Scotch Lamb Meatballs and Caramelized Onions, Parsnips and Curly Kale

This recipe is brought to you courtesy Iain Simpson my Facebook mate.  He's Scottish ☺

Pot Roast of Scotch Lamb Meatballs and Caramelized Onions, Parsnips and Curly Kale

Ingredients

1 thick slice of white bread, crusts removed (I used panko breadcrumbs)
4 tbsp milk (I used half/half)
500g lean minced lamb
1 onion, finely chopped
6 grindings of black pepper
3 (300g) large chunky cut parsnips (2cm)
2 tbsp sunflower oil
2  large onion, finely sliced
30g/1oz plain flour
450ml/15fl oz hot beef stock made with 1 lower salt beef stock cube
1 tbsp tomato purée
80g curly kale

1. Pour the milk into a shallow bowl and add the bread. Leave to soak for about 2/3 minutes. Put lamb mince, soaked bread, diced onion, salt and pepper in food processor and blend till smooth and ings are incorporated or do by hand.

2. Shape the mixture into balls size of a walnut- add 2 tbsp oil to the casserole pan, and then fry the meatballs in batches until browned all over, remove from pan and keep warm, add sliced onions to same pan and fry over medium heat for 8/10 min till nicely caramelized.

3. Sprinkle the flour into the pan and stir well in to the onions. Slowly add the hot stock and tomato purée, stirring constantly and bring to a boil, add meatballs, parsnips, cover and put in oven for 30 min.

4. Remove from oven and over low heat stir in kale and simmer for 2/3 min.

Cauliflower Pizza (Paleo)

I got this recipe from Pinterest.

    1 head cauliflower, stalk removed
    1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan
    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    2 eggs, lightly beaten
    Tomato sauce

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Break the cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until fine. Steam in a steamer basket and drain well. (I like to put it on a towel to get all the moisture out.) Let cool.

In a bowl, combine the cauliflower with the Parmesan, oregano, salt, garlic powder and eggs. Transfer to the center of the baking sheet and spread into a circle, resembling a pizza crust. Bake for 20 minutes.

Add mozzarella and tomato sauce.  Bake an additional 10 minutes.

Stir-Fried Thai Red Curry Paste with Beef Recipe (Phat Phet Neua)

I love Thai food especially when it's spicy.  I particularly like this dish with beef, chicken, or shrimp.  Adapted the below recipe.  Just a little lunch I prepared with all the love 💜 🍖 🌱 🍜 🍚 🍆 🍤

Ingredients

1 lb. lean beef, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons cooking oil
4 tablespoons packaged red curry paste
1 cup thick coconut milk
6 kaffir lime leaves, stems removed
1 red or jalapeño chili, sliced
1 orange and yellow pepper julienne
6 scallions chopped
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup baby carrots sliced thin
1 cup sweet Thai basil leaves
1 tablespoon Thai soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
4 tablespoons chicken stock or water

Preparation

Put the oil into a wok and when it is hot add the red curry paste and fry for 1-2 minutes. Then add coconut milk and the beef and stir-fry until the outside of the beef looks cooked (about 2 minutes). Then add the carrots, broccoli, scallions, orange/yellow peppers/chili, and kaffir lime leaves and stir-fry again (about 4 minutes).  Then add the chicken stock, sugar, and, soy sauce and stir-fry for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and transfer to a serving dish.  Put sweet basil on top of the beef.  Mix and serve.

http://www.templeofthai.com/food/sauces/soysauce-5133220211.php