Changes in Store For Tarantino's

It looks like there are some big changes in store for my favorite calzone place, Tarantino's. I'm not going to give anything away yet, because I don't want to jinx Joe and Trish, but stay posted for the news.

In the meantime they are now serving dessert calzones, I haven't tried one yet, but am looking forward to it. We had take out from there on Monday night and it was so good. I had a calzone with Italian sausage, roasted red peppers and pepperchinnes. That is by far my favorite combination and they do it perfectly. Dan ordered his favorite, the Meatball sandwich, which is always a winner.

Tarantino's is one of my favorite places to eat in Kansas City, as you can tell by my previous posts. Joe and Trish do a great job of making their customers feel like they are part of the family and the food is great too. They are located at 601 McGee, 1 block east of Grand, in Kansas City MO. 816-421-0043.

Pulled Pork Quesadilla

I was watching Simply Delicioso on FoodTV with Ingrid Hoffmann and got the inspiration to make these quesadillas. I had some leftover Chile-Citrus Slow Cooked Pulled Pork and thought it would be perfect for quesadillas. I reheated the pork and in a large skillet I heated my tortillas on medium heat for 2 minutes, until they were light brown and crispy. Add the pork, some grated Jack cheese, sliced avocados and fresh cilantro leaves and you have yourself some tasty quesadillas.

When is a Smoking Ban Not Really A Smoking Ban?

When the Kansas City City Council is involved, that's when. Instead of of coming up with a true smoking ban that actually bans smoking in public places, the council has come up with silly regulations that make no sense. Either have the balls to say No Smoking and that goes for the casinos too or move on to something else.

Spin Neapolitan Pizza

I was excited to see a new pizza place go up in the Summit Crossing shopping center in Lee's Summit. I have worked in Lee's Summit for 5 years now and I find the lunch choices to be pretty bad. Unless you like chain food or fast food, you're better off bringing your own lunch. Then I saw this big, bold sign pop up saying Spin Neapolitan Pizza and I thought, finally something different.
I checked out their website www.spinpizza.com and was even more intrigued. The pizza and sandwich selections looked good and different. I wanted to try a pizza and see if they were anywhere close to resembling a true pizza from Napoli, but the Roasted Chicken Sausage Panini was what got my attention. For $6.95, you get a grilled sandwich with sausage, white bean spread, onion fig marmalade and Asiago cheese. They even give you your choice of a salad. I called in the order and picked it up.
The restaurant is large and open. The kitchen is right there for all the world to see and the staff were all pleasant. I paid for my food, received the bag and headed back to my office.
The salad was a nice sized Caesar with Romaine and lots of little crunchy homemade croutons. The dressing was a little on the oily side, not creamy, but the flavor was good and not fishy. The sandwich was a big disappointment though. It was grilled perfectly and actually quite large for the price. The sausage was thinly sliced and every time you took a bite a big ol' piece came out of the sandwich. It seemed that all the pieces were the skin of the sausage, not too appetizing. The onion fig marmalade(which is the reason I ordered the sandwich), was pretty lackluster. And if I had not looked at the menu again while typing this, I would have to say that the bean spread was nonexistent.
With all that said, I will go back and try the pizza. I try not to be too judgemental on a first visit, but that pizza better be pretty outstanding to get me there for a third visit. They are located at 1808D NW Chipman Rd. Lee's Summit, MO 64081 816-246-7746. They also have an Overland Park location and one that will open in Olathe this Spring.

Garlic-Potato Soup

This recipe was adapted from the March-April 2007 Cook's Illustrated. I changed a few things because I either did not have all the ingredients or some of the preparation was too time consuming. The end result was a nicely flavored potato soup, that was not too garlicky.

Garlic-Potato Soup

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 medium leek, white and light green parts halved lengthwise, washed and chopped small (about 1 cup)
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 whole garlic head, rinsed, and top third of head removed and discarded
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup white wine
2 bay leaves
Salt
2 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh thyme leaves
Ground black pepper

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. When foaming subsides, add leeks and cook until soft(do not brown), 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add garlic head, broth, wine, bay leaves and 3/4 tsp. salt. Partially cover pot and bring to simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until garlic is tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove garlic, squeeze over a bowl until cloves slip out and mash with a fork. Return to pot. Add potatoes and continue to simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Discard bay leaves. Stir in cream and thyme. Using an immersion blender, process soup until creamy, with some chunks remaining. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with chopped parsley or chives.

Pizzabella and Trezo Mare

Our friend, Larry, was in town for short visit, so last night we took him to a couple of places that we like. We started at Pizzabella for dinner and then moved on to Trezo Mare for dessert and after dinner drinks. We had a great time and really hated saying good bye at the end of the night.
I actually decided to order something other than Brussels sprouts for a change. I noticed Broccolini on the menu last night and I don't recall seeing that on the menu before. Broccolini is one of those things they use on the Food Network and you see in magazines, but you can never find in the grocery store, so I decided to go with that. It really tastes like regular broccoli, just a little on the delicate side. They serve it with speck ham, chili flakes and toasted garlic. This was a nice dish, with just the right amount of heat for me. I also ordered the Salami pizza, which is covered in a light tomato sauce, soppressata salami and oregano.
Larry ordered the Brussels sprouts and he loved the combination of flavors, the salty pancetta, sweet cranberries and the nutty hazelnuts. He ordered the Mushroom pizza, which is my favorite. I love all those mushrooms with the sweet cooked onions and thyme.
Dan got the Mixed Greens salad with that wonderful dressing and the Prosciutto pizza. It's a really nice, light pizza with the thinly sliced prosciutto and the topping of fresh arugula.
Pizzabella is located in the Crossroads District at 1810 Baltimore KCMO 64106.
All that and a couple of Peronis make for a pretty good evening, but Dan had further plans for us. He thought it would be nice to go to Trezo Mare and sit by the fireplace and enjoy a drink and dessert. The lounge is open until midnight, so we headed on over.
We had the place all to ourselves, so we picked the table in front of the fireplace and waited for the bartender to take our order. Larry ordered the Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars($8) with a Taylor Fladgate Port($8). The peanut butter bars were rich and decadent, covered in a nice light chocolate mousse and fudge sauce. All of us enjoyed that dessert the most. Dan had the Spice Cake($8) and an expensive Grand Marnier($11). The spice cake was very flavorful, but a little on the dry side. The vanilla ice cream on top helped even it out some. I ordered the Espresso Creme Caramel($8) and the Fonseca 10 Year Port($7). The creme caramel was actually very well flavored and light. This was the perfect way to end an already perfect evening.
Trezo Mare is located in Briarcliff Village at 4105 N. Mulberry Dr. KCMO 64116. Their web address is http://www.trezomare.com/.

New Port Richey, FL Home For Sale

The following link is for my Mom's house which is for sale: http://www.homes.com/Content/ListingDetail.cfm?ZipCode=34655&FirstRec=19&OrderBy=PRICE%3AA&RelatingTo=properties&Bedrooms=&FullBaths=&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=&PriceRange=&AmenitiesList=&PropType=P&RecsPerPage=9&TotalRecs=174&PropIdList=3_49105428,3_56414650,3_59787706,3_57405367,3_51960789,3_59414849,3_56339412,3_53841614,3_56350097&PropId=57405367&NHC=1&searchorig=main#

The house is priced well and is in great condition, believe me, it's as if nobody even lives there. She is "Mommie Dearest" clean, you won't find a speck of dust anywhere in that house. The furniture comes with the purchase and it is all in perfect condition as well. If you don't want the furniture, she will take care of the removal.
New Port Richey, FL is 30 miles northwest of Tampa. The Gulf of Mexico is very close and there is plenty of shopping and dining in the vicinity. The community is not age restricted, which is a plus in Florida.

Trezo Mare for Lunch

I have had more comments on my postings of Trezo Mare Ristorante than any other of my postings. People seem to be very passionate about this place, either loving it or really hating it. Personally, I have only had good experiences there, both the food and the service have been above the norm for Kansas City. That being said, Dan and I went there for lunch on Saturday to see what the $9.00 Combo Menu was like.

We decided to sit in the bar, so that we could be close to the fireplace. The bar is actually quite nice and a lot bigger than I had thought. There was one bartender and he was responsible for all the tables and he did a good job of taking care of his customers. We both ordered Stella's since they serve it on tap and checked out the menu. The lunch menu is actually quite nice and has a lot to offer.

We decided to start out with the Seared Fresh Lump Crab Cakes($14) . They serve two nice sized crab cakes with a champagne butter and baby rocket. We both thoroughly enjoyed them. We both decided on trying something from the $9 combo menu. Dan ordered the King Crab Bisque and the 1/2 Shrimp Club. The crab bisque was good, but a little too buttery and rich for my taste. The shrimp sandwich was very good, much better than either of us thought it would be. I ordered the Roasted Tomato Bisque and 1/2 Turkey Sandwich. The tomato bisque was thick, smoky and tangy-very good. The sandwich was also very good, the bread they use was grilled and both sandwiches had smoked bacon and a nice lemon aioli.

They are located at 4105 N. Mulberry KCMO 64116 816-505-3200.

Grinder's - Kansas City, MO

On a snowy December Saturday afternoon, Dan and I were in the Crossroads and we were looking for a place to eat. We had driven past Grinder's many times, but had never stopped in. Our friend, Lisa, had recommended it before, so we thought we try it out. The snowy weather did not seem to affect the business, because they were pretty busy.

We took a table in the back and were promptly greeted by our waitress. We ordered beers and pondered the menu. They have a large variety to chose from including salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and wings. Dan ordered the Meatball Grinder($6.00) and a side of Tater Tots($.95). The grinder was excellent, with very good meatballs that were covered in a red sauce and cheese and then baked. The order of tots was big enough for two and they were also good. I ordered a half South Philly Cheese-Steak($4.99) with turkey instead of beef and had both provolone and Cheese Whiz on it. The sandwich was really good. The grilled onions, peppers and mushrooms were cooked perfectly. I ordered the 1/2 Ass Fries($1.25) with my sandwich, but really did not need them because there were so many tots.

I would defiantly go back and try some of their other items. The service was good and so was the food. The decor is a little bit on the thrift shop/garage sale end, but it adds to the atmosphere. They have a large outdoor sculpture park that is used for weddings, concerts and the like. The also have daily specials that seem worth checking out. They bare located at 417 E. 18th Street KCMO 64108 816-472-5454.

Chile-Citrus Slow Cooked Pulled Pork

I wanted to put something in the crock pot for last night's dinner, so I bought a pork butt. I had some small flour tortillas at home and thought that they needed to be filled with a shredded pork. So I picked up an onion, a bell pepper and a jalapeno and went searching for something to pour over all if it. I was at Target and went to the Mexican food aisle, where I saw all these different Archer Farms marinades and sauces. There was one called Chile Citrus Marinade and Grill Sauce and it seemed to be what I needed. The sauce has orange juice, roasted garlic and orange and lemon peel in it. The end result was perfect and my 13 year old nephew even liked it.

Chile-Citrus Slow Cooked Pulled Pork

1 3-lb boneless pork butt roast

1 Tbsp. olive oil

salt and pepper

1 onion, sliced

1 bell pepper, cut into strips

1 jalapeno, seeded and cut into strips

1 (12.5 oz) jar Archer Farms Chile Citrus Marinade and Grill Sauce

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Salt and pepper the roast on all sides and brown in skillet. Place the vegetables in the bottom of a crock pot; top with the browned roast and pour sauce over all. Cook on low for 7-9 hours.

Remove pork and shred using 2 forks. Return to crock pot and mix all together. Serve on tortillas or over rice. Top with fresh chopped cilantro and green onions.

Packages on the Porch

When I got home yesterday and took Gabby out for her walk, there was a package on the front porch. I was both excited and confused, thinking the only thing I had ordered recently were some plants and it was way too soon for those to be delivered. I figured I must have ordered something and just forgotten about it.

When we got back to the house, I realized that the package was from my friend Larry, who now lives in San Antonio, Texas. I tore into the box and found two books, Baking 9-1-1 by Sarah Phillips and Plank Cooking The Essence of Natural Wood by Scott and Tiffany Haugen. I almost bought a plank book this weekend, so the timing was perfect. I did however buy some wine soaked white oak grilling planks, so I'm hoping to find just the right recipe for it.

He also sent this beautiful art glass watering ball for one of my gardens. Larry knows that my passion for gardening is just as strong as my passion for food. So thank you again Larry for the gifts, I will be putting them all to good use.

Ranch Chicken Pizza

I came across this recipe while looking up a recipe on the Internet for my mom. It looked pretty interesting, so I decided to try it out last night. The recipe called for a 3 ounce package of cream cheese, which I never even knew existed.

The pizza turned out really good. I think the roasted red peppers really made the pizza taste great. Their recipe called for a 2 1/4 ounce can of sliced ripe olives which I omitted, I also added some chili puree to my mixture to spice it up just a little bit. This recipe came from the Hidden Valley people and calls for the original dressing, I used the light version on my pizza.

Ranch Chicken Pizza

1/2 cup light Ranch reduced fat dressing

1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened

2 Tbsp. tomato paste

1 tsp. chili puree

1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped

1 (12 inch) prepared pizza crust

1/2 cup roasted red pepper strips

3 green onions, thinly sliced

1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/2 cup mild Cheddar cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine dressing with cream cheese, tomato paste and chili puree. Stir in chicken; spread onto crust. Arrange peppers and onions on pizza; sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Red Dragon House - Kansas City, MO

Dan and I have been eating at the Red Dragon House for 14 years now and I'm sure he was eating there before then. Actually, now-a-days, we usually just get take out from there. It's right on the way home for Dan and that makes it way too convenient.
Both of us always seem to get the same thing, I always get the Chicken Fried Rice and Dan gets the Kung Bao Chicken. The Kung Bao has a nice spicy brown sauce with veggies and peanuts and the fried rice has peas, carrots and egg. I love to drizzle a little bit of sweet and sour sauce over it, for a little added flavor.
We sometimes order Egg Rolls or we get an order of Crab Rangoon. You get two egg rolls with an order and six crab rangoons. Both are good and sometimes we splurge and get both. They also do a pretty mean egg drop soup, but I usually only order that when we eat there. I also like their Empress Chicken and their Moo Shu Pork. The plum sauce is so good and I love those little pancakes.
They are located in the Garment District at 312 W. 8th Street KCMO 64105 816-221-1388.

Potatoes Anna

This is such an easy dish and the results are wonderful. Your friends and family will think that you worked really hard on it and if you get it out of the pan without a misstep it looks impressive too. This was one of my Christmas side dishes that would have been perfect, if I had not been in such of a hurry to get it onto a plate. It actually does not look too bad, considering half of it slid off the plate when the pan got inverted. With a few ingredients, a cast iron skillet and a mandolin, you can serve a beautiful and tasty dish.

Potatoes Anna

3/4 cups melted butter
3 lbs. baking potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Pour melted butter into a 10 inch cast iron skillet to a depth of 1/4 inch.(You will use the rest as you layer the potatoes.) Set the pan over low heat and layer in sliced potatoes. Build the bottom layer with overlapping slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and melted butter. Continue this routine until you have used all the potatoes. When all the potatoes are layered and the bottom has formed a light crust, cover with foil and using the bottom of a smaller skillet firmly press to compress the potatoes. Place into oven, covered tightly with foil. (Place a baking pan on a lower rack to catch any drips.)
Bake for 20 minutes, press firmly on potatoes again, Remove foil, bake uncovered, until the sides are visibly brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes more.
To serve, loosen the sides with a knife, then carefully invert onto a plate and slice into wedges.

Kansas City's Smoking Ban

As a former smoker, there is nothing I hate more than going into a restaurant and being subjected to others people's smoke. Because of that, I stay away from restaurants that don't do a good job of segregating the smokers from the non-smokers. That's my choice, I have the freedom to do that.
At the same time, I believe that it should be up to the owner of a business, as to whether they allow smoking or not on their premises. If they want to allow smoking, I will go somewhere else, but the business owner should have the right to make that choice.
If Kansas City is going to ban smoking in bars and restaurants, then they need to go all the way and ban it everywhere, including casinos and the Truman Sports Complex.

Bristol Seafood Grill

On Monday, New Year's Eve day, Dan and I met our friend Lisa at Bristol Seafood Grill for lunch. We love eating there, but it's so far from our house that we don't get there as often as we would like. The customer service there has always been great and the food is good too. I also love the interior of the restaurant, especially the beautiful stained glass dome.
On this trip, we had a very good waiter who explained the days specials. He also suggested the the crab cakes as an appetizer, boasting that their's were the best. We ordered the crab cakes ($12.50) and I have to say that they were very good. The crab was very tasty and the sauces that were served with the cakes were excellent.
For lunch, both Dan and Lisa ordered the Atlantic Salmon special ($13.95). They each ordered their salmon cooked through and it came out perfectly. It was a nice piece of fish sitting atop some pretty awesome lobster risotto with a side of asparagus. I had the Japanese Breaded Fried Shrimp ($12.95). I loved this dish, the shrimp were big and cooked to perfection. It came with a side of fries and a nice little dish of jicama slaw.
We really had a nice lunch and sat and talked for quite a while after our meal was finished. It was nice to be able to sit there and not feel rushed to leave. The Bristol is located at 5400 W. 119th Street, Leawood, KS 66209 913-663-5777.

Chicken Pasta w/Sun-dried Tomatoes

I came across this recipe in my February 2008 Cuisine at Home. The recipe called for pappardelle pasta, but my store did not have it, I used a nice wide fettuccine instead and it worked perfectly. I changed the recipe a little, they call for using 2 thick slices of bacon and I used pancetta instead. This was a nice pasta that reminded us of eating stroganoff.

Chicken Pasta w/Sun-Dried Tomatoes

8 oz. dry pappardelle or fettuccine
3 oz. slice of pancetta, cubed
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and minced
3 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite size pieces (12 oz)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook pasta according to directions, drain and set aside.
Saute pancetta in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, chicken, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until garlic starts to brown, 1 minute.
Deglaze with wine, scraping bottom of skillet. Stir in broth, cream and pasta and bring to a simmer. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Top with dried parsley and freshly grated cheese is so desired.

Cloned Meat and Dairy Coming to a Store Near You

This is wrong and scary folks.......

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to declare as early as next week that meat and milk from cloned animals and their offspring are safe to consume, the Wall Street Journal reported without naming its source.
The FDA had asked producers of cloned livestock not to sell food products from such animals pending its ruling on their safety. It is not clear whether the FDA will lift this voluntary hold, the report said.
While many consumer groups still oppose it, the FDA declaration that cloned animal products are safe would be a milestone for a small cadre of biotech companies that want to make a business out of producing copies of prize dairy cows and other farm animals.

El Torito-Woodland Hills, CA

While I was in California with Ryan on Saturday, he was in the mood for Mexican, so we headed for El Torito. El Torito is a California based casual Mexican food place and the decor is pretty typical for a Mexican restaurant.

Our server arrived at the table with chips and salsa and took our drink orders. The chips were good and the salsa was excellent. The salsa was thick and had just the right amount of heat. Our drinks arrived and my iced tea was fruit flavored, which seems to be the going way to serve it in California. Personally, I like my iced tea to taste like regular tea, that fruity stuff doesn't cut it with me. Plus, if you serve flavored tea, you should say you serve flavored tea.

For lunch, Ryan ordered the Picadillo Burrito ($8.99). It was beef, refried beans, jack cheese, lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, tortilla strips and salsa wrapped in a large flour tortilla and covered in a guajillo chile sauce, crema fresca, onions and cilantro. It was served with refried beans and rice. He loved it and ate every bit.

I ordered the Rolled Grilled Tacos ($9.99). This was a very interesting dish and consisted of a lot of food. You get 2 tacos filled with chicken, 2 with steak and cheese and 2 with marinated veggies. they were served with a wonderful slightly sweet and spicy red pepper dip. The tacos were rolled and grilled and served with some nicely flavored, soupy beans and rice. I loved the chicken and the vegetable tacos, but thought the steak ones were so-so. It was a lot of food and I could only eat half of it.

Overall, I liked the food and the service was okay. They are located at 6040 Canoga Ave. Woodland Hills, CA.

Italian Chili

This recipe comes from my latest copy of Cuisine at Home, the February 2008 one to be exact. I thought it sounded interesting, but I started doubting it as I prepared it. It seemed like it was going to be a big ol' pot of spaghetti sauce that I would be adding beans to in the end and for some reason that seemed a little gross to me. When it was all said and done, the chili was pretty much a pasta sauce with beans, but it was actually good. I made a few changes to the recipe, however. Their recipe called for 1/2 pound stick of pepperoni cubed, where I used 3 ounces of proscuitto. They called for 2 28-ounce cans of whole tomatoes and I used crushed and pureed. I used 1 cup of diced onion as opposed to their 2 cups and I used 2 cans of cannellini beans, where they used 1 and 1 of red kidney. I also added a bay leaf to my recipe and added my seasonings when I added the tomatoes. They added their seasonings when they added the beans and I felt it needed the seasonings to cook with the tomatoes.

Italian Chili

1 lb. bulk Italian sausage
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup onion, diced
3 oz. prosciutto, diced
2 cloves garlic. minced
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 can (28 oz) tomato puree
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes in puree
1 cup chicken broth
2 cans (14 oz) cannellini beans
1 Tbsp. dried Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
salt to taste

Saute sausage in oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. When brown add onion, prosciutto and garlic; cook 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and saute 1 minute.
Deglaze with wine and vinegar; reduce until nearly evaporated. Add tomatoes, broth, seasonings, red pepper flakes and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and cook 20 minutes.
Stir in beans, add salt to taste and simmer until heated through, 5 minutes.

Mustard Pan Sauce

I made this sauce to go with my Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin. This recipe was inspired by a recipe from the Joy of Cooking. I did not have some of the ingredients that they called for, so I came up with this one instead.



Mustard Pan Sauce


2/3 cup apple cider
4 tsp. stone ground mustard
1 Tbsp. Grand Marnier
1 tsp. hebes de provence
salt and pepper to taste


Add apple cider to pan that you roasted the pork tenderloin in and cook over medium heat until boiling, stirring to remove brown bits from bottom of pan. Add the additional ingredients and lower the heat, continue to cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over pork.

Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin

I really wanted to grill out last night, but the weather was a little too cold and windy for me. I had a pork tenderloin thawed, so I grabbed my Joy of Cooking and prepared this recipe. It's actually very simple and the flavor was very good. I did add garlic powder to my recipe, so it can be omitted.

Pan- Roasted Pork Tenderloin

1 pork tenderloin (8-12 oz)

Salt and pepper

Garlic powder

1 Tbsp. butter

1 Tbsp. olive oil

Season the pork with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over high heat; brown the pork on all sides. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, turning a couple of times, until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 155 degrees. Remove to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Save pan juices for Mustard Pan Sauce .

Happy New Year

Just wishing everyone the best in the coming New Year! Hope that you all keep your resolutions. I don't make them anymore because I always end up breaking them. It seems to be another reason to be negative and I don't need that.