Rising Star Chef Does Spring Thing

And Gavin Kaysen Does It On A Shoestring; Lamb Kebabs Featured

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Grilled Leg of Lamb Kebobs with Mediterranean Salad

Marinated Lamb Kebobs:

1.5 pounds leg of lamb, boned trimmed and cut in 3 inch cubes
1 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup olive oil
1 sprig fresh mint, coarsely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped (or 3 teaspoons dried)
1 large clove garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper

In a mixing bowl combine the yogurt, olive oil, mint, rosemary and garlic and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Toss the lamb in the mixture, cover and refrigerate over night or at least 6 hours.

Heat the grill over high heat.

Arrange lamb pieces on skewers and grill to medium rare, about 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and arrange over the salad.

Mediterranean Salad:

2 large ripe tomatoes, cored and cubed
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cubed
1 medium head romaine lettuce, coarsely shredded
1 cup feta cheese, cubed
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
1 sprig fresh mint, stemmed and coarsely chopped
2 pickled cherry peppers, halved
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper

Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, feta cheese, olives, mint and cherry peppers on a large platter and toss with the oil and vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.


Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Mascarpone Mousse and Raspberries

Chocolate Angel Food Cake:
1 pound unsalted butter
2 ½ cups sugar
6 whole eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cocoa powder
3/4 all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350. And butter a 9x11 inch baking pan.

In a large mixing bowl cream together the butter and sugar and beat in the eggs.

Sift together dry ingredients and incorporate into butter mixture. Blend in the mayonnaise.

Pour into the buttered baking pan and bake 15-18 minutes.

Test for doneness with a toothpick (toothpick will come out clean when finished). Let cool and then un-mold.

Cut out four portions, each approximately 2 inches wide by 4 inches long.

Mascarpone Mousse:
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Mascarpone
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup fresh raspberries

In a mixing bowl whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.

Gently fold in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract and Mascarpone.

Place each portion on of cocoa angel food cake on a plate and spoon a helping of Mascarpone mousse over.

Decorate with a few fresh raspberries.

HOW DID KAYSEN DO WITH OUR $40 BUDGET?

FIRST COURSE
Asparagus $1.49
Bacon $2.00
Red Onion .48
Dijon Mustard $1.49

SECOND COURSE
Leg of Lamb $6.28
Yogurt .50
Mint $1.49
Rosemary $1.49
Garlic .39
2 Tomatoes $1.16
Cucumber .55
Romaine Lettuce .99
Feta Cheese $2.59
Kalamata Olives $1.49
Cherry Peppers $1.49

THIRD COURSE
Butter $2.19
Eggs $1.35
Mayonnaise $1.69
Cocoa Powder $2.79
Heavy Cream $1.19
Confectioners Sugar .99
Mascarpone Cheese $2.99
Raspberries $2.50

FINAL COST = $39.57!

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I tried the chocolate angel food cake and it did not turn out at all! I followed the directions. I have no idea what went wrong. It was awful!

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I tried the chocolate angel food cake and it did not turn out at all! I followed the directions. I have no idea what went wrong. It was awful!