Authentic Recipes Rustic Francis's Favorites

Authentic Recipes Rustic Francis's Favorites

Marrakesh Lamb

If you ever visit the souk in Marrakesh, Morocco, you might come across a little man sitting on a big pile of rocks. Order the lamb and he'll reach down and pull out a clay pot that has been covered in embers all night 

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Roasted Pumpkin Arancini with Gorgonzola Cheese

This Roasted Pumpkin Arancini dish was inspired by a classic seasonal ingredient. 

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Parrilla-Grilled New York Steak with Romesco and Braised Mushrooms

You don’t need a parrilla to make this appetizer; use a gas grill or Weber kettle.

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Rack of Lamb Madame Bali Recipe

This is an Armenian recipe, which I learned from my friend Armen Baliantz. The lamb racks are marinated in pomegranate juice and white onions for three days, and then grilled on our parrilla. 

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Wild Mushroom Risotto

This rich and creamy risotto showcases the bounty of local wild mushrooms and celebrates the silky and complex Pinot Noir grape of California.