New meals in Gourmet Grammar

In this week’s edition of Gourmet Grammar, we unveil a dish that proves simplicity, when treated with respect, can be utterly luxurious. Introducing our latest creation: Smoked Butter Potato Medallions with Herbed Labneh and Charred Lemon Dust. This dish reimagines the potato not just as comfort food, but as a centerpiece worthy of fine dining. Locally sourced baby potatoes are slow-roasted in smoked butter until their edges crisp to a golden lace. They’re then delicately layered over a smear of chilled herbed labneh—infused with dill, mint, and a whisper of garlic. A final dusting of charred lemon zest adds brightness, lifting the richness into perfect balance.

But it’s not just flavor—it’s form. Each medallion is plated with geometric precision, mirroring the elegance of haute cuisine while staying rooted in the nostalgia of the home-cooked. The labneh adds a creamy tang that cools the palate between bites, while the smoky butter evokes warmth, memory, and the scent of a rustic wood-fired kitchen.

It’s a dish born from contrast—earthy yet elevated, bold yet understated. A quiet celebration of what happens when you allow ingredients to speak in their native language. Pair it with a crisp white wine or a chilled cucumber tonic to complete the experience.