Monday, January 18, 2010

When We Begin the Beguine

I'm a procrastinator and like so many of us, I jump to take care of other people but when it comes to myself....... this is not a sad story because one way I take care of people is by cooking which I also love to do for myself.
Tonight I stumbled upon Blogger so here I am writing my first entry about today's lamb chops. My simple marinade elevated those baby chops to high art which tasted especially delicious after being grilled on my covered deck in pouring rain. I am very careful about adding salt and using sugar so please add as needed.

Lamb Chop Marinade

4 Tables. Worcestershire Sauce
1 Teas. Herbs du Provence
3 Crushed Garlic
1 Teas. Finely Ground Pepper
1 Teas. Agave or Honey

My friend Anne just called to report about an orange salad she prepared from her backyard citrus with my new must have Trader Joe's Orange Muscat Vinegar.Inexpensive yet expansive! I thought Bittman's Citrus Salad Recipe would be helpful.......you get my drift.

Winter Citrus Salad with Honey Dressing

New York Times Published: January 15, 2010

Time: 15 minutes

2 blood oranges or tangerines

1 pink grapefruit

1 navel orange

Salt

1/2 small red onion or 1 shallot, chopped

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

1/2 teaspoon honey

Lime or lemon juice to taste

1/4 teaspoon freshly chopped tarragon or a pinch dried.

1. Peel citrus, removing as much pith as possible, and slice into wheels. Remove any pits, layer fruit on a serving dish, sprinkle with salt and garnish with chopped onion.

2. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, lime juice and tarragon until well combined; taste, adjust seasoning as needed and drizzle over salad.

Yield: 4 servings.