Christmas Eve - Mustard, Rosemary, Garlic and Balsamic Crusted Rack of Lamb
Served with Smashed Peas with mint and Parmesan Polenta.
Christmas Day dinner brought a 7lb beef tenderloin (which was spectacular and purchased from Costco (along with the aforementioned lamb) for a totally reasonable price!)
The beef was rubbed with salt, pepper, garlic thyme, and garlic powder and then roasted to perfection. (35 minutes at 450).
The beef was served with Tyler Florence's epic mashed potatoes that were cooked in cream...yes, CREAM! Some fresh thyme sprigs and garlic cloves were in the cream bath with the potatoes. After mashing, they also got a shot of grain mustard. Best mash ever!
To round out Christmas Day dinner plate we added roasted broccolini with balsamic, a decadent horseradish cream sauce and an earthy, rich wine infused mushroom bordelaise sauce. The meal was divine and a hit for my first Christmas hosting.
Mustard, Rosemary, Garlic and Balsamic!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I think I just gained weight looking at these meals. You are quite the chef!
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