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Lamb Shank

Written by Viella

Spring is upon us but sadly New York was blessed with more snow. I thought we had seen the last of the snow and was forging ahead to warmer weather, but alas no. So I’m back to cooking my comfort food specials with lashings of gravy and love. Lamb shank is a hearty piece of meat, true comfort food. My recipe has plenty of rosemary and garlic and is set on top of my simple mash.  A definite belt-tester! Try this recipe out when the weather delivers a miserable day, trust me it will serve as a nice pick me up.  

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Oxtail Soup

Written by Viella
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You either need a pressure cooker, or lots of time…

Oxtail soup, a dish that can take years to truly master, as there are so many versions of this one dish.  Dependent upon culture and cooking influences oxtail soup can mean many things, and encompass many flavors.  The recipe I’m sharing with you today, is a bent on the traditional Caribbean style oxtail soup. Split pea, scotch bonnet and root veg or “hard food”, as some Jamaican call it. Oh, and lots, and lots of time.

I recommend that you buy your oxtail from a butcher, and have them trim as much of the fat as they can.  The butcher will slice the oxtail up for you, so ask them to slice the oxtail into 1 inch thick pieces and half the larger pieces.  Also, before starting out with this recipe, make sure to wash the oxtail thoroughly, with lemon, lime or distilled vinegar.  You need to rid the meat of any bone dust that was left behind after cutting.

As I’ve mentioned, you need time to make this wonderful oxtail soup, but it is so worth it. So set aside one Saturday afternoon and make it oxtail soup day!

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Ribeye Shots

Written by Viella

I like to make a splash for the Oscars and often host a fun filled viewing party. Unfortunately, this year crept up on me so it’s just a low-key party for two.  Check out my Oscar-worthy ribeye shots, with truffle scented mash and a touch of chimichurri sauce. If you would like them to star at your next event, know that they are utterly delightful and easy to eat while mingling with friends.

So while my friend and I relax at home watching Oscar winning classic movies, awaiting the red carpet review and then finally the Oscars ceremony itself, we will make our way through these captivating ribeye shots and smile and applaud at their performance on our tongues!

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Italian Country Chicken

Written by Viella

Have your butcher chop you up a chicken and make this delightful family dish.  It’s a palate satisfier, which craves accompaniments such as bread and wine.  I put it together with some quinoa, and I’m very pleased to say its a keeper.  This Italian country chicken splendor will definitely be one of my go to meals when I have a crowd visiting.

 

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Slow Cooked Curried Lamb

Written by Viella
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A solid meal for wintry nights. This curried lamb dish is a variation of the traditional curry goat.  Its a rib sticking crowd pleaser and voted #1 by my friends and family.  

You’ll need to put the time in to create the dish, as cooking time is approx. two hours, but its well worth it. Enjoy! 

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