Time To Take A Break
(Scroll down to "The Playlist" and hit play before reading... works better that way!)
Sometimes life happens. It seems like everything just comes over you in waves. And sometimes, it's good to take break, sit back and take a deep breath.
It helps to have some food and a good cocktail to soothe the soul. Today we have just the thing... Lamb Lollipops, a Pineapple Cilantro Margarita and a bluesy playlist.
Tomorrow is a new day, but today just relax. The Pots Are On!
The Plate...
Lamb Lollipops
Could there be anything better when you are hanging out and in need of recharging your batteries?
We don't think so... tender Lamb with a hint of mint is a pretty good cure for whatever ails you.
What you need...
2 racks of lamb/cut into single servings (frenched)
1 cup of sea salt
1 cup fresh mint
Fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup dry red wine
Get Cookin'...
Put the salt into a small bowl or (mortar and pestle if you're feeling fancy).
Add a few mint leaves at a time and crush them into the salt.
Heat your oven to 375 degrees.
Season the lamb with pepper and then rub with the salt/mint mixture.
In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil and add the lamb (skin side down) and cook until browned about 3 minutes.
Remove the excess fat from the skillet and add the red wine. place the skillet over medium heat and reduce to a syrupy consistency (about 5 minutes).
Turn the lamb over and put the pan in the oven, uncovered, for about 7-8 minutes.
Remove the lamb to a board, cover with foil and allow rest for 5 minutes.
Drizzle the glaze over the chops and serve.
The Playlist...
Even Cowgirls Get The Blues
Troubles come and troubles go. In the words of Jammie Lynn Vessels-"Don't worry, your heart will be just fine!"
The "Playlist" runs on Spotify- Click on the link to listen to
The Bar...
Pineapple Cilantro Margarita
What you need...
1 oz pineapple juice1/2 oz lime juice
2 oz tequila
1/2 oz agave nectar
8-10 Cilantro leaves
Get to drinking...
Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
Strain into cocktail glass with ice.
Now... don't you feel better?
Suck It Up Buttercup...
take the bull by the horns
Please... Day Drink Responsibly
&
Keep On Cookin'!
