Easter Cook

So, Easter weekend, we cracked open the boat — taking care of the electrical, oil, gas and water systems.  The forsythia were in bloom and weather was more than cooperative; if not a bit windy and chilly.  Easter eggs were beautiful this year; simply done with food coloring and vinegar.  

We planned Sunday’s meal around a brined turkey cooked in the Orion and Lamb chops on the grill.  We added steamed artichokes; cold vegitable kabobs with fresh mozzarella; Salmon lox with cream cheese, fresh dill, cucumber and capers; .  We also had a wild rice medly and salad.  Enjoy.

Sorry it took so long to post this… enjoy.

A BEAUTIFUL SPRING DAY

The kids did some beautiful eggs!

More Eggs!

Forsythia and the floating grill await in great anticipation.

 

HMS Sun Reys is mechanically Fit.

THE TURKEY

BRINE: 1 Qt OJ; 1 Qt Mango Passion Juice; 2 C Vinegar, 1 Cup Salt; 2 Cups Brown Sugar; Water

Soaked in brine for two days.

Everything is set to go.

The brined turkey is rubbed with seasoning salt, Mrs Dash's and McCormick's Chicken Rub.

All fired up. White wine in the drip pan.

15 # turkey done at 105 minutes. Seven minutes per pound... Right on schedule!

Ready to eat...

Hmmm...

LAMB CHOPS

Meanwhile, while the turkey is finishing up, we got some french lamb chops going on the grill.

Marinaded for 24 hours in olive oil, rosemary, garlic, Mediterranean sea salt and vinegar,

 

We have just become excited about BBQ Delight wood pellets.

The lamb chops sizzle and gather aroma from the cast iron pot filled with smoking pellets.

SALMON APPITIZER

While all the cooking is going on, we prepare a wonderful appetizer… No cooking required, but mmmm way good!

Spread cream cheese or Boursin Cheese on Lox.

 

Roll the salmon around fresh dill sprigs.

Place salmon on shaves of cucumber and sprincle with lemon zest.

 

Enjoy!

OTHER STUFF

It is the little things that make life special…

Also, as you wait for the BBQ, melon w/ Prosciutto; Chilled vegetable and mozzarella en brochette.

DINNER IS SERVED

Time to get eat…

Turkey, Lamb Chops, Wild Rice, Green Beans (not shown)

DESERT

Time to get fat…

Home made frozen key lime pie w/ graham cracker crust.

WALKING IT OFF

 

Following Elvis for a mile or two reduces calories!

ahhhhhh!

Hope you enjoyed it!

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