Good Morning, everyone! Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a lovely Mother's Day! We couldn't really decide what to make this week (it's been a rough week for all three of us), so when Stew Leonard's had lobster and lamb chops on sale, we said what the heck - that's what we are making. Here goes....
Cocktail - Cognac Laced Champagne with Orange Jello Ice Cubes
Okay, it sounds weird, but it's amazing! Fill glass with an ounce of cognac, then top with champagne. Jennifer made some ice cubes out of Jello the night before and we then dunked those inside. It was such a different and exotic thing to try and it worked out great!
Appetizer - Lobster Vol au Vent with Orange Cognac Sauce
OH. MY. GOD. Hands down the best thing we've ever made. It's over. We can't cook on Sundays anymore because nothing will be as good as this dish. There is no way you can get any better. Seriously. Decadent, rich, lobster, cognac, puff pastry - it's like heaven in your mouth. (We did halve the sugar, and skipped the mushrooms.) If you ever needed something to make to impress, this is it. Don't look any further.
Entree - Spiced Lamb Chops with Mint-Mango Sauce
Equally delicious! Although it was hard to eat anything else after the appetizer. This meal is cooked in seconds. You just make a batch of spice rub. Then you make the sauce. Then wait until you are ready to cook. We sprinkled the rub on the lamb, we did not press it into the spices - and I think it was perfect that way. The spice was tantalizing and the sauce was fresh and cool. Is there any better combination that mint and mango? We cooked the baby lamb chops 1 minute on each side on the grill. And we simply served with a grilled asparagus and couscous.
Entree Wine - 2011 Vina Rubican Rosado
A surprising rose! We figured a rose would be nice against the spice of the lamb and the fruit of the sauce. This is not a sweet rose - it has subtle tannins and a lingering finish. There are flavors of strawberry and dark fruits with a lush mouthful. Fantastic rose!
Dessert - Strawberry and Pineapple Parfait
Okay, we got lazy on this one - and it was lovely! We cut up fresh strawberries and pineapple and then macerated in some creme de cassis. We then layered with fresh whipped cream and topped with a delightful hazelnut cookie that Jennifer picked up from Whole Foods. (Those cookies were insane!) Light, refreshing, and a fabulous way to end dinner.
So there you go. A meal that was beautiful, simple, and incredible. Make the lobster dish. Trust me.
Next Week - TBD
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