Seared Sea Scallops with Romesco and Brussels Sprouts with Wild Boar Bacon

The original plan was to have Grilled Lobster with Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta – instead of asparagus which we usually have. But Zupan’s didn’t have any ‘Grillers’ where the tails are cut in half. They only had whole tails. So, I decided to grab some Scallops and some Romesco Sauce to make the Toro Bravo dish. Since I couldn’t find La Quercia pancetta, I picked some Wild Boar Bacon from Broadleaf to try out.

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I decided to go with a bottle of Crystal Ship from Holy Mountain.

Aleppo Chicken and Roasted Broccoli with Harissa Vinaigrette, Feta and Mint

I decided to make the Aleppo Chicken, but instead of the Swiss Chard with Fried Olives, Capers and Garlic I usually made with this, I made the Roasted Broccoli with Harissa Vinaigrette, Feta and Mint.

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I went with a bottle of Première Desay: Double Dry Hop Cuvée from De Garde.

Corned Beef, Braised Cabbage with Slab Bacon, and Fried New Potatoes

Once again, we’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day a early this year. Instead of the duck fat roasted potatoes,  I made my mother’s fried new potatoes. The corned beef was so tender it just fell apart.

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I decided to go with a bottle of Vielle Blanc from Bale Breaker I picked up a while back.

Crawfish Cakes with Remoulade and a Salad

I decided to give this recipe a try, but I didn’t make them ‘mini. I also had to doctor the remoulade with some creole mustard and horseradish.

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I went with a bottle of Semicircles from Ruse Brewing.