Lamb Chops
2 racks Australian baby lamb chops, frenched (approximately 3-4 chops per person)
2 bunches fresh mint leaves, cleaned and dried
1½ fresh, shelled pistachio nuts, unsalted
½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
3 garlic cloves
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
White Bean & Mushroom Cassoulet
1 bag dried cannellini beans, re-hydrated overnight, or 2 cans white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
½ lb pancetta, small dice
1 lb mixed wild mushrooms: cremini, button, oyster, shiitake
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
1 large carrot, cleaned and diced small
1 large celery, diced small
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium sized tomatoes, seeded and diced small
1 Tbsp mixed fresh herds: rosemary, thyme, oregano- finely diced
½ cup good white wine
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
¼ cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper