Thursday, August 21, 2008

Gyros and Broccoli Casserole

There's no Olga's nearby, so I tried to recreate my favorite order myself: an Original Olga and Cream of Broccoli Soup. My interpretation was a homemade Gyro and a baked Broccoli and Cheese Casserole. I went to the store and got lamb meat (leg) and had the meat guy cut it into strips for me. At home I sauteed it in a skillet with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Then, I wrapped the meat up in pitas with tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and a yogurt sauce I made with plain yogurt and lemon juice. The gyro was okay, but seemed to lack flavor in general. I think lamb meat needs more seasoning than other meats. The broccoli casserole went pretty well as a side dish. I made the cheese sauce with milk, cheddar cheese, flour, onions, and butter. I mixed that with broccoli and topped it with Club Crackers before baking it.

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