This Little Piggy…

….went mmm, mmm, mmm….all the way down.

A Pork Chop fit for a King! (of any castle!)

Chop

You may be familiar with Veal Chop Parmesian..?  Or a variation thereof.   Well, though delicious in my opinion, veal does not appeal to everyone…  Not to mention, it can also be quite expensive…especially in comparison to pork.  This pork chop dish is a GREAT alternative, and still packs an amazing punch in the flavor department.  …and of course…no ifs, no ands…and NO butter!  ;D

Let’s roll Cookie 😉

What you’ll need:

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Like Mary…You TOO, can have a little lamb. Delish! Part II: Entree

And now…..for the Main Event!         Take Me To Part I:  The Appetizer

Rack Of Lamb with Shallot Madeira Jus & Spring Squash with Pancetta

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Your Groceries:

  1. Rack of Lamb (about 8 oz. or 4 rib rack / person)
  2. Spring Yellow Squash (7 slices for good luck)
  3. Spring Zucchini (7 slices for more good luck)
  4. Shallot (1/4, diced)
  5. Madeira
  6. Lemon (juice of 1/2)
  7. Garlic (2 cloves)
  8. Chicken Stock
  9. Pancetta (cubed – about 2 Tbsp)
  10. Olive Oil
  11. Salt & Pepper

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Steak idea for you in a “New York Minute” …well, less than 30 minutes anyhow.

New York Strip Steak and Asparagus

Bring the steakhouse to your house!

Needed:  You, 2 pans, olive oil, New York steak (1 per person), fresh asparagus (7 spears for good luck…per person), roquefort cheese (or any bleu will work), 1 shallot, 1 lemon, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 bottle of cooking Madeira or Sherry, sea salt and cracked black pepper.

Oven:  Turn to High Broil.

Stovetop:  Pan #1:  Low Heat.  1 tablespoon of olive oil.  Add asparagus and toss around so that all surfaces on the asparagus are oiled.  Cover…we’ll return to this momentarily.

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