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Salmon with pistachio oil and asparagus

salmon napped with pistachio oil

I guess if I were a responsible food blogger I would find some other way to cook my asparagus. I could, but I won’t. A farmer told me that we can expect to have asparagus for another two weeks so I’m just going to languish in my rut of grilled asparagus…I’ll enjoy every minute of it.

The salmon was just pan fried in butter and napped with the deliciousness that is pistachio oil. You know that I’d post something more complex but why mess with perfection.

June 17, 2008 | Filed Under asparagus, fish, food, grilled | 11 Comments 

Pistachio encrusted lamb chop with asparagus

pistachio encrusted lamb chop with asparagus

This fabulously simple and elegant feast was made possible by the kind farmers of Wisconsin. The lamb was procured back in December from Carrie and Eric Johnson of Jordandal Farm. I’ve been hording it for this exact meal…the first feast of the spear. But holy smokes, this lamb blew the asparagus out of the water. Don’t get me wrong, the asparagus was everything it should be, tender, sweet, toothsome. But the lamb…wow, it’s as if pistachios were made just to dress up this already tasty chop. Then I gilded the lily by napping it with pure pistachio oil…oh yeah, pistachio oil is the schizz.

pistachio oil

The pistachio oil was procured from Madison’s Vom Fass. This unique store sells wines, spirits, oils, and vinegars from the casks. The pistachio oil is just one or dozens of oil they have on tap. Since it’s salad season I recommend some quality olive oil and vinegars for your garden, market, or CSA greens. They also have some inspiring brandies that I can’t wait to try.

The pistachio crust was just a few handfuls of pistachios, breadcrumbs, olive oil, and a shallot whirled about in the food processor.

May 20, 2008 | Filed Under Lamb, Local, asparagus, farmers market, food porn, fruit and nuts, recipe | 8 Comments