Shepherd’s Pie with Toasted Leeks and Irish Cheddar
Shepherd’s Pie With Leeks and Irish Cheddar Technorati Profile The original recipe for this is from Delia Smith, a U.K. food writer. Her recipes are phenomenal and it’s a crime that we don’t see more of her on this side of the pond. For more on Delia, visit her Web site at: www.deliaonline.com I’ve modified [...]
Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops with Caramelized Brussel Sprouts
The winter once again reminded us yesterday in D.C. that it will not go softly into that goodnight. But, as always, one can use the kitchen and fresh, local ingredients to turn a cold day warm. I’d initially headed to D.C.’s Eastern Market in search of venison, but alas I found none. Instead, I moved [...]
Sweet Potato Hash with Apples, finished with St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
I’ve received a few requests lately to add a vegetarian recipe to Recipe Play, so here it goes… I was in a creative mood this evening, as you can see above, and wanted to play with some available flavors. As always, this time of year, I had several sweet potatoes and apples on hand, as [...]
Butter Poached Bone-In Rib Roast and Crispy Potatoes
Yep, you read it correctly: Butter…Poached..Rib Roast. Eight pounds of butter to be exact. In the pictures above, you’ll see the proof, including what 8 pounds of reducing butter looks like in a large pot, as well as the clarified remnants. The first few people to whom I mentioned this laughed nervously before questioning if [...]