MENU FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 16, 2009

Mon. AM                Steak and Eggs

Mon. PM                Twenty Eight Years.  Tonight it’s reservations!

Tues. AM               Pea Soup with Croutons

Tues. PM               Coquille St. Jacques a al Provencal
                               Rice with Red Peppers
                               Carrots Marsala

Weds. AM             Penne with Chicken and Chorizo

Weds. PM             Standing Rib Roast with Madeira Pan Sauce
                              Garlic Mashed Potatoes
                              Asparagus with Orange Zest

Thurs. AM            Pea Soup revisited

Thurs. PM             Chicken Sofrito with Peas and Rice

Fri. AM                 Bean and Butternut Squash Soup

Fri. PM                 Lydia’s Spare Ribs Roasted with Stock and Vinegar
                              Penne with Ricotta and Spinach
                              Braised Kale with Pancetta

In the second picture below you will see two meat balls that are distinct. Well while my wife was making the beef meatballs from the left over standing rib, I was making Sausson Sec from Ruhlman and Polcyn. I had a little left over.


Sat. AM                Jacques Pepin’s Spaghetti and Meatballs 
                             with Green Olives

Sat. PM                Garlic Shrimp
                             Florentine Chicken Fricassee with Porcini
                             Orange Risotto
                             Green Beans with Mustard Sauce

Sun. AM               Poached Eggs with Corned Beef Hash

Sun. PM               Eggplant Dip with Fresh Tortilla Chips
                             Lamb Braised with Black Olives
                             Tarragon Beets with Capers