Help me cook our "Greek inspired" dinner?

[Kayelle]

I scored some nice fresh ground lamb, and also some fresh asparagus. I have some Penne Rigate pasta I'd like to use too. I'm about ready to cook dinner, and I wonder what your ideas would be.
I have a well stocked pantry and lots of assorted spices.

Anybody wanting to help me cook a Greek inspired dinner?

 

[msmofet]

I scored some nice fresh ground lamb, and also some fresh asparagus. I have some Penne Rigate pasta I'd like to use too. I'm about ready to cook dinner, and I wonder what your ideas would be.
I have a well stocked pantry and lots of assorted spices.

Anybody wanting to help me cook a Greek inspired dinner?

How about adding some rosemary & garlic to the lamb and fry patties. Steam the asparagus and give it a quick stir fry in EVOO and fresh garlic toss the cooked penne in and toss well and serve topped with fresh grated parm and romano cheeses next to lamb burger.

 

[Rocklobster]

AHHH! Beat me to it. I was going to suggest mini meatballs served pretty much the same way.

 

[Kayelle]

OK, I got inspired thanks to both of you, and also Z over on the what's for dinner tonight post. The recipe I came up with will make you dance like this......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPROXhnoUm8&feature=related‏

I'll post what I did tomorrow under lamb so the recipe doesn't get lost.

 

[chefmac]

Good luck... looking forward for your picture!

 

[Kayelle]

Sorry I didn't take a picture, Chefmac, but here is the resulting recipe.


http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f51/greek-meatballs-in-asparagus-lemon-sauce-68709.html

 

[msmofet]

Did you serve it with a Greek Salad?

 

[Bolas De Fraile]

WITH SPANAKOPITA

and ais fab

 

[Bolas De Fraile]

Upah, Upah Kay, Stavros F is my hero.

 

[chefmac]

hahaha.... nothing beat a ice cold beer~

 

[Kayelle]

That salad is just gorgeous, MsM !! Love the idea of anchovies..those lill darlin's.

Bolas, that spinach pie would be a wonderful addition, thanks for the idea. Hubby would really enjoy the Greek beer too. I just learned a new method of getting frozen spinach dry, rather than the mess of squeezing, or pressing it through a strainer.
Just place the cooked spinach on a plate, cover it with another plate (same side up). Holding vertically, press the two plates together, over the sink, until liquid stops flowing. Result = VERY dry spinach, and easy clean up.

Next time I make a Greek dinner, I'll sure include both of your ideas. TSM

 

[pacanis]

I'm late to the party, but I like doing this with ground lamb.
Sam the Cooking Guy - Feta Stuffed Lamb Burgers



They freeze well, too (uncooked).

 

[Kayelle]

Wow......those look really good Pacanis. By the way, it's nice to meet you, I see you've been away a long time. Welome back.

I just get a real chuckle over avitar of yours....is he your dog?

 

[pacanis]

Thanks. I make a few of his recipes on a regular basis. They're quick, good and simple.

And thanks again. My computer was unplugged... go figure.
No, not my dog. My dogs don't tuck their napkins

 

[msmofet]

Thanks. I make a few of his recipes on a regular basis. They're quick, good and simple.

And thanks again. My computer was unplugged... go figure.
No, not my dog. My dogs don't tuck their napkins

Hello Fred! Nice lamb burger.

 

[pacanis]

Hello, Peeps. Thanks.
I was so inspired after digging that picture up, that I took one out of the freezer for dinner tonight

 

[msmofet]

Hello, Peeps. Thanks.
I was so inspired after digging that picture up, that I took one out of the freezer for dinner tonight

You stuff them and freeze them uncooked?

 

[pacanis]

Yes. Like I said above, they freeze well. If I lose any integrity of the herbs and cheese, I can't tell after grilling.

 

[msmofet]

Yes. Like I said above, they freeze well. If I lose any integrity of the herbs and cheese, I can't tell after grilling.

OOPs I didn't realize you also stuffed them. I thought freeze with the herbs and such and stuff at the last minute.