We brought over the cheese and crackers and some Sicilian Olives that had been marinated in lemon and garlic, some caper berries and some gorgeous Australian sparkling wine!
While we were enjoying some nibblies Wade was hiding in the kitchen cooking up a storm.
He was a bit secretive about everything so while he wasn't looking I quickly snapped some pictures of what was on the menu so I could share it with you, my new and old Friday Friends:
I knew that this was going to be a risky thing to do but I was willing to take that risk so that I could share Wade's top secret recipes with you all today.
Wade was preparing Lamb wrapped in filo pastry and served on a bed of pureed peas with a side dish of roasted kipfler potatoes with cumin and fennel seeds! YUMMY!
I was lucky enough to take some pictures of the ingredients.
I even had time to photograph all of the instructions!
While Wade was wrapping the lamb in prosciutto I surreptitiously took some more pictures...
Flash off of course!
I don't think he has caught on that I am spying on him!
Look at the finished product!
Those potatoes were absolutely delicious too....quick, have a look at the recipe!
These potatoes were just divine! No wonder he has been keeping this a secret!
The whole meal was absolutely delicious!
It went very well with a 2008 Shiraz from McLaren Vale, which is about 40 minutes from
South Australia’s Capital city, Adelaide.
Luckily I didn't get caught taking all of these pictures and sharing this recipe with you today. You know how temperamental these male chefs are! I will let you know next time Wade cooks and I will risk life and limb to share more fabulous recipes with you. Blogging is risky business but when you are passionate about what you do, well, you are willing to sacrifice anything!
Thanks for a fabulous evening Stacey and Wade! See you same time tomorrow night?
Best wishes,
OH my goodness...just divine...and just what I would love to enjoy eating for dinner tonight! x
ReplyDeleteNatasha - This meal sounds fantastic! Thanks for risking life & limb to get the recipes for all of us!
ReplyDeleteToo funny Natasha! That lamb looks amazing and you have to love a man that cook like that! Yum to the potatoes too. I make roasted potatoes with rosemary, but cumin is something I never thought to add to roasted potatoes! Yum again! Joni
ReplyDeleteOh my! How YUMMY! This looks like a little work of art!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pics!
Enjoy!
Cathy
You are a true blogger - snapping pictures on the sly, putting yourself in the line of fire - all to bring your readers a wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteWow-this is impressive! Does Wade have a brother? :)
ReplyDeleteYou had me at Top Secret!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely recipes :)
ReplyDeleteI will try the 1st one.
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Natasha, it all looks delicious. Isn't it fabulous to have one's own in house chef? :-) My "cheff" doesn't like to be in the spotlight, so I'd have to sneak to take photos. Great post! ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteI don't even know a man who cooks like this...what a guy! Good work detective LOL Come say hi :D
ReplyDeleteOh Delish!! Will do this recipe in the next week or so - my daughter is coming over to Oz for a while
ReplyDelete:-) - great celebration food! Thank you (and to Wade too - shhhhh!!) x
Oh you must have been in heaven!! To have a man cook for you is so wonderful and to cook so well !!
ReplyDeleteDottie
♥
That looks so good that it was definitely worth the risk. I'm in Oregon right now tasting wines for all of my friends so they won't have to try any of the bad ones. Blogging is really suited for those who will sacrifice for the greater good..
ReplyDeleteThanks Natasha for letting me know about that Dove video, I went back into my post and included it and one other one too...thanks so much :D
ReplyDeleteThat is quite the recipe! I bet you did have a great meal. Good thing you weren't caught taking pics of the recipe! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing...a credit to men with fabulous skills!
ReplyDeleteWhat a funny written story. I am so amused. Natasha, this recipes will make me lots of work and delish. First I have to translate all the measures and weight, then to cook it, than to eat it (pure delish) and after that all to goe in the fitness studio to loose the weight. LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this recipes which you have photographed by risking life and limp.
Greetings, Johanna
Lovely dinner Natasha!
ReplyDeleteOh lucky you who lives in paradise!!!
Have a great weekend!
Xo Xo Susanne
This food is amazing !!! wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...............yammie..............yammie !!
ReplyDeleteThanks for share Natasha !! hugs from me......
Oh this looks jummy to me......
ReplyDeleteOh such lovely dinner overhere, and I love olives so much...
Fine weekend
Your so lucky to find yourself in the company of a man who can and will prepare such an amazing dinner. Sounds like you all had lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a yummy meal~ gotta love a man that cooks!
ReplyDeleteMary
yummy yummy yummy! I love cooking chicken with param ham, tastes divine. Will try this over the weekend. Thanks for popping over and shouting about the FNF. Hope you have a stunning weekend. It is our last in the house so we have plans to enjoy it while we still can.
ReplyDeleteNatasha,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic dinner. They both look wonderful. Good story.
Carol
Wow! The finished product looks unbelievably yummmy. :O)
ReplyDeleteNatasha,
ReplyDeleteYou are so cute, snapping those pictures...you are sneaky!! It looks like a menu one would enjoy at a fancy restaurant, how lucky to have a friend/relative cook a meal like that for you.
I also love the word 'nibblies' that is adorable :) I don't think I have heard that before, I just love it.
xoxo
Bunny
ps, yes that is a MOR candle on my sidebar, I sell their products in my boutique, I love them.
Oh do you happen to have an extra plate?
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll stop by and see my video for a French Macaroon video. There are bloopers. :)
I am also hosting a giveaway for a French Basketeer tote.
This looks fabulous!! hope your weekend is wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteSounds amazing! Following from FF - Hope to see you at Dropped Stitches!
ReplyDeletexo Erin
Yum, that looks divine Natasha. I have an Aussie lamb craving now! Clever Wade.
ReplyDeleteYummy Natasha! I love the photos, the recipe and the wine suggestion. :o) I never cook like this. It's, I'm afraid, the by-product of cooking while homeschooling for 23 years. But when the kids are gone...Ha!Ha! (evil chuckle)...we shall eat as we please and I will have more TIME to cook!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a privilege to eat the 'culinary creations' of a dedicated chef. We had a friend whose husband did all the cooking. His Thanksgiving dinner is cemented in my brain. It all came from the Bon' Appetit Magazine. It was an unforgettable taste experience!
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who has to be just a tad bit sneaky to get things on camera for blogging. Sneak peeks are wonderful, but sometimes hard to come by. :o)
Thank you so much for the comment! Okay this recipe looks awesome...except I don't eat lamb! Have you ever used any other type of meat (except veal..I don't do that either)? I am so trying the potatos though! I am a carbaholic!
ReplyDeleteYum, Yum, Yum Natasha...Everythings looks soooo good. Your sister is a very lucky gal to have a hubby that knows how to cook :-) Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Kisses,
♥Ana
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Happy Friday!!
Pure deliciousness, Natasha! Enjoy, enjoy a little bit for me too ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy thoughts for a sweet sweet weekend with your lovely family! xx
He must have been totally absorbed in his work, not to have noticed you. :) It all looked great! I might try those potatoes tonight.
ReplyDeleteTasha,
ReplyDeleteThat was the funniest blog ever. I think Wade was a little bit embarrassed about it. It does taste as good as it looks in the photos.
Wade will have to start looking for another recipe to impress your blogging friends.
Be Cool!!
Stacey
P.S. Wade doesn't have a brother, he is a one of a kind - that's why I love him so much.
Looks delish. Wish I could pop over for a bite!
ReplyDeleteYou are a photographer by stealth Natasha! Thank you for sneaking around to get these delicious recipes for us. My honey and I love lamb so I will use this one right away - thank you Wade!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy visiting here with you! You're the sweetest blogger friend!
Happy weekend,
Mimi
Yummy, those potatoes sound delicious!
ReplyDeleteLooks delectable - thanks for sharing your 'secret'! Really glad I found your blog - it's great!
ReplyDeleteHave a beachy weekend.
Marie @ Sally Lee by the Sea
"Celebrating the Coastal Lifestyle"
Why weren't we invited? Looks delicious and we are so jealous that we missed out! We are expecting this dish when we return to Oz, Wade;) A funny blog entry, Tash.
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Holly and John
x
Are yo kidding...that looks absolutely amazing. I am so hungry now. I love how you photographed the actual recipe from the book! Thanks foe being a part of Tickled Pink!
ReplyDeleteAmazing meal! The wine looks wonderful, too.
ReplyDeleteOh, to have a husband who could cook like that!
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