Lamb Chops Creamy Polenta Ratatouille Black Olive Red Wine Sauce Just a bit of fun in the kitchen

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  • Lamb Chops Creamy Polenta Ratatouille Demi Glaze Black Olive Red Wine Sauce Just a bit of fun in the kitchen! Today was just a bit of fun cooking - I hope you like it!
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    Taking Cooking food back to basics.
    Lamb chops
    salt and pepper
    olive oil
    Creamy Polenta Recipe
    Ingredients:
    - 4 cups water or chicken broth
    - 1 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal)
    - 1 teaspoon salt
    - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    - 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk (optional, for extra creaminess)
    - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    Demi-Glaze Sauce with Reduced Kalamata Olives and Red Wine
    Ingredients:
    - 2 cups beef stock (preferably homemade or high-quality store-bought)
    - 1 cup red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
    - 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
    - 1 shallot, finely chopped
    - 2 cloves garlic, minced
    - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    - 1 tablespoon olive oil
    - 1 sprig of fresh thyme
    - Salt and pepper to taste
    Restaurant-Style Layered Ratatouille
    Ingredients:
    - 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced - I didn't have any
    - 2 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced
    - 1 medium eggplant, thinly sliced
    - 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
    - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
    - 1 small red onion diced
    - 2 tablespoons olive oil
    - 2 cloves garlic, minced
    - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    - Salt and pepper to taste
    - Fresh parsley or basil leaves for garnish - optional
    Tomato Sauce:
    - 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
    - 1 tablespoon olive oil
    - 1 small onion, finely chopped
    - 2 cloves garlic, minced
    - 1 teaspoon dried basil
    - Salt and pepper to taste
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  • @georgekostaras
    @georgekostaras 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Now this is a million dollar meal

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Thank you, George. Just a bit of fun in the kitchen today. Best, Rik

    • @JaniceVineyard-kf6wm
      @JaniceVineyard-kf6wm 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      And having fun.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@JaniceVineyard-kf6wm Thank you. Best, Rik

    • @trinitywright7122
      @trinitywright7122 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh it would be so expensive at a restaurant but look at that!!

  • @Jojobber
    @Jojobber 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Looks absolutely delicious to me. I might try to impress my wife by cooking this the next time the mother in law comes over. It will keep me in the kitchen and out of the way for ages and ages!😆

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Ha ha ha, what a good plan you have going! Thank you. Best, Rik

    • @GIM-7-JC
      @GIM-7-JC 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I thought bravo, what a husband cooking for the wife and the mother-in-law and then I saw your other motive.😂😂

    • @AFndjdj7373
      @AFndjdj7373 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Haha I didn’t know anyone else knew that trick!
      It also lets you sample a few chef wines (only to check the quality, of course) while cooking in peace and quiet

    • @Jojobber
      @Jojobber 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AFndjdj7373 Sounds like your a man after my own heart 🙂

    • @Jojobber
      @Jojobber 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GIM-7-JC 😇A guys gotta do what a guys gotta do😂😂

  • @elizabethannegrey6285
    @elizabethannegrey6285 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Now that is a meal!
    Mouth wateringly appealing.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @Sharon-bo2se
    @Sharon-bo2se 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    The drool factor is off the chart with this one. Beautiful dish.❤❤❤

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @JaniceVineyard-kf6wm
    @JaniceVineyard-kf6wm 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Wow this would make anyone feel special, thank you.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @jennyt966
    @jennyt966 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Wow. A plate full of delicious flavours. My mouth is watering. Thanks for sharing, Rik.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks, Jenny. Best, Rik

  • @marktanney3347
    @marktanney3347 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Gorgeous, and a perfect combo.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @lisapop5219
    @lisapop5219 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Grits!

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @AZ-Sharon
    @AZ-Sharon 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Rik! You need to add a "thanks$" button! You out did yourself on this one. I was trying to count the pans you used🤣. I love Ratatouille, and that red sauce, to die for! I'm stealing that one just to use somewhere over something!! Outstanding Chef!

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      A bit of fun for a change! Anyone can cook in a small kitchen - no stress! Yes, there was a tad washing up! Because of the video, some would have been doubled up on usually. I don't think many will like it - it's not the usual food folks eat. It was fun, though. Thank you. Best, Rik

    • @AZ-Sharon
      @AZ-Sharon 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@BackyardChef you absolutely rocked it!

  • @lancejames9228
    @lancejames9228 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    LOOK AT THAT!
    Looks gorgeous

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @DeborahThird-og1uo
    @DeborahThird-og1uo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Well, I WASN’T hungry….! 😋 yum

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @nevcowpoke1482
    @nevcowpoke1482 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Rick, your wife is a very very lucky woman! Excellent meal, lamb is my favorite! Thanks

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @KayakTN
    @KayakTN 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Looks like Rik is eating good this week.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Finished now - nowt left in the freezer. parsnip sandwiches tomorrow. Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @stuartlee6258
    @stuartlee6258 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Smashing in out the park as always, Rik 😊 What a feast!

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @tonistoian1480
    @tonistoian1480 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Boss you are number One!!! Tanti saluti from Florence!!! 😋😋😋😋😋

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. Love to Florence. Best, Rik

  • @joaniemarjoriemarriott342
    @joaniemarjoriemarriott342 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have learned a lot by watching this video with my morning coffee ... masterful presentation, I like the ratatouille in individual containers and how to braise the small tomatoes on the vines. Pan Searing the polenta is more interesting than plain appearance, And rack of lamb is a delightful treat. I like my lamb quite rare even though most people don't .... one can always cook more but never less. I will be hard pressed to share this dish with anyone that does not absolotely savour lamb.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Very much appreciated. Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @kirsiselei8703
    @kirsiselei8703 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oh wow😍. Now thats a meal for any festive time❤love it❤️❤️👋🇫🇮

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @chiccabay9911
    @chiccabay9911 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It was definitely worth it.The sauce looks amazing.Thank you.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @weenedonpetrol
    @weenedonpetrol 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    There’s only one way to describe that - stunning! What is more, there’s nothing complicated.

    • @trinitywright7122
      @trinitywright7122 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's awesome

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed! Nothing complicated at all. Thank you. Best, Rik

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @johnbaldwin143
    @johnbaldwin143 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Taste and texture always Rik otherwise food would be boring. As you so aptly demonstrate food is a mix of personal preference and technique. And yours mate is flawless!

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow, what an accolade! Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @allenbrown8158
    @allenbrown8158 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That lookS fab, love that sauce, thanks Rik

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Cheers, mate. A bit of fun and a stack of washing up! Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @harryhill9794
    @harryhill9794 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I so enjoy your videos! You are a master of practically everything! Well done!

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much! Best, Rik

  • @manapua83
    @manapua83 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stellar! That plate belongs in a fine restaurant!

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @Carol_in_Spain
    @Carol_in_Spain 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    We love ratatouille. I am certainly going to steal your presentation idea.
    The lamb looked magnificent - just how I like it cooked. The trouble is, it is difficult to find good quality lamb here in Spain. I miss Welsh lamb.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Steal away! Best, Rik

  • @wwsuwannee7993
    @wwsuwannee7993 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    We called this fried mush when I was growing up, it's delicious and you can put whatever you want in it. It's also good for breakfast with syrup & butter(if it has the right ingredients). My Grand Dad would grind this from dried corn, 1 cob would feed 4 or 5 people, talk about cheap! :) That ratatouille technique is brilliant. This is full on fancy for home, all made on 1 burner and a little bitty oven...good job Rik.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you kindly! Thanks for the info - Love to hear things like Grand Dad - amazing! Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @andyleighton6969
    @andyleighton6969 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rick flexing his chefy chops, very nicely too.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @dassochaing2384
    @dassochaing2384 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The plate is an eye full.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @user-vv7ze9ii1t
    @user-vv7ze9ii1t 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Very Nicely done

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @davidmurphy816
    @davidmurphy816 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh wow 🤩, look at that! You’ve surpassed yourself today Rik, beautiful ingredients, everything cooked to perfection 👌, & plate presentation impeccable! Unbelievable that you managed to cook this absolute feast on a single ring gas camping stove & a small countertop oven (with a lot of pan juggling 🤹‍♂️) … I doff my hat to your incredible talent Sir!🎩 Hope yourself & your other half thoroughly enjoyed your feast, & you didn’t have to do the washing up!😉 Thanks as always Rik 🙏, we’re always learning new skills & techniques watching your videos, much obliged to you. xx 👨‍🍳👌😋🍽️🩷

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you kindly, Sir. A bit of fun, everyone can cook. Nothing complicated. Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @karlalton3170
    @karlalton3170 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just what i needed Rik as i have now found Aussi chops here in Suphanburi and i miss my Lamb cheers bud 😎😎👍👍🇹🇭🇹🇭

  • @user-fg5sx8cl5h
    @user-fg5sx8cl5h 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Yummy video I so blessed I found you. My moma used to cook this blessings 🙌

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @JeffM---
    @JeffM--- 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gorgeous, Rik.
    I had never heard of Polenta before. I just looked it up, nice.
    The lamb looks divine. And when you lifted the tin off the veg...wow.
    I like your style, Rik. No bullshit, lovely food that any of us can cook.
    Thank you.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. Yes everyone can cook! Best, Rik

  • @sharonwilliams2757
    @sharonwilliams2757 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    YUMMY IN MY TUMMY 😋 YOU THE BEST RIK ✨💯

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @amandah4834
    @amandah4834 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow that’s a stunning plate of fabulous food Rik definitely worth the time and effort for someone you love on a special occasion thank you 👌Amanda xx

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you kindly! Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @HelenT-xv6zm
    @HelenT-xv6zm 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a lovely meal and a beautiful presentation. As soon as I can, I will attempt it.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

    • @HelenT-xv6zm
      @HelenT-xv6zm 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BackyardChef Although my cooking is often rather simple to just hold body and soul together, I enjoy stretching my culinary muscles once in a while. This is one of those recipes. What dessert would you pair with it?

  • @andreah4172
    @andreah4172 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That looks wonderful 😋😋

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @user-ox7gc2zw9q
    @user-ox7gc2zw9q 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I enjoyed seeing how to make Pollenta.. I have never ever had it! The dish looks amazing!

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @neilwharton720
    @neilwharton720 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I do love your recipes 🧑‍🍳🧑‍🍳🧑‍🍳

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, Neil. Best, Rik

  • @user-zj5kj4tc8e
    @user-zj5kj4tc8e 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That looks awesome

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @neilwharton720
    @neilwharton720 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love ratatouille, about to have some I made with my fillet steak tonight yum yum oh and some homemade pepper sauce for the steak 👍👍👍

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @elizabethannegrey6285
    @elizabethannegrey6285 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Being in a South African wine growing area, plus olives (Kalamata available), and polenta back on the shelves, I am 25:37 definitely going to make this dish. It is colourful and hugely appetising. Thanks for the inspiration. 👏👏👏

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The wine here was South African. Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @carolrosas6785
    @carolrosas6785 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    ❤❤amazing work ❤❤

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @harmoniefaerielove
    @harmoniefaerielove 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is very classy ..😋..
    Have you thought about having an email address just for those who cook them to send pics to ? For those of us who don't use other social media ..would be nice to see a monthly short maybe of a few of your fave subscriberrs attempts ..
    Many Blessings 🙏..x

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds a great idea! Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @PaoloBanke
    @PaoloBanke 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If you wake up alive its a special occasion. What a pretty looking dish, ok a lot of work but what a result :).

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @christinegitsham5268
    @christinegitsham5268 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Looks delicious Rik😃👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼my late Italian hubby came from Trieste northern Italy and polenta was a staple in that part of the world Rik and mama would cook young calimaris in a tomato base sauce and served it with polenta, was sooo good.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Now that sounds amazing! Might have to do that. Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @joanwibberley5302
    @joanwibberley5302 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    AMAZING !

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @ellenyoung9223
    @ellenyoung9223 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looks amazing!!!

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @BigMamaCat
    @BigMamaCat 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I've never had polenta before. I would sure like to try it, now. This meal looks fantastic.

    • @trinitywright7122
      @trinitywright7122 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Oh I love polenta, esp with toasted veg on top And a drizzle of balsamic

    • @BigMamaCat
      @BigMamaCat 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@trinitywright7122 I definitely have to try it. 🙂

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. Best, Rik

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

    • @pixie3760
      @pixie3760 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I've cooked Polenta a few times now, it's really easy and you can have it just with butter and salt and pepper or just as a plain side dish, dead easy and tastes great.

  • @JanetBrown-px2jn
    @JanetBrown-px2jn 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Oh I would enjoy that dinner,though a lot of work,it would be easy enough to make the polenta one day,and also the ratatouille,and the sauce,and lamb the next day..I often cook that way,as I have a very small NYC apartment kitchen.

    • @patsydanec7864
      @patsydanec7864 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He makes it look so easy but it does look like a bunch of work- but delicious!

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can do it. Thank you. Best, Rik

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is some work this, juggling in a small kitchen. Can be done though! As Janet said she could break it down.

  • @jennythescouser
    @jennythescouser 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yum, I should fo more lamb chop meals. I usualy use diced lamb to make a curry etc. A little factiod. In some parts of Africa people only eat white maize, as the yellow stuff is fed to cattle, poultry etc. 😋

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @nomad7412
    @nomad7412 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Masterclass !

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @57WillysCJ
    @57WillysCJ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Spectacular. Almost all of the ingredients were from the Americas. Polenta is cornmeal. You made a savory mush and then fried it. Both the mush and the fried mush was taught to the early settlers. You could probably find a form of the meal without the olives made by the Navejo people in the early 19th century. Food made it's way around the world from ancient times just like today. Food and music easily cross many borders with no problems.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @user-or7fs1hc8j
    @user-or7fs1hc8j 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank You Rik Terrific. Kalamata Olives are more vinegary than salty, though there is some sea salt in the vinegar. If you're in Yorkshire I bet you can order Kalamata olives on-line and it will ship the next day to your door from London or Manchester. I happen to know there are big Greek communities there [especially Cypriots] who can easily and inexpensively send it to you via post. You could also do a 24hr marinade of the black olives in balsamic vinegar instead of cooking it into the sauce, although I have cooked with Balsamic vinegar when I was low in red wine or had no red wine and added red pepper paste or sundried tomato paste; FYI: You have a really good technique with the polenta. Although I'm Greek I actually grew up in a predominately Italian & Sicilian neighborhood. I recall one of my neighbors would toast the dried polenta in the saute pan then add the boiling broth while stirring over a low-medium flame. THen adding the olive oil butter and parmesan cheese; Our cooking methods are mostly the same except, Greeks don't typically eat polenta. As it's not typically part of our cuisine unless you came from an island that was occupied by the Italians. The Ratatouille recipe is FABULOUSly easy!!! Thank You!!! Cheers from NYC!!!
    PS the reduction sauce could have also gone onto the polenta instead to balance out the reduction and blunt the saltiness of the olives. Peace!!!

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @patsydanec7864
    @patsydanec7864 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful!

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @gailcullinan349
    @gailcullinan349 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Scrumptious

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @HonchHeado
    @HonchHeado 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mate this makes me hungry lol

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @kiraward1125
    @kiraward1125 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Who needs a special occasion. Making the occasional lovely meal for the family is occasion enough. Maybe even requiring they dress nicely for dinner makes it special.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @dd7521
    @dd7521 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That lamb looks perfect, what a dish!
    Are the meat prices over there pretty reasonable Rik?

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Its a save to buy job here! That's is why you do not see these types of meals on here. Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @Betterstartnow
    @Betterstartnow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yum!

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @Hope-uk6zw
    @Hope-uk6zw 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @pixie3760
    @pixie3760 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I absolutely love Polenta. It's a great change from mashed spuds. Lamb cutlets, what a meal. Fabulous Rik! Oh, can you sear the Polenta in the lamb fat Rik?

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Of course you can! Thank you. Best, Rik

    • @pixie3760
      @pixie3760 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BackyardChef thank you, yum!

  • @user-zc3lc1ks7h
    @user-zc3lc1ks7h 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! Very fancy. I don't eat lamb or black olives...and can only stand for a few minutes at a time, so it's not for me ... but that is impressively beautiful! I was wondering... that was over an hour of cooking on your little gas burner... do those little cylinder of gas last that long? I SO miss my gas stove and hate my glass-top electric stove with a passion. We thought about getting a portable burner but were afraid we'd be changing cylinders constantly. ??? Shirley in NH

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes cylinders do empty pretty quick if you are always cooking with it. Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @lazygardens
    @lazygardens 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That looks great, and I don't even like rat-a-ptooey

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @carolking4124
    @carolking4124 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Rik, Excelent video thanks. I wondered if you had ever come across moroccan patties?I saw them in a cafe in australia and they looked yummy, but no idea whats in them. Think they are vegetarian friendly though.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. Will have a look. Best, Rik

  • @wendyburston3132
    @wendyburston3132 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! Looks really interesting. I'm sure it would still taste good without the eggplant. I'm deathly allergic to it. I've never had polenta fried. Actually never had it at all that I know. So should be interesting.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @DerrickWhittle-mm7jz
    @DerrickWhittle-mm7jz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lovely, now I want lamb chops, have you any idea what it costs in cincy OH.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nope! Hello Derrick, have you been on holiday? First time in a while. Welcome back! Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @chucky2316
    @chucky2316 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You make me hungry rick.no mint or mint sauce for the lamb

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @woolymittens
    @woolymittens 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Adequate ...you will be kept on. 🤣

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @carolel2851
    @carolel2851 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not sure about the olives Rik l tried some out of a jar and they were little salt bombs...🤔

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @squirrel6158
    @squirrel6158 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    rick do u sit in the kitchen emptying the fridge lmao

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Best, Rik

  • @jimw7916
    @jimw7916 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We dont call them lamb chops in Australia............... we call them lamb cutlets

    • @JanetBrown-px2jn
      @JanetBrown-px2jn 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      And in America we call that rack of lamb,when cooked it was cut into chops.Different country different names.😊

    • @jimw7916
      @jimw7916 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JanetBrown-px2jn we have "chops" but they are either a "chump chop" or the cheaper cuts that are just called "chops" unfortunately now in Australia all the good quality lamb is exported (usually live) to the middle east, and the only lamb left is rubbish.

    • @JanetBrown-px2jn
      @JanetBrown-px2jn 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jimw7916 Hi Jim,we too have other chops,just called shoulder lamb chops,you can get ones with a round bone they have less fat,the others have a blade like bone,if you buy the rack already cut into chops,then they are loin lamb chops.Lamb is not popular here,but all the expensive American restaurants have racks,and all the Middle Eastern restaurants have lamb in a lot of forms,and the Indian restaurants have a lot of lamb too.

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No probs. Thank you. Best, Rik

    • @BackyardChef
      @BackyardChef  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik