Doesn’t that name just SOUND intriguing?

And delectable.

My mouth is watering just thinking of the flavor of a juicy prime rib with a salt crust. Hoo boy!

Try this one this weekend and let me know how it tastes! (As if I can’t already imagine it. . . flavorful, tender, yummy . . . )

Salt Crust Prime Rib
(serves six to eight)
1 5 lb. Prime Rib Roast
6 Cups Kosher Salt
3 Egg Whites
1 Cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, thyme etc.)
Fresh Ground Pepper

Mix the Salt and egg whites in a large bowl to create a stiff, snow-like consistency. Cover the roast with pepper and the herbs. Place one third of the salt in a pan and place the roast on top. Pack the rest of the salt around the roast until it is completely covered and encased tightly. Cook in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes per pound of roast or until a thermometer reads 130 degrees. Remove from the oven and let stand 30 minutes before slicing. Remove the salt crust at the table with a hammer for a dramatic flair.

I have dreams about steak and I’ve often wondered whether it’s just me . . . or are there other freaks out there?

I think you know the answer.

Here’s a dream journal from maybedreams.wordpress.com. Perhaps it will enlighten us all . . .

pwny:
in this dream, i’m eating chicken fried steak with Jazz from the transformers. and i am overwhelmed with the fact that this is the single greatest moment in my life up to that point. i was making sandwiches out of the the CFS, mashed potatoes, and biscuits. a common practice on CFS day.

inspiration: i was 7, and it was the night before chicken fried steak day at school… so i might have been biased.

So there you have it! Chicken fried steak and Jazz from the Transformers. A bit frightening. And tasty all at the same time.

Your friend and mine — Jazz

What does it mean?

Who cares? It’s about steak. It doesn’t have to mean anything.

Now, go have a great weekend and dream your own dreams about steak . . . and let me know what they are. That way I won’t have to pay for therapy.

Photo courtesy of wikipedia.org

. . . a side salad that is the perfect complement to a prime rib roast, steaks — or just about any dish.

Enjoy!! And have a great weekend! Eat outside while you still can . . .

Greens and Berry Salad
Serves 4-6

1  (8 oz) pkg. mixed greens (about 8 cups)
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
2   ¼” thick slices red onion, separated into rings
1 cup fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries
1  (2 oz) pkg slivered almonds, toasted
¼ cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
1 tsp Dijon-style mustard

In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, blue cheese, onion, raspberries and almonds.  In a small bowl, whisk together the salad dressing and mustard. Pour dressing over the salad and toss well.