You know what they say about the way to a man’s heart being through his stomach, right? Well, it’s true as long as the dish is lovely. Here are 2 simple gourmet recipes to impress your date’s palate.
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Salt-baked leg of lamb with olive oil potatoes
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
5 – pound bone-in leg of lamb
6 cloves garlic, sliced
kosher salt and black pepper
thinly-sliced lemon
rosemary
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Brush oil on the bottom of a baking sheet.
2. Cut 1/2 –inch-deep slits all over the lamb, about 50 cuts. Stuff garlic into slits and season with salt and pepper.
3. Place the lemon slices and rosemary springs.
4. Roast the lamb for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
5. Let rest for 20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Cheddar-stuffed burgers with pickled slaw and fried shallots
Ingredients:
1 avocado chopped
1 tspn fresh lime juice
kosher salt and ground pepper
1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
1 cup cheddar grated
½ small red onion grated
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns
Method:
1. Heat the grill to medium high.
2. Mix avocado, lime juice, and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
3. In a medium bowl, mix the turkey, cheddar, onion, salt, and pepper with your hands. Use your hands to make patties.
4. Grill the burgers, 8 minutes per side. Grill the buns, 5 – 10 seconds per side.
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Hi, I’m Marc Hagins. I’m passionate about the arts. I study furniture design and hope to get a career in designing furniture chairs. Visit my blog to know more.