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Grapefruit Gimlets
Cheese, bread and ham tray leftover from other recipes
Spinach salad
Grilled onions
Grilled Leg of Lamb w/Red wine, garlic, mustard and sage (pg90)
Sliced strawberries w/Grand Marnier Zabaglione (pg85)
Okay you are seeing some repeats but trust me once you try that gimlet you will repeat!
As I was cooking for 2 vs 12 I actually used two lamb shanks that were much smaller. I could have gotten away with one but I'm sure someone will eat the leftovers. Also learned that I only have a candy thermometer, not the best for testing the meat temperature. I rectified that today. I did cook for the time noted in the recipe and it was pretty rare, which I don't mind but others might want to check a piece to be sure before taking off the heat. The marinade had good flavor and I used almost the full recipe even though the serving of lamb was 1/2.
As for desert how can you really go wrong-fresh berries & Zabaglione. I added a few raspberries in the mix which were not as sweet and I think improved on the dish.
All and all a good meal and a good day.
All that and I'm left with 30 recipes to go. I guess some friends who like my cooking are going to have to invite themselves over for some more dinners.
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