I thought of giving Mom and Dad a surprise dinner @ home... but of course it had to be a special one. It was a spur of the moment / light bulb moment when I came up with the menu.
Roasted garlic
This is great with steak and potatoes. You just need a whole garlic, pinch of salt and pepper, olive oil. Roast garlic in a toaster or oven for around 20-30 minutes until cloves are soft and slightly mushy.
Mashed potatoes
This is my favorite potato dish! For the longest time, I always wondered how the ones in restaurants are so yummy and now I know. You will need 3-5 potatoes (boiled and peeled), 2 tbsp evaporated milk or cream, 1-2 tbsp butter, 2-4 roasted garlic cloves, pinch of salt and pepper. Grate potatoes, combine and mash all ingredients. The secret for good mashed potatoes are the roasted garlic and cream or evap for that flavor and creaminess. ;)
Smoked salmon pasta
I admit I still had a hangover from La Nuova's linguine salmone. You will need spaghetti or linguine noodles, 4-5 smoked salmon slices cut into strips, 1 tsp butter, 2 tsp olive oil, onions, garlic, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, pinch of salt and pepper, cooking cream, chopped parsley and caviar for garnish. Cook pasta according to package instructions. In a heated pan, cook onions and garlic in butter and olive oil. Add the smoked salmon, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and add the cream, garnish with parsley and caviar. The lemon zest cuts the richness of the cream which will give a slight refreshing taste. If you prefer short pasta, I would recommend farfalle (the bow tie pasta).
US Rib Eye Steak
When I was on my way out to buy smoked salmon, Mom requested for rib eye... to which I didn't contradict. To make really good steak, use good quality and it should be chilled, not frozen. Sprinkle salt and pepper in both sides and cook in olive oil for 1-2 minutes each side. For medium well or well done, just cook a little longer for 1-2 more minutes.
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