Mustard Roasted Rosemary Lamb

What You Need:

1 (5 lb.) rack of lamb, trimmed
1 t salt
1 t pepper
3 T canola oil
6 T of Dijon mustard
1 C Italian style breadcrumbs
6 T Parmesan cheese, grated
3 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
3 t rosemary

How to Cook It:

Allow the oven to heat to 450 degrees.
Line a roasting pan with a heavy duty aluminum foil.
Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the entire rack of lamb.
Pour the canola oil into a large skillet and position the skillet over medium heat.
Carefully add the lamb to the heated oil.
Cook 6 minutes per side or until the lamb and browned.
Place the lamb into the roasting pan.
Brush the mustard over the entire lamb.
Pour the breadcrumbs and cheese into a large mixing bowl.
Add the garlic and rosemary and toss to combine the ingredients well.
Press the mixture into the lamb evenly.
Roast for 25 minutes for well done, 22 minutes for medium rare and 15 minutes for rare.
Let the lamb rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Serves: 8

If your rack of lamb has not been trimmed before purchasing here is an easy method to do it yourself. At the thickest end of the lamb use a sharp knife and cut between the rib bones. Scrape off the meat to expose the bottom 3 inches of the bone. This will make carving individual chops easier when you slice the lamb.

Honey Mustard Turkey Breast Microwave Style

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What You Need:

1 (7 lb.) turkey breast, thawed
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/4 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tbsp. Dijon style mustard
1/2 C honey

How to Make It:

Place a plastic rack into a large deep sided microwavable dish.
Place the turkey, breast side down, on the rack.
Melt the butter in a microwavable safe bowl on high heat for 15 seconds.
Once melted completely add the curry, ginger, mustard and honey to the bowl.
Stir until all the ingredients are completely incorporated together.
Baste the turkey skin with the honey mustard mixture.
Cover the turkey with wax paper.
Microwave the turkey on high for 14 minutes.
Rotate the turkey 1/4 turn and baste again.
Continue cooking for 13 minutes.
Remove the turkey from the microwave.
Drain off any juice that has gathered in the dish.
Turn the turkey breast side up and baste with the honey mustard mixture.
Recover with wax paper.
Microwave on medium high temperature for 28 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees.
Remove the turkey from the microwave and cover with aluminum foil.
Allow the turkey to set covered for 20 minutes before carving.

Serves 8

By covering the turkey with foil after removing it from the microwave you allow the turkey to continue cooking through and the heat to equalize making the turkey moist and juicy when carved.

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