For main courses we feasted on fillet of cod served with heritage carrots and mussel and sea vegetable broth and roast
loin of lamb with crisp lamb shoulder, basil gnocchi, smoked aubergine puree and roast fennel.
This was followed by sauteed foie gras with mango puree, then Gigha halibut with Grenobloise sauce and
loin of lamb with rich aubergine miso, all simply sublime.
ROAST
LOIN OF LAMB WITH CELERIAC PUREE From Jim Dobson, head chef at the Fox and Hounds, Llancarfan Ingredients Loin of Welsh lamb, approx half a pound per person Sea salt such as Halen Mon and pepper - to taste Whole celeriac, peeled and chopped into small pieces 10g butter 10mls milk (preferably whole) Pinch of paprika Season the lamb with salt and pepper to taste Method Preheat the oven to 160C/Gas mark 3.
The main
Loin of Lamb in Cereal Crust with Fennel and Goat Cheese Pearls was another prime example of the great soft and hard combination.
To assemble: Pan fry the
loin of lamb in 20g of lamb fat.
Lovely lamb LAMB SALAD WITH BEANSPROUTS AND CHILLI (SERVES 6) INGREDIENTS 200g trimmed lamb fillets or a 200g
loin of lamb 50ml vegetable oil julienned lime leaves julienned long fresh red chillies handful of fresh coriander leaves handful of fresh Thai basil leaves 100g beansprouts For the dressing: 50ml fresh lime juice 50ml vegetable oil 2tbsp fish sauce small fresh red chilli, finely diced garlic cloves, sliced METHOD Heat a heavy-based pan over a high heat.
Ingredients 200g trimmed lamb fillets or a 200g
loin of lamb 50ml vegetable oil 10 julienned lime leaves 3 julienned long fresh red chillies A handful of fresh coriander leaves A handful of fresh Thai basil leaves 100g beansprouts For the dressing: 50ml fresh lime juice 50ml vegetable oil 2tbsp fish sauce 1 small fresh red chilli, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, sliced Method 1.
Lovely lamb LAMB SALAD WITH BEANSPROUTS AND CHILLI (SERVES 6) INGREDIENTS 200g trimmed lamb fillets or a 200g
loin of lamb 50ml vegetable oil 10 julienned lime leaves 3 julienned long fresh red chillies A handful of fresh corianderleaves A handful of fresh Thai basil leaves 100g beansprouts For the dressing: 50ml fresh lime juice 50ml vegetable oil 2tbsp fish sauce 1 small fresh red chilli, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, sliced METHOD 1.
Lovely lamb LAMB SALAD WITH BEANSPROUTS AND CHILLI (SERVES 6) INGREDIENTS 200g trimmed lamb fillets or a 200g
loin of lamb 50ml vegetable oil 10 julienned lime leaves 3 julienned long fresh red chillies A handful of fresh coriander leaves A handful of fresh Thai basil leaves 100g beansprouts For the dressing: 50ml fresh lime juice 50ml vegetable oil 2tbsp fish sauce 1 small fresh red chilli, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, sliced METHOD 1.
Spring brought in a sorbet of mangosteen and coconut, followed by
loin of lamb with lavender juice, and an onion compote.
The juniors did a Cream of Tomato soup followed by
Loin of lamb served with glazed carrots and Potato Boulanger and ended with Chocolate brownies.
Serves 4
Loin of lamb, no bones and trimmed of fat (600g) 2-3 tbsp sunflower oil 20g butter 10 new potatoes 60g French beans 80g rocket leaves 1 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper For the salsa: 1 green chilli, de-seeded and sliced 15g mint leaves 3 spring onions, sliced Zest and juice of 1 lime 3 tbsp sunflower oil 1 tbsp Thai fish sauce 1 tbsp sugar