This was one of the best meals I have ever made in my entire life. You can just call me “Top Chef” from now on 
Gnocchi with Broccoli Rabe, Caramelized Garlic, and Parmesan
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound broccoli rabe (rapini), trimmed
- 1 (16-ounce) box vacuum-packed gnocchi (such as Vigo) (I used homemade gnocchi, but that is for another post)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Parmesan cheese
Preparation
Cook broccoli rabe in boiling water 4 minutes. Remove broccoli rabe with a slotted spoon, and place in a colander; drain. Add gnocchi to pan; cook 3 minutes or until done. Drain gnocchi in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic to pan; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add broccoli rabe, gnocchi, and reserved cooking liquid to pan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper. Place 1 1/4 cups gnocchi mixture in each of 4 shallow bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.
Grilled Lobster Tails
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 (10 ounce) rock lobster tails
Directions
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- Squeeze lemon juice into a small bowl, and slowly whisk in olive oil. Whisk in salt, paprika, white pepper, and garlic powder. Split lobster tails lengthwise with a large knife, and brush flesh side of tail with marinade.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Place tails, flesh side down, on preheated grill. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, and basting frequently with marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Lobster is done when opaque and firm to the touch.
This meal made my mouth very very happy 
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This sounds (and looks!) great!
I love gnocchi.
Grilled lobster tails, eh? You’re high rollin’.
so are you trying out for next season?! i mean you are competitive enough and you do cook…!
this looks really good– i have never cooked broccoli rabe but have had it in restaurants and loooooooooooove it. i don’t think i’ve ever actually seen it at teh grocery store??
Wow! Did you make your own gnocchi?
Mmm…that looks so yummy!!