tony b Posted May 7, 2015 Report Posted May 7, 2015 God I wish we had a TJ's closer than 115 miles! OK, now off to tonight's dinner. Trader Joe's marinated rack of lamb. Had to duck between thunderstorms to get this one in, so there aren't a lot of outdoor pics - sorry! KK set up direct, target was 375F, but went a tad over to 400F, no harm. First on, Rosemary, garlic potatoes in olive oil on the Cookina mat on the upper grate for about 20 minutes, then the rack of lamb goes on the main grate, bones down. Turn the spuds. 30 minutes later, spuds come off and hold in warm oven inside. Flip the rack over to crust. IT was about 96F. 15 minutes, rack comes off, IT at 130F. Let rest for 10 minutes and viola! Plated, with a nice Greek salad (Feta and Kalamata olives) and a wonderful Zinfandel ('96 Rosenblum, Paso Robles) Money shot - OPA!!
MacKenzie Posted May 7, 2015 Report Posted May 7, 2015 Tony, that looks like a great dinner, nice and moist lamb, plus there appears to lots left for another time
ckreef Posted May 7, 2015 Report Posted May 7, 2015 Really nice rack of lamb. Never been to a Trader Joe's. We don't have them where I live.
CeramicChef Posted May 7, 2015 Report Posted May 7, 2015 tony - gorgeous cook. I really LOVE a good rack of lamb! I've never heard of Trader Joe's. I know all about Trader Vics! Use to abuse my lover and kill brain cells there all the time. I used to drink my sorrows away with the .... wait for it ... SUFFERING BASTARD! It worked!
tony b Posted May 7, 2015 Author Report Posted May 7, 2015 Glad to hear that I'm not the only one who doesn't have a TJ's anywhere near me - closest one is in W. Des Moines (115 miles). CC, looks like they are opening one soon in Tulsa. http://www.traderjoes.com/stores Now for the bad news, it says this store won't be selling beer or wine, i.e., no $3 Chuck (TJ exclusive, Charles Shaw wines @ $2.99/bottle - hence, the 3 buck Chuck moniker. Decent everyday swill and great for cooking! Started out as 2 buck Chuck - $1.99/bottle!!) I come home with at least 3 cases every time I go to a TJs. Christmas stock up is almost gone!
tinyfish Posted May 7, 2015 Report Posted May 7, 2015 Who wouldn't like a nice rack of lamb like that....well done.
CeramicChef Posted May 8, 2015 Report Posted May 8, 2015 I love $3 Chuck! Great wine, and at the cheap price point, it's a steal!
tony b Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Posted May 8, 2015 More like highway robbery! I will probably make a road trip to W. Des Moines soon to restock. There's also a Penzey's spice store there, too.
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