Dinner chez moi

These days, I cook a lot more often than before at home. Last weekend, some friends came over and these were what we had...

A very simple starter, and light: steamed new potato with truffle-infused butter and a few drops of truffle oil.

Main course: Lamb tajine with ratatouille and couscous.

A simple salad with a sliver of brie.

Finish with baked apple with butterscotch sauce

Recipe for the Lamb tajine:
For 4 persons

1.5 kg of boneless lamb shoulder
3 tbsp of korma curry powder
1/2 kg potatoes, peeled and largely cubed
3 onions, blended with 5 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup dried prunes
1/3 cup dried apricot
1 cup white wine
Cinnamon stick, coriander seeds and 2 bay leaves
Salt to taste

In a deep stainless steel pot, heat and infuse some oil with the coriander seeds and cinnamon stick. Sear the lamb pieces, add the korma curry powder and mix well. Add the onion and garlic paste, coat well. De-glaze with the wine, add the potatoes and dried fruits. Add the bay leaves last, cover with enough water to simmer and cook until the lamb is tender.