medallions (6-7 oz) 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1-1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped 1 tablespoon crushed green peppercoms 1/4 cup Calvados 1/4 cup heavy cream Season the veal medallions with salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large heavy […]

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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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Chops

Pork Chops Liegoise

INGREDIENTS: (Serves two) 2 thick pork chops, about 10-12 ounces (300-360g) each Salt Black pepper 1 or 2 cloves of garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 ounces (60g) Gruyére cheese 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard   PROCEDURE:   1. Season the pork chops with salt and freshly ground black pepper; peel and smash the garlic cloves. […]

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Skirt Steak

Grilled Skirt Steak

1.5 lb skirt steak 4 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp garlic (finely minced) 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp olive oil   Mix marinade Marinate meat 1 hr before grilling or refrigerate 4 hrs and bring to room temp for grilling Grill at medium-high for 10 min Lightly cover for 10 min before thin slice […]

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Roast

North Carolina Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper   Directions Combine the white vinegar, cider vinegar, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper in a jar or […]

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Roast

Slow-Cooked Pork Roast

1 1/2 lb. boneless pork sirloin roast, trimmed of surface fat and tied For the marinade: 1 Tbsp canola oil 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp honey 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp cumin powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp ground ginger Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Mix the marinade ingredients together in small […]

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Roast

Crying Leg of Lamb

one 6-pound leg of lamb 1/4 cup olive oil 6 garlic cloves, 2 cut in slivers, 4 chopped 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary 2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme salt and pepper 12 medium potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled, thinly sliced 3 Tbsp butter, diced Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Rub lamb with oil. Make deep […]

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Roast Sauces and Rubs

Spicy Dry-Rub Tri Tip

1 Tbsp paprika 1 Tbsp dried oregano 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1 triangle (tri-tip) steak (about 1 3/4 to 2 pounds)

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Stew

Garlic Beef

Crushed 30 cloves garlic with flat side of cleaver; peel and simmer with beef. To peel garlic, place cloves on a board and firmly press with a large side of a flat knife blade to crushed slightly. Peel off and discard skin. 3 1/2 pounds beef chuck, fat trimmed, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks […]