Founded a few years back by designer Joan Goodman, Pono is a unique collection of jewelry that gets it’s name from a dear friend of Joan’s whom she met while living in Hawaii. Pono is equal parts vintage, modernism and nature. The entire line is very earth conscious incorporating natural elements such as wood, shells and natural horn.
Pono has been featured on Gossip Girl, in countless magazines and seen adorning the wrists of many celebs such as Paris Hilton, Beyonce and Julianne Moore.
French fries and meatloaf may sound like a calorie laden catastrophe but this dish is anything but! We took out most of the fat, calories and cholesterol (we don’t need no stinkin’ egg!) but piled on the flavor!
Think boots minus the shaft, usually ending at or near the ankle and having a great stacked heel.
You can rock shooties with just about anything. I like to pair mine with boyfriend jeans or a yummy pair of skinnies.
I was a vegetarian for years and when I finally caved and went back to eating meat again, the only one I never got around to was lamb. I hadn’t had it since I was about 10 and for that reason, as the years went by, I sort of built up this weird fear of it. James would always ask me to try a bite when he ordered it at restaurants and I always turned him down. Until recently….
Place lamb and all other ingredients in a large casserole and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate for 2 hours at room temp or overnight in the fridge.
Preheat oven to 375.
Get a large skillet going over high heat, add olive oil, then lamb, meat side down. Allow lamb to sear for about 5 minutes and transfer to a foil lined baking sheet.
Roast until medium rare, about 15 minutes. Allow the lamb to rest for 10 minutes so that the juices can redistribute.
Wham bam, thank you lamb for being oh so tasty!
I could seriously eat lettuce wraps every day. I love the whole process of assembling each one. The fact that you can customize and dress them up any way you please makes dinner time that much more fun!
Yogurt Sauce:
For sauce, simply combine all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use. It’s best if made a few hours ahead.
Spray your pan with non-stick spray over medium – high heat and toss in garlic and onions. After about a minute, add in your chicken. Season with spices, break up the meat a bit with a wooden spoon and then add in your apricots. Continue to cook until chicken is browned, about 10 minutes.
To assemble, lay a lettuce leaf out on your plate and top with chicken mixture, finish off with a bit of your yogurt sauce, pine nuts and some fresh mint.
These were a big hit as is but I think next time I make them I’ll throw in some golden raisins too for extra sweetness.
*sumac can be found in Middle Eastern grocery stores or at a variety of places online.
Photo courtesy of Maquillage Lover blogspot
Upon first spotting this in the February issue of Marie Claire, and then finding little snip pits about it on the web, I must say I’m getting curiouser and curiouser….
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