Sunday, June 8, 2008

Last Night We Had a Little Lamb

Once in a while, even though I know it would make a great video, I just can't bring myself to film a meal. Making a video can turn the most enjoyable recipe into a tiring tangle of timers, wires, and angles. I'm forced to use a part of the brain that's in charge of "getting the shot," and artistic expression be damned.

Last night was one of those meals. It was truly delicious, and while I didn't film it, guilt forced me to at least photo it, in hopes of inspiring you next time you're trying to decide what to throw on the grill.

Lamb loins were marinated in garlic, fennel seed, and rosemary. A few hours later, they were grilled over charcoal, to a perfectly rosy medium-rare. Finger-sized carrots were roasted tender in a slow oven with a few drips of olive oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of brown sugar. Split pita bread was filled with fresh mozzarella, and a squeeze of harissa (a spicy North African tomato/chili sauce). These "hot pockets" were grilled over the coals, while the lamb was resting. The slightly crisp, and smoky exterior was a perfect envelope for the warm, gooey cheese. The cold sauce was a simple plain Greek yogurt, spiked with more harissa, lemon, and fresh mint. Enjoy!








9 comments:

Anonymous said...

I've never seen a carrot look so yummy before. In the infamous words of Rachael Ray... "Mmmmmmm"

Chef John said...

yes, it was mmmmmm.

Anonymous said...

mmmmmmm......mmmmmmmmmmmm...mmmmmmmmmmm for this one!

Andy and Jen's Little Kitchen said...

The entire meal looks absolutely delicious. I doubt a video could have captured it as well as those photos do. Thanks for sharing this!

ghanima said...

Lovely photography.

Anonymous said...

That lamb looks like heaven! Andddd I am so in love with those pita pockets mostly because you added harissa - I love that stuff!

Shelly- Mom Files said...

Looks delish and your photography skills are excellent!

Chef John said...

thanks Hillary

Ans sorry about that whole election thing. Better luck next time!

Anonymous said...

This looks absolutely phenomenal, thanks for sharing!