Okay people, it’s mid-January and it is foggy and rainy where I am… BTW that is the SNOW BELT… so needless to say I am feeling a little depressed. I want to pamper myself on days like today. What better way to do that than with a succulent veal chop over a bed of pasta with a beautiful and creamy mushroom sauce. Typically on a day like this, I go for brightly coloured dishes, fresh veggies and what not, but not today. Today we shall dine on luxury. And you can too.

METHOD

1. Clean the mushrooms and toss, in a grill basket, with the garlic. Cook over medium-high heat for about 15 minutes or until slightly tender and charred. Let them cool and then coarsely chop them. Set aside.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the garlic oil. Add the onion and cook until it is tender. Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir in the milk and cream, then bring them to a boil; reduce the heat and let them simmer for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms, garlic, hot sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Turn off the heat.
3. Grease your grill, and preheat it to medium-high. Season the veal lightly with bone dust. Grill the chops for 5 to 7 minutes per side or to your desired doneness. Reheat the mushroom ragoût if necessary, over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Arrange the veal on a bed of pasta and serve, drenched in your mushroom sauce.

Like I said, luxurious. And you can change this recipe to suit your needs. Preferred mushrooms, preferred meat, preferred pasta, or even better, whatever you had on hand. Another luxurious thing would be to add caramelized onions and peppers to this recipe. On top or in the sauce. …OHHH does anyone have some truffles???

What is your favourite “luxurious” recipe? I would love to hear about it.

Happy Grilling!