I wanted to combine the ideas of a big Easter dinner that I've always been accustomed to-into perfect game watching food as the Sox kick off their season. I also wanted to try making some things that I haven't made before to continue my 101 in 1001 challenge.
The first "course" of this menu is a "Green Monster" soup- of fresh sweet peas, and light spring flavors. I began my soup by combining chopped shallot in small sauce pan with melted butter, lots of fresh thyme, salt, pepper, a few small wedges of
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Now, when I'm at a game, if I'm not indulging in a beer or two, I'm looking for something refreshing to beat the heat on a hot day. Lemonade is often perfect for this. So I decided to emulate this sensation by creating a Gremolata to compliment
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First course complete, I turned my attention to my next tribute to the events-"Loaded Bases Polenta". Lamb is often served as an Easter entree, and I cannot think of a protein more suited to the spring. I was hoping to find a good cut of lamb loin at my local butcher, but sadly had to setting for chops instead. Normally I love these little guys, but with the application I was hoping for an easier carve. However, I pressed on, and began my first ever batch of Polenta. As
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As the Polenta set into a nice, firm base, I began marinating my lamb chops. I
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With this complete, I grilled my now marinated lamb chops, and then sliced them as
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Finally I turned my attention to my final tribute to Easter- Red Sox style- with mock hot dogs. My family has a long tradition of ham on both Christmas and Easter, so I wanted to be sure to add in a tribute to that, as well- well what WOULD Fenway
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Finally, I spooned out some of the Gremolata and was really in love with it. Lemony and light, with just a hint of rosemary. It was incredibly refreshing while still entertaining the palate.
Easter and Opening Day only come once a year, and together on one day- even rarer. Why not celebrate the start of the new seasons the right way? Paying tribute to the Red Sox without losing the formal nature of the Easter holiday?
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Enjoy- and GO SOX!