Mary McCartney is making the perfect meal for family celebrations with the perfect guest -- her dad, the legendary musician and songwriter Sir Paul McCartney. It's a classic British Roast Dinner with a shortcut, store-bought roast and all of the McCartney family's favorite homemade sides: a vegan version of the Yorkshire Puddings that Mary's dad loves, a take on the Celebration Stuffing that Mary's mum taught her to make, a spin on Brussels sprouts in a stir-fried slaw, beautiful Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Parsnips and lashings of must-have Red Wine Gravy. Sir Paul gives the holiday feast a taste test and shares the secret recipe to his signature cocktail, a Maccarita. There are entertaining tips and great times in this totally unique party for two with one of the greatest stars in the world and his incredible daughter.
It's a trip to the Kasbah as Michael goes Moroccan with a party that just sounds exotic. With recipes for Tagine of Lamb Stracotto w/ Spring Onions, Ceci with sage & garlic,Couscous, Dates & figs for dessert with mint tea.
Gameplan Day Before Party:
Salt, stack and soak lemon slices for Preserved Lemon.
Cut lamb and combine with herbs and oils and allow to marinate for Tagine of Lamb Stracatto with Spring Onions.
Rinse and refrigerate Preserved Lemon slices overnight.
Slice and par boil potatoes to go in the Tagine of Lamb Stracatto with Spring Onions.
Slice and add carrots to onions and continue cooking for Tagine of Lamb Stracatto.
Remove lamb pieces from marinade, and dredge in flour, sauté until brown for Tagine of Lamb Stracatto, then use oil from browned lamb to caramelize par boiled potatoes and carrots.
Reduce wine and chicken broth for simmering sauce and combine in large pot for Tagine of Lamb Stracatto, place in oven to cook, clean and peel spring onions.
Combine and prepare all ingredients for Ceci alla Siciliana and refrigerate overnight.
Remove Tagine of Lamb Stracatto from oven and refrigerate overnight.
1 Hour Before Party:
Boil water and add cous cous for Cous Cous with Preserved Lemon.
Reheat Tagine of Lamb Stracatto, add cleaned and peeled spring onions.
Prep and add cilantro and Preserved Lemon for Cous Cous with Preserved Lemon.
At the party:
Grill bruschetta and cover with olive oil to serve with Ceci alla Siciliana.
Eat and Enjoy!
Wine Recommendation Trefethen Double T 2002 Napa Valley Red Ravenswood 2003 Vintners Blend Zinfandel