Subj : Re: It's time To : Mike Powell From : Dave Drum Date : Sat Sep 03 2022 05:03:00 -=> Mike Powell wrote to DAVE DRUM <=- > I never see you in the Railfans echo. I'm a life member of > the Monticello & Sangamon Valley R.H.S. And used to do scale railroading > but don't have the room for it any longer. MP> I never see anyone in it, except a rare posting from the Usenet. I have posted there in past. But it's like shouting down a well. I still subscribe if the BBS offers/carries it. And I still support my local RR groups ... the dinner trains, excursions, etc. And have been known to portray Santy Pants on the holiday runs of the M&SV And I will gleefully ride the AmTrak if not driving my car to a far away location - rather than taking the silver bird. Trains don't fall out of the sky and kill all aboard. Bv)= MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Amtrak's Lamb Shanks w/Portobello Mushrooms Categories: Lamb/mutton, Mushrooms, Wine, Herbs, Beef Yield: 4 Serings 4 (1 lb ea) bone-in lamb - shanks; well trimmed 1/4 c Oil; divided Salt & freshly ground pepper 1/2 c Fine diced red onion 2 lg Portobello mushroom caps; - gills removed, in md dice 2 tb Minced garlic 3/4 c Dry red wine 2 tb Chopped fresh Greek oregano - leaves 1 1/2 c Diced plum tomatoes in juice 3 c Beef demi-glace +=OR=+ 3 c Beef broth thickened with a - slurry of 2 tb ea cold - water & cornstarch 2 California bay leaves Set the oven to 350ºF/175ºC. In a large mixing bowl, toss the lamb shanks with 1 tablespoon oil, one-half teaspoon salt and one-fourth teaspoon pepper. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed sauté pan over medium heat until hot. Add the oil, and when the oil is hot add the lamb shanks in a single layer (do this in batches, if necessary). Brown the shanks uniformly on all sides, then remove the shanks to an appropriate casserole or braising pan with a tight-fitting lid. Pour off and discard any excess fat, leaving only 1 to 2 tablespoons in the pan. Add the onion and mushroom and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic. Cook another minute, stirring, so that the garlic does not burn. Add the red wine, bring to a near boil, and reduce the liquid by two-thirds. Stir in the oregano, tomatoes with juice and the demi-glace. Bring the mixture to a boil, remove from the heat and pour over the lamb shanks. Add the bay leaves and cover the lamb tightly with the lid. Transfer the lamb to the oven and cook for 1 hour, then reduce the heat to 300ºF/150ºC and continue to cook the lamb until it is fork tender but not falling off the bone, about 1 additional hour. Remove casserole and allow the lamb to cool, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Remove each shank to a serving dish and cover with foil. Remove the bay leaves from the casserole and discard. Skim any fat from the top of the sauce. Check the consistency of the sauce (it should be the consistency of heavy cream). If the sauce is too thin, reduce it on the stove-top until it is the proper consistency. This makes about 2 1/2 cups sauce. Taste the sauce, adjusting the seasoning as desired, then pour over the lamb shanks and serve. NOTE: Amtrak serves the lamb shanks with garlic mashed potatoes and an array of vegetables. A creation of Seattle chef & cookbook author Tom Douglas Servings: 4 RECIPE FROM: http://recipes.latimes.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM .... America is the only place where people go hunting on a full stomach. --- MultiMail/Win v0.52 * Origin: SouthEast Star Mail HUB - SESTAR (1:3634/12) .