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8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 Take lamb to another level Leg of lamb is a popular dish at family outings. Whether it’s a holiday meal, are well mixed and slightly thick, about 5 minutes. 6. Cut the rack into rib portions and serve with the warmed sauce. anniversary dinner or a double date at home with friends, lamb can set the tone for a Note: To make fresh crumbs, simply cut a few slices of bread into tiny pieces or memorable night. Hosts who want to experiment with a less traditional take on lamb can try the following recipe for “Rack of Lamb With a Coff ee and Avocado Honey pulse a few slices in a food processor for a few seconds. You are looking for coarse crumbs, not grains of sand. To toast, toss in a dry saucepan over medium heat for a Crust” courtesy of Laurey Masterton’s “h e Fresh Honey Cookbook” (Storey). few minutes, until the bread dries and turns golden brown. RACK OF LAMB WITH A COFFEE AND AVOCADO HONEY CRUST Serves 4 1⁄4 1⁄4 1⁄4 1 cup toasted fresh bread crumbs cup honey, preferably avocado honey cup coarse-ground mustard small rack of lamb (about 2 pounds) Sea salt Coarsely ground black pepper Granulated garlic 1 cup strong brewed coff ee or espresso 1⁄4 cup white wine 1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. 2. Make a paste of the bread crumbs, honey and mustard in a small bowl, mixing until just combined. 3. Season the lamb rack with salt, pepper and granulated garlic. Spread the honey-mustard paste on the meat side of the rack. Place the lamb rack in a baking dish just large enough to hold it, preferably one that can also be placed directly on the stove top. Pour the coff ee into the bottom of the baking dish. 4. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the crust is set, then baste with the pan drippings, trying not to dissolve the honey-mustard mixture. Continue to bake until a meat thermometer reads 130 F, 20 minutes or longer. Keep a careful watch. If your racks are small, this may take less time. Similarly, larger racks will take longer. When the proper temperature is reached, remove from the oven. Transfer the lamb rack to a warmed plate to rest while you prepare the sauce. 5. Place the baking dish on the stove. Simmer the drippings over the medium-high heat and add the wine to deglaze the pan, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add any additional juices that might have collected on the plate from the resting lamb. Stir until the drippings and wine www.bayviewl orence.com 85625 Hwy 101 @ Best Western Pier Point Inn 541. 590.3000 • 7 Days - 4-9. Great Food & Specialty Cocktails Enjoy an extraordinary meal paired with a classic cocktail or handcrafted martini tonight… our recipe for a perfect evening. Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3:00pm to 5:00pm Enjoy discount food and drink specials at the bar! Local, fresh and savory dining with a view. Where good friends & great food come together! COMPLIMENTARY APPETIZER w/purchase of entrée 1285 Bay Street in Old Town Florence Bring this ad in for discount. Of er expires 4/27/16 (541) 902-8338 The Grill & Lounge at Sandpines *SANDPINES WEEKLY DINNER SPECIAL* 8 oz Ribeye Choice of baked or Swiss potatoes and fresh seasonal veetables ONLY $12 M OTHER’S DAY May 8th, 2016 S urfside Restaurant 1201 35th Street at Kingwood, Florence Highway 101 & 35 St. 541-997-4623 ® O n the Beach (POPCORN SHRIMP, SHRIMP CHICKEN BREAST: PRAWNS Boneless, AND Skinless Breast of SKEWERS) Chicken Treat Mom to our elegant SHRIMP SKEWERS: 2 Grilled Shrimp Skewers All of the above are served with Green Beans or Mixed Steamed and for Veggies dessert... and a Shrimp Dinner Salad Mothers Day Brunch Created Just for Mom . APRIL 23rd AND 24TH FROM 5-8PM RESERVATIONS REQUIRED AT 541-997-4623 Ex. 106 Mo’s Mo’s Hi, Welcome Restaurant to ~ FEATURED LOW-CARB SELECTIONS ~ SHRIMPLY DELICIOUS SALMON: Grilled, Poached, or Blackened CALL for RESERVATIONS 5 41-9 997-8 8263 $13.95 M ARIONBERRY OR P EACH COBBLER FOR $4.25 NEW ITEMS ala mode for $1.00 more Baby "Motivation Back Pork for Ribs BBQ Mo's PORK RIBS: Every Month has brought in special Kids" with the tables which raise money for local Gang charities BBQ that are devoted to James Sauce helping the wellbeing of local children. This month C.R.O.W. is the local charity being honored. SALMON CEASAR SALAD BLACKENED Mo’s Old Town, Florence • Daily 11 am - 8 pm ® Mo’s Town, Florence • Daily 11 am - 8 pm Serving Old Bowls of comfort for Over 50 Years 8 8416 1 st A ve.….Florence, OR Serving Bowls of comfort for Over 50 Years • 541-997-2185
