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Title: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: Doug Varrieur on December 06, 2013, 08:38:02 AM
The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!

OK gang I'll this easy this time :) I'm looking for very very unique low carb recipes for Christmas dinner. When I say unique I'm talking about unique. For example roasted Yak, great meat by the way  8) Here's the rules;

1- All recipes post on this thread
2- 4 winners will receive an original copy of FTS self published edition and a bottle of Zero
3- 1 winner to be chosen by Umpa and I for each of the following categories  Entree, Side, Dessert, Beverage
4- The recipe must be part of your Christmas dinner with picture posted once made. Post the recipe in advance then go back and update it with the photo. This is a chance to have a really special Christmas dinner  8)

That's it! Let's have some fun on Dec 25th  ;D
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: Doug Varrieur on December 06, 2013, 09:05:26 AM

Herb And Dijon-Crusted Christmas Yak Tenderloin (serves 2)


Ingredients:

1 Yak tenderloin, trimmed - (about 20 ounces)
1/4 cup Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs - (including thyme, basil - and rosemary)
Salt and black pepper
3/4 cup ground pork rinds
2 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Brush tenderloin with 1 tablespoon oil, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon herbs and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a large sauté pan over high heat, and sear tenderloin on all sides until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large roasting pan, and roast to desired doneness (10 to 12 minutes for medium rare). Remove from oven, and let rest 3 minutes.
3. In a bowl, combine remaining herbs with pork skin crumbs, and season with a little salt and pepper. Spread mustard over top of tenderloin, and press seasoned bread crumbs onto mustard to form a crust.
4. Heat remaining oil in a sauté pan over high heat. Place tenderloin crust side down in pan, and cook until crust is golden brown. Transfer to a board, and let rest until ready to carve.



You can order your Yak meat online here- http://www.hawk-n-yak-ranch.com/ (http://www.hawk-n-yak-ranch.com/)

(http://cdn.houseandhome.com/sites/houseandhome.com/files/imagecache/node_no_wm/meat-pork-cinghale-istock-BochkarevPhotography.jpg)


Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: morgan on December 06, 2013, 03:14:03 PM
Where would one even buy yak?

Looks good though. :)
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: mdanziger on December 06, 2013, 04:20:59 PM
Is it safe to assume this recipe would work well with any other roast.... assuming yak isn't readily available at my local supermarket?
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: Doug Varrieur on December 06, 2013, 04:48:06 PM
Hi Morgan, I posted the link to buy Yak online here in the states, Yes, mdanziger, any beef, bear, lamb...they would all work.
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: umpa on December 07, 2013, 08:41:59 AM
Yak Attack!! :D
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: mouseissue on December 07, 2013, 01:58:20 PM
Yak Attack!! :D

 :D :D :D
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: morgan on December 07, 2013, 02:21:06 PM
Hi Morgan, I posted the link to buy Yak online here in the states, Yes, mdanziger, any beef, bear, lamb...they would all work.

Bear?  You Americans will eat anything.
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: Doug Varrieur on December 07, 2013, 05:10:46 PM
I love bear meat!
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: shawn116 on December 07, 2013, 08:18:20 PM
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You Americans will eat anything.

Not all of us Morgan   :P :P  ;)  I can see a good beef or pork roast though  ;D
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: morgan on December 07, 2013, 08:23:22 PM
Oh Yogi - say it ain't so.  I know as kids we used to say "start at the knees please", but really.....

Ranger Smith will be after you doug  :D
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: Doug Varrieur on December 08, 2013, 08:41:08 AM
Morgan, do you eat Kangaroo?

Chilli & Rosemary Kangaroo recipe
As featured in the INDULGE section of The Advertiser.

Ingredients

500g kangaroo fillets

Fresh sprigs of rosemary

5 large red chillies

150ml olive oil

Roasted root vegetables to serve

Method

    Marinate kangaroo with the chilli, rosemary and olive oil and leave over night.
    Heat a heavy based pan on high, drizzle a little olive oil and seal the kangaroo fillets.
    Place the fillets onto a tray and place into a pre heated oven at 200c for ten minutes.
    Take kangaroo out of the oven and let it rest for a further 5 minutes
    Slice the kangaroo and serve with roasted root vegetables that have been roasted with fresh rosemary.

 

Cooking time 30 mins

Preparation time 10mins

Marinating time up to 24hours

Easy

serves 4

Chefs tip: bruise the chilies and the rosemary in a mortar and pestle to extract fuller flavour to the kangaroo.

(http://www.macromeats.com.au/site/DefaultSite/filesystem/images/Chilli_rosemary_kangaroo.jpg)
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: umpa on December 08, 2013, 08:42:51 AM
Really????? :D
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: mouseissue on December 08, 2013, 11:55:01 AM
Nothing quite like a succulent roo for dinner! :D :D :D

Tony
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: morgan on December 08, 2013, 02:47:39 PM
I have eaten kangaroo. You buy it in vacuum packs at the supermarket.  Think of the leanest steak you can buy - no fat - so cooking has to be quick or in liquid.  The meat has to be processed to remove various parasites - unlike other meat sources you cannot just do it yourself.  It was also a main ingredient of dog food.  We see a lot of them by the side of the road in the country as they are a traffic hazard and can do enormous damage to a car.  I got to say though, I'm not keen on it.
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: umpa on December 08, 2013, 03:15:28 PM
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: Doug Varrieur on December 08, 2013, 03:25:09 PM
Oh my goodness Morgan you ate Kanga!!!!!  :o

Which Character Are You? Kanga (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvs0E5Oep8Y#)
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: morgan on December 08, 2013, 04:14:37 PM
Commonly known as 'skippy' after the tv show.
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: Doug Varrieur on December 08, 2013, 04:48:56 PM
I'm thinking of making a really cool Paella as a side dish/appetizer for Christmas. My Mom and Dad have invited us for prime rib :) Paella's can be made with a variety of seafoods, meats, sausages and veggies. I'll replace the rice element with cauli rice. Wouldn't this look great on your Christmas table  :o

(http://sybaritica.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/paella-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: umpa on December 09, 2013, 08:46:06 AM
I will suffer through it :D
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: mdanziger on December 09, 2013, 09:19:53 AM
Oh the sacrifices we make in the name of FTS.
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: mouseissue on December 09, 2013, 04:01:21 PM
I will suffer through it :D

I'd love to join you in that suffering, Umpa! ;D ;D ;D

Tony
Title: Re: The NEW Incredible Edible Christmas Contest!
Post by: umpa on December 10, 2013, 01:06:18 PM
 :D :D :D