(Chicago) – Lamb is my all-time favorite meat. But it’s not easy to find a restaurant that serves a decent lamb. If not prepared properly, it could smell and taste extremely gamey. I like my lamb a little gamey. Yes, you heard me right. This makes the meat distinct from the others. Some sensitive palates might find it foul-tasting. But to me, it is appetizing. Mediterranean restaurants for sure know how to handle their lamb. It is their staple meat. And the vast cultural diversity in Chicago is an assurance that there is at least one good authentic Mediterranean place in the city. Actually, there are a few of them…
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One More for the Grill: Beef Kabob
(Chicago) – Labor Day has passed and the grilling season is supposed to have ended as well. But as long as the outside temperature permits, we can still fire up the grill and enjoy some meaty barbecue goodness. So I will not put my grill in complete hibernation, yet; perhaps until the first snow drops. Here’s my take on beef kebab. It’s practically a mixture of whatever interesting I found in my pantry and fridge. The usual soy sauce-lemon-olive-oil marinade is boring my palate already so I thought of adding a little flare to the marinade. It sure does amplify the taste of my beef cubes. Ingredients: Marinade: ½ cup…
