Here is a delicious lamb and veal dish from AJ’s Fine Foods, both items on sale through early August. Heading out to dinner tonight? See what Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse has to suggest.

AJ’s Fine Foods is offering veal scallopini in what sounds to be a mouth watering marsala dish. They suggest sautéing the veal in marsala wine and deglazing. Remove the veal from the pan when cooked but retain the juices and remnants. Add a little cream and bring to a boil until the sauce begins to thicken. Pour the sauce over the veal and hmmm…..what a simple and yummy dish. As a side dish, try tomatoes (I love heirloom), fresh mozzarella and fresh basil. The wine to pair here would be the Colosi Sicilian Rosso Nero d’Avola 2006 for only $10.99. But wait……there’s more, as they advertise on television. AJ’s also offers American bred lamb loin chops on sale that you can simply spice with garlic salt (your choice as to technique….I prefer fresh salt of your choosing and freshly ground garlic but if you’re in a rush, the classic dried garlic salt will work). Place on the grill and cook to your preference. Accessorize the dish with fresh rosemary accented roasted, small potatoes and pair the dish with the Evodia Old Grenache 2007 for just $9.99.  And oh yes….don’t forget about the incredible half priced cheese sale going on through August 2nd.  Ask Kevin for wine pairings.

Looking for a night out to enjoy superb food and wine? Tucson’s own Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse has it for you. Susie Johnston, wine manager of the Tucson location, suggests you try the Australian Lamb Chops, broiled and seasoned and topped with a Champagne mint sauce. Accessorize with a side of sautéed portobello mushrooms in butter and garlic and pair the dish with 2007 d’Arenberg Stump Jump South Australia (a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre). Another Fleming’s “prime” suggestion is the bone in NY Strip, seasoned to perfection, cooked over 1600 degree heat and accompanied by a side of sautéed or creamed spinach. I sampled this steak in the Fleming’s video today on steak and wine pairing (posting next week) and it was scrumptious!! Speaking of Bordeaux, Susie suggests pairing the dish with the St. Emilion 2006 Chateau St. Sulpice, a blend of mostly Merlot. Happy dining…..

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