Friday, March 9, 2012

Center Cut Lamb Loin Chop


After trying the center cut lamb loin chops at Seasons 52 twice, I decided to make my own version. It was the first time eating that cut of lamb, and I was blown away. Not only was it not so gamy, the tenderness of the meat left me craving for more. After all, those were tiny little cuts... D would know since we had to split three chops last time (I'm on this god awful diet..)!

Made this for a post Valentine dinner. I seasoned the chops generously with salt and pepper and seared it high heat then moved it to the oven. I made a balsamic, wine with shallot reduction to go with the chops. The vinegar helped cut down the slight gaminess from the lamb. It was truly scrumptious and easy for a date night meal. A nice change from your usual beef tenderloin.






Sunday, January 22, 2012

Happy Year of the Dragon!


It was a very good new years eve being able to spend it with friends and family! And, once again.. I felt honored to be bustin' my ass all day for a good new years eve meal with the people I love! One of the new dishes that I tried out was Drunken Chicken. I had a lot of fun de-boning the chicken drum/thigh and rolling it into these circular tubes! They are soooo cute! =] I will definitely be making these again.. and possibly using some stronger liquor for the marinade! The other dishes that I made..


Dried Scallop & Chicken Soup

Cantonese Cured Meats w/ Rice in Clay Pot

Creamy Baked Cabbage w/ Dried Scallop

Abalone w/ Taiwanese Squash