Best Rack Of Lamb With Spring Potato And Cheese Gateau English Pea Fricassee Recipes

RACK OF LAMB WITH SPRING POTATO AND CHEESE GATEAU, ENGLISH PEA FRICASSEE

Steps:

• Cut the rack of lamb in 1/2, just to the right of the 4th bone. Remove the outer layer of fat and the bones from the right sided rack so that when you are finished you just have the eye. In a hot saute pan sear the rack and eye in the olive oil until well-browned on all sides. Remove the eye from the pan. Put the rack in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes or until rare, then put on stovetop. Return the boneless rack (eye) to the pan and add garlic, thyme and butter. Baste for 2 minutes over low heat then remove both and let rest on a cooling rack.
• Spring Potato and Cheese Gateau: 10 ounces yellow flesh spring potatoes, peeled 4 tablespoons butter, cold and cubed 1-ounce goat's cheese, rolled into balls Salt and pepper
• Render the bacon over low heat. When bacon is lightly crisp, strain through a chinois. In a small saucepan, sweat the onions and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Add the peas, bacon and garlic puree. If the mixture is dry, you may add a few drops of water. Season to taste.
• Garlic Puree: 20 garlic cloves, peeled 2 cups water
• Bring the garlic to a boil, starting with cold water. When water reaches a boil, strain garlic and refresh under gently running cold water. Repeat process 6 to 8 times until garlic is tender and mild flavored. Puree in food processor and pass through chinois. Note: This recipe will make more than you need, but may be frozen for use at a later date. Assembly: Warm the potato gateaus until warm in the center, about 5 minutes. Lift off the rings and put in the center of the plate. Cut the rack into 4 chops and the eye into 4 slices. Lean two chops and two slices on the gateau. Divide the peas into two portions and spoon onto the plate. Sauce over the top with warm lamb jus.

MEDITERRANEAN RACK OF LAMB

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place lamb in a shallow roasting pan. In small bowl, combine the lemon zest, oregano, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Rub over lamb., Bake 30-40 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. If desired, serve with fresh oregano and lemon slices.

STOVE-TOP VEGETABLE FRICASSEE WITH TARRAGON CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Heat oil in large high-sided, oven-proof skillet over medium heat Add sliced onion, bell peppers, asparagus, and carrots and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until crisp-tender. Stir in tarragon and vermouth cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add spinach (or dandelion greens) and milk and sour cream and simmer 2 minutes. Add more milk, if needed, to make sure the vegetables are submerged. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top. Place pan under broiler and broil until golden brown. Serve mixture over rice.
• Chef's Note: You can clean and cut all vegetables and reserve in refrigerator, to be used when cooking fricassee.

PEA FRICASSEE

Steps:

• Render the bacon over low heat. When bacon is lightly crisp, strain through a chinois. In a small saucepan, sweat the onions and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Add the peas, bacon and garlic puree. If the mixture is dry, you may add a few drops of water. Season to taste.

ROSEMARY RACK OF LAMB WITH CRUSHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Season lamb generously with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together Dijon mustard, garlic and anchovy (or pound together in a mortar for a smoother texture). Stir in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Smear lamb all over with marinade and set aside.
• Meanwhile, boil potatoes until the tip of a paring knife meets no resistance, 10 to 15 minutes depending on size. When potatoes are done, drain, transfer to a roasting pan large enough to hold them in a single layer, and set aside to cool.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees. With palms or the back of a wooden spoon, crush potatoes gently to crack open and slightly flatten. Sprinkle with salt, drizzle with about 2 tablespoons olive oil, and turn to lightly coat.
• Lay lamb racks on top of potatoes, with bones curving downward. Scatter rosemary over meat and potatoes. Roast, uncovered, until a meat thermometer registers 125 degrees (for medium-rare), about 20 minutes. (Cook to 135 degrees for medium.)
• Remove lamb to a cutting board and let rest, tented with foil. Return potatoes to oven and leave to roast 10 to 15 minutes more, until nicely crisped.
• Use a large chef's knife to slice the racks by cutting between the bones. (One rack will yield 4 thick chops or 8 thin ones). Transfer chops and potatoes to a warm platter, sprinkle with parsley and serve.