Ingredients
1/2 pound orzo pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
4 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 tomatoes, diced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
8 ounces crumbled feta cheese
6 large green or red bell peppers - tops removed and seeded
olive oil
Directions
1.Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the orzo in the boiling water uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
2.Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Crumble the ground lamb into the mixture; season with the oregano, basil, and salt and pepper. Continue cooking until the lamb is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir the orzo, spinach, tomatoes, tomato paste, and feta cheese into the lamb mixture until evenly incorporated.
3.Evenly rub the outside of the bell peppers and the tops with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a baking dish large enough to accommodate all of them standing upright. Fill the peppers with the lamb mixture and replace the tops.
4.Roast in the preheated oven until the peppers begin to brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
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Tim's Lamb Stew
Ingredients
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
2 pounds lamb stew meat, cubed
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup corn oil
Directions
1.In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix the beef broth, lamb, parsley, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2.Stir potatoes, carrots, and onion into the lamb mixture. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 90 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender.
3.In a small bowl, mix the flour and oil until smooth. Stir into the stew mixture, and cook 5 minutes, until thickened.
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
2 pounds lamb stew meat, cubed
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup corn oil
Directions
1.In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix the beef broth, lamb, parsley, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2.Stir potatoes, carrots, and onion into the lamb mixture. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 90 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender.
3.In a small bowl, mix the flour and oil until smooth. Stir into the stew mixture, and cook 5 minutes, until thickened.
The Maharajah's Mulligatawny
Ingredients
4 fresh red chile peppers, or to taste
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
4 whole cloves
10 whole black peppercorns
6 fresh curry leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
1 large onion, chopped
1 pound lamb meat, cut into small pieces
2 teaspoons salt
3 3/4 cups lamb stock
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 large carrot, diced
1 large apple - peeled, cored, and diced
2 lemons, sliced
Directions
1.Grind the red chile peppers, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, nutmeg, cloves, peppercorns, curry leaves, garlic, and ginger into a smooth paste using a food processor or blender.
2.Melt the ghee in a large skillet over medium heat; fry the onion in the melted ghee until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the red chile pepper paste and lamb to the skillet; cook and stir until the lamb is browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Stir the lamb stock and tomato puree into the lamb mixture; reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until the lamb is tender, about 30 minutes. Add the carrot and apple; cook another 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
3.Remove the lamb from the mixture and set aside. Pour the rest of the soup into a blender. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Strain the soup through a fine mesh strainer back into the skillet. You ARE allowed to press on the contents of the strainer! Remove and discard any large and hard pieces. Add the lamb back to the skillet, place over medium heat, and cook until the soup is thoroughly reheated, about 5 minutes. Serve in warmed bowls; garnish with lemon slice.
4 fresh red chile peppers, or to taste
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
4 whole cloves
10 whole black peppercorns
6 fresh curry leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
1 large onion, chopped
1 pound lamb meat, cut into small pieces
2 teaspoons salt
3 3/4 cups lamb stock
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 large carrot, diced
1 large apple - peeled, cored, and diced
2 lemons, sliced
Directions
1.Grind the red chile peppers, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, nutmeg, cloves, peppercorns, curry leaves, garlic, and ginger into a smooth paste using a food processor or blender.
2.Melt the ghee in a large skillet over medium heat; fry the onion in the melted ghee until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the red chile pepper paste and lamb to the skillet; cook and stir until the lamb is browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Stir the lamb stock and tomato puree into the lamb mixture; reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until the lamb is tender, about 30 minutes. Add the carrot and apple; cook another 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
3.Remove the lamb from the mixture and set aside. Pour the rest of the soup into a blender. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Strain the soup through a fine mesh strainer back into the skillet. You ARE allowed to press on the contents of the strainer! Remove and discard any large and hard pieces. Add the lamb back to the skillet, place over medium heat, and cook until the soup is thoroughly reheated, about 5 minutes. Serve in warmed bowls; garnish with lemon slice.
Sweet Lamb Curry
Ingredients
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and black pepper to taste
3 1/2 pounds cubed lamb stew meat
6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 large Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored, and cubed
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
1.Place the flour in a plastic bag; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the lamb, and shake until evenly coated with flour. Melt half of the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the lamb in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; set aside.
2.Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining butter. Stir in the onions, and cook until the onions have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar, curry powder, apples, chicken stock, raisins, and browned lamb. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lamb is very tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Stir in the lemon juice and cook 2 minutes before serving.
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and black pepper to taste
3 1/2 pounds cubed lamb stew meat
6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 large Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored, and cubed
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
1.Place the flour in a plastic bag; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the lamb, and shake until evenly coated with flour. Melt half of the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the lamb in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; set aside.
2.Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining butter. Stir in the onions, and cook until the onions have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar, curry powder, apples, chicken stock, raisins, and browned lamb. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lamb is very tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Stir in the lemon juice and cook 2 minutes before serving.
Superb Lamb Shanks
Ingredients
6 (1 pound) lamb shanks
1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating
1 cup water
1 onion, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup evaporated milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
Directions
1.Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, and spray with cooking spray. Coat the lamb shanks lightly with flour, and brown on all sides in the hot pan. Drain off fat.
2.Add the water, onion, salt and pepper. Cover, and reduce heat to low, and cook until the lamb is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Turn shanks occasionally while cooking, and add more water if necessary. When shanks are done, stir in the evaporated milk and tomato soup. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
6 (1 pound) lamb shanks
1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating
1 cup water
1 onion, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup evaporated milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
Directions
1.Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, and spray with cooking spray. Coat the lamb shanks lightly with flour, and brown on all sides in the hot pan. Drain off fat.
2.Add the water, onion, salt and pepper. Cover, and reduce heat to low, and cook until the lamb is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Turn shanks occasionally while cooking, and add more water if necessary. When shanks are done, stir in the evaporated milk and tomato soup. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Summer Lamb Kabobs
Ingredients
5 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1 inch pieces
6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried sage
4 cloves garlic, chopped
4 green bell peppers, cut into large chunks
1 (10 ounce) package whole fresh mushrooms
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
1 pint cherry tomatoes
4 onions, quartered
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved
1/3 cup melted butter or margarine
Directions
1.Place lamb in a large bowl.
2.In a separate bowl, stir together mustard, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, sage, and garlic. Pour over lamb, and mix to coat meat. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
3.Preheat outdoor grill for direct heat.
4.Add marinated lamb, fruit, and vegetables to stainless steel or bamboo skewers. Reserve some of the juice from pineapple chunks and cherries.
5.In a small bowl, stir together melted butter and splashes of juice from the pineapples and cherries to create a basting sauce.
6.Place skewers on preheated grill, and cook about 12 minutes, turning and brushing with butter sauce.
5 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1 inch pieces
6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried sage
4 cloves garlic, chopped
4 green bell peppers, cut into large chunks
1 (10 ounce) package whole fresh mushrooms
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
1 pint cherry tomatoes
4 onions, quartered
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved
1/3 cup melted butter or margarine
Directions
1.Place lamb in a large bowl.
2.In a separate bowl, stir together mustard, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, sage, and garlic. Pour over lamb, and mix to coat meat. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
3.Preheat outdoor grill for direct heat.
4.Add marinated lamb, fruit, and vegetables to stainless steel or bamboo skewers. Reserve some of the juice from pineapple chunks and cherries.
5.In a small bowl, stir together melted butter and splashes of juice from the pineapples and cherries to create a basting sauce.
6.Place skewers on preheated grill, and cook about 12 minutes, turning and brushing with butter sauce.
Stuffed Leg of Lamb with Balsamic-Fig-Basil Sauce
Ingredients
1/2 cup coarsely chopped prunes
1/4 cup currants
2 tablespoons creme de cassis liqueur
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (4 pound) boneless leg of lamb, rolled and tied
1/2 cup chopped roasted and salted almonds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
3 cloves garlic, cut into thirds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
5 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup thinly sliced, stemmed Calimyrna figs
5 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
6 leaves mint
6 leaves basil
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.Combine the chopped prunes and currants with the creme de cassis in a small bowl, and set aside. In another small bowl, combine the rosemary, thyme, coriander, salt, and pepper; set aside.
3.Untie and unroll the lamb, lay it out flat on the work surface. Trim off excess fat, and cut any thick parts open so that it is evenly thick and somewhat rectangular in shape. Sprinkle half of the herb mixture over the lamb. Mix the almonds and chopped mint into the prune mixture; spread evenly over the lamb. Roll up starting at one of the short sides, and tie with kitchen twine in 1-inch intervals. Cut 9 slits about 1-inch deep into the top of the lamb, and insert a slice of garlic in each. Rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with the remaining herb mixture.
4.Place lamb seam-side up on a rack set in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven to desired doneness. For medium-rare, a thermometer inserted into the center will read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Remove lamb from the oven and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 15 minutes while proceeding with the recipe.
5.While the lamb is resting, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Boil until the vinegar has reduced by half, 4 to 5 minutes. Once reduced, stir in the butter, honey, and sliced figs. Stir until the butter has melted, then remove from the heat, stir in the chopped basil and set aside.
6.To serve, remove the twine from the lamb and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange on a warm serving platter and drizzle with the fig sauce, garnish with mint and basil leaves.
1/2 cup coarsely chopped prunes
1/4 cup currants
2 tablespoons creme de cassis liqueur
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (4 pound) boneless leg of lamb, rolled and tied
1/2 cup chopped roasted and salted almonds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
3 cloves garlic, cut into thirds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
5 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup thinly sliced, stemmed Calimyrna figs
5 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
6 leaves mint
6 leaves basil
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.Combine the chopped prunes and currants with the creme de cassis in a small bowl, and set aside. In another small bowl, combine the rosemary, thyme, coriander, salt, and pepper; set aside.
3.Untie and unroll the lamb, lay it out flat on the work surface. Trim off excess fat, and cut any thick parts open so that it is evenly thick and somewhat rectangular in shape. Sprinkle half of the herb mixture over the lamb. Mix the almonds and chopped mint into the prune mixture; spread evenly over the lamb. Roll up starting at one of the short sides, and tie with kitchen twine in 1-inch intervals. Cut 9 slits about 1-inch deep into the top of the lamb, and insert a slice of garlic in each. Rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with the remaining herb mixture.
4.Place lamb seam-side up on a rack set in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven to desired doneness. For medium-rare, a thermometer inserted into the center will read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Remove lamb from the oven and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 15 minutes while proceeding with the recipe.
5.While the lamb is resting, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Boil until the vinegar has reduced by half, 4 to 5 minutes. Once reduced, stir in the butter, honey, and sliced figs. Stir until the butter has melted, then remove from the heat, stir in the chopped basil and set aside.
6.To serve, remove the twine from the lamb and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange on a warm serving platter and drizzle with the fig sauce, garnish with mint and basil leaves.
Stuffed Leg of Lamb
Ingredients
1 (5 pound) boneless leg of lamb
salt and black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves
6 ounces goat cheese, or more if needed
2 teaspoons pine nuts
kitchen twine
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Directions
1.Remove plastic netting or twine from around the leg of lamb, if any, and open up the roast on a cutting board. Place the boned side of the roast up. With a sharp paring knife, cut away any excess fatty areas. Use a sharp knife to cut 1/2-inch deep slits in the meat about 2 inches apart, to help the meat lie flat. Cover the meat with a sturdy piece of plastic wrap or a cut-apart food storage bag, and pound the meat with a mallet or the edge of a small plate until the roast is about 3/4 inch thick everywhere, and 10 to 14 inches square.
2.Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3.Sprinkle the upper side of the meat with salt and pepper, and then spread spinach leaves over the top of the roast to within 1/2 inch of the edges. Break up the goat cheese and sprinkle it evenly over the spinach, then sprinkle the pine nuts over the cheese.
4.Roll the roast up into a tight cylinder, and tie the roast together with kitchen twine at 2 inch intervals. It's okay if a little stuffing protrudes from the sides of the roast.
5.In a flat dish, mix together the flour, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of pepper, the thyme, and the fennel seeds, and press the tied roast firmly into the flour mixture to coat all sides.
6.Heat the sesame oil in a heavy oven-proof or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers, and sear all sides of the roast, including the ends, to a golden brown color. Lay the roast into the skillet, place into the preheated oven, and roast to your desired degree of doneness, or an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (65 degrees C) for medium, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
1 (5 pound) boneless leg of lamb
salt and black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves
6 ounces goat cheese, or more if needed
2 teaspoons pine nuts
kitchen twine
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Directions
1.Remove plastic netting or twine from around the leg of lamb, if any, and open up the roast on a cutting board. Place the boned side of the roast up. With a sharp paring knife, cut away any excess fatty areas. Use a sharp knife to cut 1/2-inch deep slits in the meat about 2 inches apart, to help the meat lie flat. Cover the meat with a sturdy piece of plastic wrap or a cut-apart food storage bag, and pound the meat with a mallet or the edge of a small plate until the roast is about 3/4 inch thick everywhere, and 10 to 14 inches square.
2.Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3.Sprinkle the upper side of the meat with salt and pepper, and then spread spinach leaves over the top of the roast to within 1/2 inch of the edges. Break up the goat cheese and sprinkle it evenly over the spinach, then sprinkle the pine nuts over the cheese.
4.Roll the roast up into a tight cylinder, and tie the roast together with kitchen twine at 2 inch intervals. It's okay if a little stuffing protrudes from the sides of the roast.
5.In a flat dish, mix together the flour, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of pepper, the thyme, and the fennel seeds, and press the tied roast firmly into the flour mixture to coat all sides.
6.Heat the sesame oil in a heavy oven-proof or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers, and sear all sides of the roast, including the ends, to a golden brown color. Lay the roast into the skillet, place into the preheated oven, and roast to your desired degree of doneness, or an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (65 degrees C) for medium, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmades)
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2/3 cup long grain white rice
2/3 cup pine nuts
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
1 (8 ounce) jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups water
Directions
1.Mix the lamb, onions, rice, pine nuts, salt, pepper, and mint into a bowl until evenly combined. Gently open up a grape leaf, and place rib-side down onto your work surface. Place a rounded tablespoon of the meat mixture into the center of the grape leaf. Fold the bottom of the leaf over the meat, fold in the sides, and roll into a tight cylinder. Place the rolled grape leaf into a large skillet, seam-side down. Repeat with remaining grape leaves, packing them in a tight, single layer.
2.Pour the water into the skillet, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 50 to 55 minutes. Check occasionally and add more water if needed. Pour off water before serving.
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2/3 cup long grain white rice
2/3 cup pine nuts
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
1 (8 ounce) jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups water
Directions
1.Mix the lamb, onions, rice, pine nuts, salt, pepper, and mint into a bowl until evenly combined. Gently open up a grape leaf, and place rib-side down onto your work surface. Place a rounded tablespoon of the meat mixture into the center of the grape leaf. Fold the bottom of the leaf over the meat, fold in the sides, and roll into a tight cylinder. Place the rolled grape leaf into a large skillet, seam-side down. Repeat with remaining grape leaves, packing them in a tight, single layer.
2.Pour the water into the skillet, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 50 to 55 minutes. Check occasionally and add more water if needed. Pour off water before serving.
Stuffed Bell Peppers, Greek Style
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups onion, chopped
1 pound ground lamb
3/4 cup white rice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
1 cup water
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
6 green bell pepper, top removed, seeded
Directions
1.Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and ground lamb; cook and stir until the onion is tender, and the meat is no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Stir in the rice, salt, black pepper, and mint; cook 5 minutes longer. Add the water and parsley. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the water has been completely absorbed by the rice, about 15 minutes. Stir the chicken broth and diced tomatoes together in an oven-proof dish that will just fit the peppers. Scoop the lamb mixture into the bell peppers, and place them into the dish.
3.Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender and the tomatoes are bubbly, about 45 minutes.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups onion, chopped
1 pound ground lamb
3/4 cup white rice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
1 cup water
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
6 green bell pepper, top removed, seeded
Directions
1.Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and ground lamb; cook and stir until the onion is tender, and the meat is no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Stir in the rice, salt, black pepper, and mint; cook 5 minutes longer. Add the water and parsley. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the water has been completely absorbed by the rice, about 15 minutes. Stir the chicken broth and diced tomatoes together in an oven-proof dish that will just fit the peppers. Scoop the lamb mixture into the bell peppers, and place them into the dish.
3.Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender and the tomatoes are bubbly, about 45 minutes.
Stout-Braised Lamb Shanks
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 lamb shanks
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle stout (such as Guinness®) or porter
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh rosemary
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1.Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large, wide pot over medium-high heat until the oil begins to smoke. Brown the lamb shanks in the hot oil on all sides until well browned, about 10 minutes. Remove lamb shanks and set aside. Pour the excess grease from the Dutch oven, reduce heat to medium, and stir in the onions and garlic. Cook and stir until the onions have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the carrots, celery, and tomato paste; continue cooking 5 minutes more.
2.Return the lamb shanks to the Dutch oven, and pour in the stout beer and beef broth. Bring to a simmer over high heat. While you're waiting for the beer to simmer, use kitchen twine to tie together the thyme sprigs, parsley sprigs, and bay leaf into a secure bundle; add to the lamb shanks.
3.Once the lamb shanks begin to simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lamb is very tender and nearly falling off of the bone, 2 to 3 hours. Stir the lamb occasionally as it cooks, and add water if needed to keep the cooking liquid from becoming too thick. You want the cooking liquid to have reduced into a nice sauce by the time the lamb shanks are done. Stir in the rosemary sprig, and salt and pepper to taste during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove rosemary sprig and herb bundle before serving.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 lamb shanks
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle stout (such as Guinness®) or porter
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh rosemary
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1.Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large, wide pot over medium-high heat until the oil begins to smoke. Brown the lamb shanks in the hot oil on all sides until well browned, about 10 minutes. Remove lamb shanks and set aside. Pour the excess grease from the Dutch oven, reduce heat to medium, and stir in the onions and garlic. Cook and stir until the onions have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the carrots, celery, and tomato paste; continue cooking 5 minutes more.
2.Return the lamb shanks to the Dutch oven, and pour in the stout beer and beef broth. Bring to a simmer over high heat. While you're waiting for the beer to simmer, use kitchen twine to tie together the thyme sprigs, parsley sprigs, and bay leaf into a secure bundle; add to the lamb shanks.
3.Once the lamb shanks begin to simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lamb is very tender and nearly falling off of the bone, 2 to 3 hours. Stir the lamb occasionally as it cooks, and add water if needed to keep the cooking liquid from becoming too thick. You want the cooking liquid to have reduced into a nice sauce by the time the lamb shanks are done. Stir in the rosemary sprig, and salt and pepper to taste during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove rosemary sprig and herb bundle before serving.
Spring Lamb Supper
Ingredients
1 pound boneless lamb meat, cut into cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced yellow summer squash
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup sliced green onions
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
Directions
1.In a large skillet, saute lamb in oil until no longer pink; remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon. In the same skillet, stir-fry the squash, mushrooms, tomatoes and onions for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Return lamb to the skillet. Stir in the rice and seasonings; cook and stir until heated through.
1 pound boneless lamb meat, cut into cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced yellow summer squash
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup sliced green onions
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
Directions
1.In a large skillet, saute lamb in oil until no longer pink; remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon. In the same skillet, stir-fry the squash, mushrooms, tomatoes and onions for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Return lamb to the skillet. Stir in the rice and seasonings; cook and stir until heated through.
Spinach-Stuffed Lamb
Ingredients
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
8 ounces crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 (5 pound) boneless butterflied leg of lamb, trimmed
3 cloves garlic, slivered
3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
Directions
1.In a small skillet, saute minced garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the spinach, cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
2.Untie lamb and open so it lies flat; flatten to 3/4-in. thickness. Spread spinach mixture over meat to within 1 in. of edges. Starting with a short side, roll up lamb and tuck ends in; tie with kitchen string at 2-in. intervals. With a sharp knife, make slits on the outside of meat; insert garlic slivers. Sprinkle with rosemary and remaining salt and pepper.
3.Place seam side down on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake at 425 degrees F for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 15-30 minutes longer or until browned and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F, basting occasionally with pan juices. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
8 ounces crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 (5 pound) boneless butterflied leg of lamb, trimmed
3 cloves garlic, slivered
3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
Directions
1.In a small skillet, saute minced garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the spinach, cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
2.Untie lamb and open so it lies flat; flatten to 3/4-in. thickness. Spread spinach mixture over meat to within 1 in. of edges. Starting with a short side, roll up lamb and tuck ends in; tie with kitchen string at 2-in. intervals. With a sharp knife, make slits on the outside of meat; insert garlic slivers. Sprinkle with rosemary and remaining salt and pepper.
3.Place seam side down on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake at 425 degrees F for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 15-30 minutes longer or until browned and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F, basting occasionally with pan juices. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Spicy Lamb Patties
Ingredients
1 pound ground lamb
3 green onions, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1.Preheat the grill for high heat.
2.In a bowl, mix the lamb, green onions, garlic, curry powder, cumin, red pepper, salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
3.Lightly oil grill grate. Grill patties 5 minutes on each side, or until done.
1 pound ground lamb
3 green onions, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1.Preheat the grill for high heat.
2.In a bowl, mix the lamb, green onions, garlic, curry powder, cumin, red pepper, salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
3.Lightly oil grill grate. Grill patties 5 minutes on each side, or until done.
Spicy Barbequed Chops
Ingredients
1/4 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons barbeque sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon malt vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 pounds lamb chops
Directions
1.In a large bowl, mix the tomato sauce, barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mustard, and brown sugar. Place the lamb chops into the mixture, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 20 minutes.
2.Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
3.Cook the lamb chops about 10 minutes on the prepared grill, turning frequently and basting often with the marinade. The internal temperature of the chops should reach a minimum of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
1/4 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons barbeque sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon malt vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 pounds lamb chops
Directions
1.In a large bowl, mix the tomato sauce, barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mustard, and brown sugar. Place the lamb chops into the mixture, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 20 minutes.
2.Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
3.Cook the lamb chops about 10 minutes on the prepared grill, turning frequently and basting often with the marinade. The internal temperature of the chops should reach a minimum of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Southwestern Lamb Chops
Ingredients
1 cup orange juice
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped*
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
3/4 cup halved, sliced sweet onion
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup fresh orange sections
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
8 lamb loin chops (1-inch thick)
Directions
1.In a saucepan, combine orange juice, jalapeno, cumin, salt if desired and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture begins to simmer. Stir in onion.
2.Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the sauce. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minute or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir in oranges and cilantro; keep warm.
3.Grill the lamb chops, covered, over medium-hot heat for 12-14 minutes, turning once, or until a meat thermometer reads 140 degrees F rare; 160 degrees F, medium-well; or 170 degrees F, well done. Serve with orange sauce.
1 cup orange juice
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped*
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
3/4 cup halved, sliced sweet onion
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup fresh orange sections
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
8 lamb loin chops (1-inch thick)
Directions
1.In a saucepan, combine orange juice, jalapeno, cumin, salt if desired and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture begins to simmer. Stir in onion.
2.Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the sauce. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minute or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir in oranges and cilantro; keep warm.
3.Grill the lamb chops, covered, over medium-hot heat for 12-14 minutes, turning once, or until a meat thermometer reads 140 degrees F rare; 160 degrees F, medium-well; or 170 degrees F, well done. Serve with orange sauce.
Southwestern Grilled Lamb
Ingredients
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno peppers
2 teaspoons sugar
4 lamb chops (1 inch thick)
Sour cream
Directions
1.In a saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, grill lamb chops, turning once, over medium coals for 10-14 minutes for rare, 14-16 minutes for medium or 16-20 minutes for well-done. Brush with sauce during the last few minutes of grilling. Serve with sour cream.
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno peppers
2 teaspoons sugar
4 lamb chops (1 inch thick)
Sour cream
Directions
1.In a saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, grill lamb chops, turning once, over medium coals for 10-14 minutes for rare, 14-16 minutes for medium or 16-20 minutes for well-done. Brush with sauce during the last few minutes of grilling. Serve with sour cream.
South African Lamb Sosaties(Kebabs)
Ingredients
1 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion
1 cup cubed lamb stew meat
12 ounces dried apricots
8 kabob skewers
Directions
1.Make the sauce by mixing together the yogurt, curry powder, sugar and oil in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
2.Peel and cut the onion into 1 inch cubes. Thread skewers alternating lamb cubes, onion dried apricot halves. Place them into a large resealable bag and pour in the sauce. Make sure the kabobs are evenly well coated. Refrigerate and allow to marinate overnight or for at least 8 hours.
3.Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil grate.
4.Grill the kabobs over medium coals for 8 to 10 minutes on each side, or to your desired doneness.
1 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion
1 cup cubed lamb stew meat
12 ounces dried apricots
8 kabob skewers
Directions
1.Make the sauce by mixing together the yogurt, curry powder, sugar and oil in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
2.Peel and cut the onion into 1 inch cubes. Thread skewers alternating lamb cubes, onion dried apricot halves. Place them into a large resealable bag and pour in the sauce. Make sure the kabobs are evenly well coated. Refrigerate and allow to marinate overnight or for at least 8 hours.
3.Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil grate.
4.Grill the kabobs over medium coals for 8 to 10 minutes on each side, or to your desired doneness.
Sophie's Shepherds Pie
Ingredients
4 large baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup milk
2 pounds ground lamb
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cube beef bouillon
12 button mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 (16 ounce) can baked beans
1 (12 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons brown gravy mix (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can carrots, drained (optional)
Directions
1.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.Place the potatoes into a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until tender enough to pierce with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and milk to your desired texture.
3.Meanwhile, crumble the ground lamb into a large skillet. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Season with Worcestershire sauce and beef bouillon. Add the mushrooms and onion; continue to cook and stir until tender. Transfer the contents of the skillet to a large casserole dish.
4.Mix the baked beans, diced tomatoes, gravy mix and carrots in with the lamb. Dollop big blobs of mashed potatoes over the top and carefully spread evenly to cover the entire top. Rake over it with a fork to create a crispy texture on top when it browns.
5.Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is browned and crisp.
4 large baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup milk
2 pounds ground lamb
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cube beef bouillon
12 button mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 (16 ounce) can baked beans
1 (12 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons brown gravy mix (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can carrots, drained (optional)
Directions
1.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.Place the potatoes into a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until tender enough to pierce with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and milk to your desired texture.
3.Meanwhile, crumble the ground lamb into a large skillet. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Season with Worcestershire sauce and beef bouillon. Add the mushrooms and onion; continue to cook and stir until tender. Transfer the contents of the skillet to a large casserole dish.
4.Mix the baked beans, diced tomatoes, gravy mix and carrots in with the lamb. Dollop big blobs of mashed potatoes over the top and carefully spread evenly to cover the entire top. Rake over it with a fork to create a crispy texture on top when it browns.
5.Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is browned and crisp.
Sofrito (Greek Lamb Recipe)
Ingredients
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pound boneless lamb meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup red wine vinegar
Directions
1.Place flour in a medium bowl. Season lamb with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour to evenly coat.
2.Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and cook the lamb until evenly browned. Scrape up the brown bits from the surface of the skillet. Mix in garlic, parsley, and red wine vinegar. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pound boneless lamb meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup red wine vinegar
Directions
1.Place flour in a medium bowl. Season lamb with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour to evenly coat.
2.Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and cook the lamb until evenly browned. Scrape up the brown bits from the surface of the skillet. Mix in garlic, parsley, and red wine vinegar. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Skillet Lamb Chops
Ingredients
2 (8 ounce) lamb shoulder blade chops
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup warm water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
1.In a large skillet, brown lamb chops in oil. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until meat juices run clear.
2 (8 ounce) lamb shoulder blade chops
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup warm water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
1.In a large skillet, brown lamb chops in oil. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until meat juices run clear.
Simplified Cassoulet
Ingredients
3 pounds boneless lamb shoulder roast, cut into 11/2-inch cubes (or a combination of lamb and boneless pork shoulder roast)
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound mild Italian sausages
1 cup water for sausages
1/2 pound kielbasa, cut into 6 pieces
1 1/2 pounds boneless duck breast halves
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup full-bodied dry red wine
reserved duck fat
2 large onions, cut into medium dice
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
6 (16 ounce) cans white beans, drained
3 cups fresh bread crumbs (process sliced bread in a food processor or blender)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
Directions
1.Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees.
2.Place lamb cubes in a bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, turning to coat.
3.Place Italian sausages, 1 cup water, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy roasting pan set over two burners. Cover with heavy-duty foil and turn heat to medium-high. Cook until sausages lose their raw color, about 5 minutes. Remove foil (reserve it) and continue to cook until water evaporates. Add smoked sausages and cook, turning frequently, until all sausages are browned, 5 to 8 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate. When cool enough to handle, cut Italian sausages into bite-size chunks. Halve smoked sausages lengthwise. Set aside.
4.Generously sprinkle duck breasts with salt and pepper. Reduce heat under roasting pan and add duck breasts, skin side down. Cook until fat has rendered and skin is mahogany brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
5.Turn duck breasts over and continue to cook until cooked through, about 5 minutes longer.
6.Remove duck from pan. Drain fat from pan and reserve. Slice each breast crosswise into 4 pieces.
7.Return roasting pan to medium-high heat. Add lamb cubes and cook, turning once, until a brown crust forms on two sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer lamb to a large ovenproof pot; set roasting pan aside. Add broth mixture and wine to lamb and cover with reserved foil, pressing down so that it almost touches meat, then sealing foil around top of pot, leaving a small opening for steam to escape. Bring to a simmer and simmer for a few minutes to burn off alcohol. Seal foil completely, then cover pot with lid. Bake, without checking pot, for 1 hour and 15 minutes; meat will be very tender.
8.Meanwhile, reheat roasting pan over medium-high heat. Add enough reserved duck fat or olive oil to pan to equal 2 tablespoons. Add onions and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add prosciutto and thyme and saute to blend flavors, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Add tomatoes and beans and simmer to blend flavors, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
9.Transfer cooked lamb and broth to roasting pan. Add duck, sausages, and enough water to make a soupy, moist casserole. You can let the cassoulet mixture stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours.
10.An hour before serving, adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring cassoulet to a simmer.
11.Mix bread crumbs, melted butter, and parsley and sprinkle over cassoulet. Bake until crumbs are golden and stew is bubbly, about 45 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes, and serve.
3 pounds boneless lamb shoulder roast, cut into 11/2-inch cubes (or a combination of lamb and boneless pork shoulder roast)
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound mild Italian sausages
1 cup water for sausages
1/2 pound kielbasa, cut into 6 pieces
1 1/2 pounds boneless duck breast halves
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup full-bodied dry red wine
reserved duck fat
2 large onions, cut into medium dice
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
6 (16 ounce) cans white beans, drained
3 cups fresh bread crumbs (process sliced bread in a food processor or blender)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
Directions
1.Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees.
2.Place lamb cubes in a bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, turning to coat.
3.Place Italian sausages, 1 cup water, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy roasting pan set over two burners. Cover with heavy-duty foil and turn heat to medium-high. Cook until sausages lose their raw color, about 5 minutes. Remove foil (reserve it) and continue to cook until water evaporates. Add smoked sausages and cook, turning frequently, until all sausages are browned, 5 to 8 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate. When cool enough to handle, cut Italian sausages into bite-size chunks. Halve smoked sausages lengthwise. Set aside.
4.Generously sprinkle duck breasts with salt and pepper. Reduce heat under roasting pan and add duck breasts, skin side down. Cook until fat has rendered and skin is mahogany brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
5.Turn duck breasts over and continue to cook until cooked through, about 5 minutes longer.
6.Remove duck from pan. Drain fat from pan and reserve. Slice each breast crosswise into 4 pieces.
7.Return roasting pan to medium-high heat. Add lamb cubes and cook, turning once, until a brown crust forms on two sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer lamb to a large ovenproof pot; set roasting pan aside. Add broth mixture and wine to lamb and cover with reserved foil, pressing down so that it almost touches meat, then sealing foil around top of pot, leaving a small opening for steam to escape. Bring to a simmer and simmer for a few minutes to burn off alcohol. Seal foil completely, then cover pot with lid. Bake, without checking pot, for 1 hour and 15 minutes; meat will be very tender.
8.Meanwhile, reheat roasting pan over medium-high heat. Add enough reserved duck fat or olive oil to pan to equal 2 tablespoons. Add onions and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add prosciutto and thyme and saute to blend flavors, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Add tomatoes and beans and simmer to blend flavors, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
9.Transfer cooked lamb and broth to roasting pan. Add duck, sausages, and enough water to make a soupy, moist casserole. You can let the cassoulet mixture stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours.
10.An hour before serving, adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring cassoulet to a simmer.
11.Mix bread crumbs, melted butter, and parsley and sprinkle over cassoulet. Bake until crumbs are golden and stew is bubbly, about 45 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes, and serve.
Simple Grilled Lamb Chops
Ingredients
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds lamb chops
Directions
1.Mix together the vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and olive oil in a large resealable bag until the salt has dissolved. Add lamb, toss until coated, and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
2.Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
3.Remove lamb from the marinade and leave any onions on that stick to the meat. Discard any remaining marinade. Wrap the exposed ends of the bones with aluminum foil to keep them from burning. Grill to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium. The chops may also be broiled in the oven about 5 minutes per side for medium.
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds lamb chops
Directions
1.Mix together the vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and olive oil in a large resealable bag until the salt has dissolved. Add lamb, toss until coated, and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
2.Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
3.Remove lamb from the marinade and leave any onions on that stick to the meat. Discard any remaining marinade. Wrap the exposed ends of the bones with aluminum foil to keep them from burning. Grill to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium. The chops may also be broiled in the oven about 5 minutes per side for medium.
Simple Grilled Lamb Chops
Ingredients
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds lamb chops
Directions
1.Mix together the vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and olive oil in a large resealable bag until the salt has dissolved. Add lamb, toss until coated, and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
2.Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
3.Remove lamb from the marinade and leave any onions on that stick to the meat. Discard any remaining marinade. Wrap the exposed ends of the bones with aluminum foil to keep them from burning. Grill to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium. The chops may also be broiled in the oven about 5 minutes per side for medium.
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds lamb chops
Directions
1.Mix together the vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and olive oil in a large resealable bag until the salt has dissolved. Add lamb, toss until coated, and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
2.Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
3.Remove lamb from the marinade and leave any onions on that stick to the meat. Discard any remaining marinade. Wrap the exposed ends of the bones with aluminum foil to keep them from burning. Grill to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium. The chops may also be broiled in the oven about 5 minutes per side for medium.
Sharon's Scrumptious Souvlaki
Ingredients
2 pounds lamb, cut into 1 inch square cubes
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup red wine
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried mint, crushed
1 clove garlic, chopped
4 cups plain yogurt
1 cucumber, shredded
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
salt and pepper to taste
8 pita bread rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, thinly sliced
Directions
1.Place lamb in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup olive oil, red wine, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, oregano, mint and garlic. Stir until lamb is well coated. Cover, and refrigerate 3 hours, or overnight.
2.Preheat grill, and lightly oil grate. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, minced garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with dill weed, salt and pepper; set aside.
3.Thread meat onto skewers. Grill 10 minutes, turning once. Lightly sprinkle pita bread with olive oil, and place on grill until warm, about 1 minute. Serve meat on pita bread along with sliced red onion, sliced tomato and yogurt sauce.
2 pounds lamb, cut into 1 inch square cubes
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup red wine
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried mint, crushed
1 clove garlic, chopped
4 cups plain yogurt
1 cucumber, shredded
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
salt and pepper to taste
8 pita bread rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, thinly sliced
Directions
1.Place lamb in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup olive oil, red wine, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, oregano, mint and garlic. Stir until lamb is well coated. Cover, and refrigerate 3 hours, or overnight.
2.Preheat grill, and lightly oil grate. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, minced garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with dill weed, salt and pepper; set aside.
3.Thread meat onto skewers. Grill 10 minutes, turning once. Lightly sprinkle pita bread with olive oil, and place on grill until warm, about 1 minute. Serve meat on pita bread along with sliced red onion, sliced tomato and yogurt sauce.
Serbian Cevapcici
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground lamb
1 egg white
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Directions
1.Preheat a grill for medium-low heat.
2.In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, ground lamb and egg white. Add the garlic, salt, baking soda, black pepper, cayenne pepper and paprika. Mix well using your hands, and form into finger length sausages about 3/4 inch thick.
3.Lightly oil the grilling surface. Grill sausages until cooked through, turning as needed, about 30 minutes.
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground lamb
1 egg white
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Directions
1.Preheat a grill for medium-low heat.
2.In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, ground lamb and egg white. Add the garlic, salt, baking soda, black pepper, cayenne pepper and paprika. Mix well using your hands, and form into finger length sausages about 3/4 inch thick.
3.Lightly oil the grilling surface. Grill sausages until cooked through, turning as needed, about 30 minutes.
Scotch Broth II
Ingredients
2 1/4 pounds leg of lamb
8 cups water
3 onions, chopped
3 turnips, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 cup barley
1 carrot, diced
2 onions, minced
1 leek, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
2 turnips, diced
Directions
1.To make the stock, put the lamb shanks, 3 onions, 3 turnips, 2 carrots, peppercorns and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 3 hours. Skim the surface as required.
2.Remove the shanks and any meat that has fallen off the bones and cool slightly. Remove the meat from the bones and finely chop, then cover and refrigerate. Strain the stock, discarding the vegetables. Cool the stock and refrigerate overnight, or until the fat has set on top and can be spooned off.
3.Cover the barley with water and soak for 1 hour.
4.Put the stock in a large pan and gently reheat. Add the drained barley, extra carrot, onion, leek, celery and turnip. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the barley and vegetables are just cooked. Return the meat to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Season well and serve with parsley
2 1/4 pounds leg of lamb
8 cups water
3 onions, chopped
3 turnips, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 cup barley
1 carrot, diced
2 onions, minced
1 leek, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
2 turnips, diced
Directions
1.To make the stock, put the lamb shanks, 3 onions, 3 turnips, 2 carrots, peppercorns and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 3 hours. Skim the surface as required.
2.Remove the shanks and any meat that has fallen off the bones and cool slightly. Remove the meat from the bones and finely chop, then cover and refrigerate. Strain the stock, discarding the vegetables. Cool the stock and refrigerate overnight, or until the fat has set on top and can be spooned off.
3.Cover the barley with water and soak for 1 hour.
4.Put the stock in a large pan and gently reheat. Add the drained barley, extra carrot, onion, leek, celery and turnip. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the barley and vegetables are just cooked. Return the meat to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Season well and serve with parsley
Sambousa
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 carrot, minced
1/2 onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 green onion, chopped
1 pinch seasoning salt
1 green chile peppers, diced (optional)
1 (16 ounce) package egg roll wrappers, cut in half into rectangles
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon water
2 cups vegetable oil
Directions
1.In a large skillet, brown meat. Remove the meat from the skillet.
2.In the same skillet used for the meat, saute onion, garlic, carrot and green onion. When the vegetables are tender, add tomato paste and seasoning salt. Stir in browned meat.
3.In a small bowl combine flour with water until a watery paste is formed. Place a teaspoon full of meat mixture in the front part of one of the strips. Starting from the right front corner, fold over to the left. You've started the triangle shape. Continue back and forth (making a triangular shape) until there is no more wrapper. Seal the wrappers closed with the flour and water mixture. Continue this process until all of the ingredients are used.
4.Using oil to taste, fry the triangular packages until crisp. Delicious!
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 carrot, minced
1/2 onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 green onion, chopped
1 pinch seasoning salt
1 green chile peppers, diced (optional)
1 (16 ounce) package egg roll wrappers, cut in half into rectangles
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon water
2 cups vegetable oil
Directions
1.In a large skillet, brown meat. Remove the meat from the skillet.
2.In the same skillet used for the meat, saute onion, garlic, carrot and green onion. When the vegetables are tender, add tomato paste and seasoning salt. Stir in browned meat.
3.In a small bowl combine flour with water until a watery paste is formed. Place a teaspoon full of meat mixture in the front part of one of the strips. Starting from the right front corner, fold over to the left. You've started the triangle shape. Continue back and forth (making a triangular shape) until there is no more wrapper. Seal the wrappers closed with the flour and water mixture. Continue this process until all of the ingredients are used.
4.Using oil to taste, fry the triangular packages until crisp. Delicious!
Rosemary Seasoned Lamb
Ingredients
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (4 pound) boneless leg of lamb
Directions
1.In a blender or spice mill, combine the seasonings; cover and process until coarsely ground. Untie leg of lab and unroll. Rub spice blend over both sides of meat. Reroll and tie with kitchen string.
2.Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145 degrees F; medium, 160 degrees F; well-done, 170 degrees F). Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (4 pound) boneless leg of lamb
Directions
1.In a blender or spice mill, combine the seasonings; cover and process until coarsely ground. Untie leg of lab and unroll. Rub spice blend over both sides of meat. Reroll and tie with kitchen string.
2.Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145 degrees F; medium, 160 degrees F; well-done, 170 degrees F). Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing
Rosemary Lamb Chops with Lemon Sauce
Ingredients
1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
6 lamb chops (about 3/4 inch thick)
1 cup Swanson® Natural Goodness™ Chicken Broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
Directions
1.Preheat broiler.
2.Rub lamb chops with rosemary. Place chops on broiler pan and broil 3 to 4 inches from heat for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn chops and broil 3 to 5 minutes until done.
3.Mix broth and cornstarch in saucepan until smooth. Add lemon zest, lemon juice and mustard. Cook over medium heat until mixture bubbles and thickens, stirring constantly. Spoon over lamb chops.
1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
6 lamb chops (about 3/4 inch thick)
1 cup Swanson® Natural Goodness™ Chicken Broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
Directions
1.Preheat broiler.
2.Rub lamb chops with rosemary. Place chops on broiler pan and broil 3 to 4 inches from heat for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn chops and broil 3 to 5 minutes until done.
3.Mix broth and cornstarch in saucepan until smooth. Add lemon zest, lemon juice and mustard. Cook over medium heat until mixture bubbles and thickens, stirring constantly. Spoon over lamb chops.
Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks
Ingredients
6 lamb shanks
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 large carrots, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
10 cloves garlic, minced
1 (750 milliliter) bottle red wine
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with juice
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
5 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Directions
1.Sprinkle shanks with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook shanks until brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer shanks to plate.
2.Add onions, carrots and garlic to pot and saute until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in wine, tomatoes, chicken broth and beef broth. Season with rosemary and thyme. Return shanks to pot, pressing down to submerge. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
3.Remove cover from pot. Simmer about 20 minutes longer. Transfer shanks to platter, place in a warm oven. Boil juices in pot until thickened, about 15 minutes. Spoon over shanks.
6 lamb shanks
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 large carrots, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
10 cloves garlic, minced
1 (750 milliliter) bottle red wine
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with juice
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
5 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Directions
1.Sprinkle shanks with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook shanks until brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer shanks to plate.
2.Add onions, carrots and garlic to pot and saute until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in wine, tomatoes, chicken broth and beef broth. Season with rosemary and thyme. Return shanks to pot, pressing down to submerge. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
3.Remove cover from pot. Simmer about 20 minutes longer. Transfer shanks to platter, place in a warm oven. Boil juices in pot until thickened, about 15 minutes. Spoon over shanks.
Rosemary and Lamb Crispy Roast Potatoes
Ingredients
4 large baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 cup lamb roast drippings, cooled to room temperature
salt to taste
Directions
1.Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place the potatoes in a large pan and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes, just cooking partially.
2.Place the potatoes into a large lidded tub and pour in the lamb drippings. Season with rosemary and salt. Close the lid and shake to coat the potatoes. Pour them out onto a baking sheet.
3.Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until dark brown and crispy.
4 large baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 cup lamb roast drippings, cooled to room temperature
salt to taste
Directions
1.Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place the potatoes in a large pan and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes, just cooking partially.
2.Place the potatoes into a large lidded tub and pour in the lamb drippings. Season with rosemary and salt. Close the lid and shake to coat the potatoes. Pour them out onto a baking sheet.
3.Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until dark brown and crispy.
Rogan Josh, Lamb Shanks
Ingredients
2/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cubes chicken bouillon
4 whole cardamom pods, broken
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup water
ground nutmeg to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 large onion, cut into wedges
3 lamb shanks
1 (15 ounce) can carrots, drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole new potatoes, drained
1/2 pound button mushrooms, quartered (optional)
Directions
1.Stir the sour cream and all-purpose flour together in a small bowl until smooth and set aside. In a separate small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water to make a paste.
2.Combine the chili powder, coriander, ginger, bouillon cubes, cardamom, tomatoes, water, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Slowly add the cornstarch paste to the tomato mixture, stirring constantly; simmer for 2 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly stir in the sour cream and flour mixture.
3.Arrange the onions across the bottom of a slow cooker, lay the shanks on top of the onions and pour the prepared tomato mixture over the meat. Place the carrots, potatoes and mushrooms on top of the sauce.
4.Cover and cook in the slow cooker on High for 8 hours.
2/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cubes chicken bouillon
4 whole cardamom pods, broken
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup water
ground nutmeg to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 large onion, cut into wedges
3 lamb shanks
1 (15 ounce) can carrots, drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole new potatoes, drained
1/2 pound button mushrooms, quartered (optional)
Directions
1.Stir the sour cream and all-purpose flour together in a small bowl until smooth and set aside. In a separate small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water to make a paste.
2.Combine the chili powder, coriander, ginger, bouillon cubes, cardamom, tomatoes, water, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Slowly add the cornstarch paste to the tomato mixture, stirring constantly; simmer for 2 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly stir in the sour cream and flour mixture.
3.Arrange the onions across the bottom of a slow cooker, lay the shanks on top of the onions and pour the prepared tomato mixture over the meat. Place the carrots, potatoes and mushrooms on top of the sauce.
4.Cover and cook in the slow cooker on High for 8 hours.
Rob's Lamb Curry Pie
Ingredients
Filling:
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 (3/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger root, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 red onions, chopped
1 eggplant, chopped
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
3 cups diced leftover roast lamb
Sauce:
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sweet white wine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt to taste
Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon curry powder
6 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons cold water, or as needed
Directions
1.Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large pie plate or baking dish.
2.Place olive oil, garlic, ginger, curry paste, cilantro, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon into the work bowl of a food processor, and process into a paste. Place the curry paste into a large mixing bowl, and stir with red onions, eggplant, celery, and red bell pepper to coat all the vegetables with curry mixture. Turn the vegetables into a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in the cooked lamb, and cook and stir until the lamb is hot and coated with spice mixture, 2 to 3 more minutes. Turn off the heat under the skillet.
3.Heat milk, butter, and wine in a saucepan over medium heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling, and the butter is melted. Whisk 3 tablespoons of flour into the hot milk mixture, and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce has thickened. Turn the heat under the skillet of lamb and vegetables to medium, and cook and stir until hot, about 2 minutes; pour the sauce into the lamb and vegetables, and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt, and pour the hot filling into the prepared pie plate.
4.To make crust, mix together 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and curry powder in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Cut in the shortening with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle with water, and stir gently until the dough just comes together. Form into a rough ball, place on a floured work surface, and roll out into a crust to fit the pie dish. Lay the crust over the dish and lamb filling, crimp it to the dish with a fork, and cut several slits in the top of the crust.
5.Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the filling is hot, about 35 minutes. Let cool 7 to 10 minutes before serving.
Filling:
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 (3/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger root, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 red onions, chopped
1 eggplant, chopped
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
3 cups diced leftover roast lamb
Sauce:
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sweet white wine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt to taste
Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon curry powder
6 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons cold water, or as needed
Directions
1.Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large pie plate or baking dish.
2.Place olive oil, garlic, ginger, curry paste, cilantro, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon into the work bowl of a food processor, and process into a paste. Place the curry paste into a large mixing bowl, and stir with red onions, eggplant, celery, and red bell pepper to coat all the vegetables with curry mixture. Turn the vegetables into a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in the cooked lamb, and cook and stir until the lamb is hot and coated with spice mixture, 2 to 3 more minutes. Turn off the heat under the skillet.
3.Heat milk, butter, and wine in a saucepan over medium heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling, and the butter is melted. Whisk 3 tablespoons of flour into the hot milk mixture, and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce has thickened. Turn the heat under the skillet of lamb and vegetables to medium, and cook and stir until hot, about 2 minutes; pour the sauce into the lamb and vegetables, and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt, and pour the hot filling into the prepared pie plate.
4.To make crust, mix together 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and curry powder in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Cut in the shortening with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle with water, and stir gently until the dough just comes together. Form into a rough ball, place on a floured work surface, and roll out into a crust to fit the pie dish. Lay the crust over the dish and lamb filling, crimp it to the dish with a fork, and cut several slits in the top of the crust.
5.Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the filling is hot, about 35 minutes. Let cool 7 to 10 minutes before serving.
Roasted Rack of Lamb
Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (7 bone) rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Move oven rack to the center position.
2.In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss in 2 tablespoons olive oil to moisten mixture. Set aside.
3.Season the rack all over with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy oven proof skillet over high heat. Sear rack of lamb for 1 to 2 minutes on all sides. Set aside for a few minutes. Brush rack of lamb with the mustard. Roll in the bread crumb mixture until evenly coated. Cover the ends of the bones with foil to prevent charring.
4.Arrange the rack bone side down in the skillet. Roast the lamb in preheated oven for 12 to 18 minutes, depending on the degree of doneness you want. With a meat thermometer, take a reading in the center of the meat after 10 to 12 minutes and remove the meat, or let it cook longer, to your taste. Let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes, loosely covered, before carving between the ribs.
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (7 bone) rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Move oven rack to the center position.
2.In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss in 2 tablespoons olive oil to moisten mixture. Set aside.
3.Season the rack all over with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy oven proof skillet over high heat. Sear rack of lamb for 1 to 2 minutes on all sides. Set aside for a few minutes. Brush rack of lamb with the mustard. Roll in the bread crumb mixture until evenly coated. Cover the ends of the bones with foil to prevent charring.
4.Arrange the rack bone side down in the skillet. Roast the lamb in preheated oven for 12 to 18 minutes, depending on the degree of doneness you want. With a meat thermometer, take a reading in the center of the meat after 10 to 12 minutes and remove the meat, or let it cook longer, to your taste. Let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes, loosely covered, before carving between the ribs.
Roasted Lamb with Root Vegetables
Ingredients
1 (6 pound) leg of lamb
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons coarse salt, or as needed
8 carrots, peeled and trimmed
16 small potatoes, unpeeled
1 large beet, peeled and cut into wedges
1 yam, peeled and cut into wedges
8 baby turnips, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste
Directions
1.Allow the leg of lamb to rest at room temperature for 1 hour before cooking.
2.Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven.
3.Whisk the garlic, pepper, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, rosemary, 1/2 cup olive oil, vinegar, and honey together in a small bowl. Rub the mixture over the lamb, then season with 2 tablespoons coarse salt. Set aside. Place carrots, potatoes, beet, yam, and turnips in a large roasting pan. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt. Arrange the seasoned leg of lamb on top of the vegetables.
4.Roast the lamb in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Continue roasting to your desired degree of doneness, about 90 minutes more for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).
5.Allow the leg of lamb on a cutting board, tented with aluminum foil, for 30 minutes before carving. Place the vegetables on a serving platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm until ready to serve.
1 (6 pound) leg of lamb
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons coarse salt, or as needed
8 carrots, peeled and trimmed
16 small potatoes, unpeeled
1 large beet, peeled and cut into wedges
1 yam, peeled and cut into wedges
8 baby turnips, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste
Directions
1.Allow the leg of lamb to rest at room temperature for 1 hour before cooking.
2.Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven.
3.Whisk the garlic, pepper, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, rosemary, 1/2 cup olive oil, vinegar, and honey together in a small bowl. Rub the mixture over the lamb, then season with 2 tablespoons coarse salt. Set aside. Place carrots, potatoes, beet, yam, and turnips in a large roasting pan. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt. Arrange the seasoned leg of lamb on top of the vegetables.
4.Roast the lamb in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Continue roasting to your desired degree of doneness, about 90 minutes more for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).
5.Allow the leg of lamb on a cutting board, tented with aluminum foil, for 30 minutes before carving. Place the vegetables on a serving platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm until ready to serve.
Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary
Ingredients
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 pounds whole leg of lamb
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Directions
1.In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, rosemary, ground black pepper, lemon zest and garlic. Mix well and apply to the lamb. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
2.Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
3.Place lamb on a rack in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt to taste.
4.Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and roast for 55 to 60 more minutes for medium rare. The internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before carving.
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 pounds whole leg of lamb
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Directions
1.In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, rosemary, ground black pepper, lemon zest and garlic. Mix well and apply to the lamb. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
2.Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
3.Place lamb on a rack in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt to taste.
4.Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and roast for 55 to 60 more minutes for medium rare. The internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before carving.
Roast Leg of Lamb with Orange Juice and White Wine
Ingredients
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup white wine
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
ground black pepper to taste
1 (6 pound) bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed
salt and black pepper
Directions
1.Place orange juice, white wine, olive oil, garlic, fresh thyme and rosemary, and pepper into a blender; mix. Pour into a large, resealable plastic bag, and add the lamb. Coat meat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
2.Remove the lamb from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before roasting. Pat dry with a paper towel. Generously salt and pepper both sides of the meat.
3.Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange two racks in the oven - a middle rack to hold the lamb, and a lower rack to hold a roasting pan to catch the drippings. Place the empty roasting pan in the oven while the oven is preheating.
4.Arrange meat directly on middle rack, fattiest side up so while the lamb cooks the fat will melt into the meat. Position roasting pan underneath meat to catch the drippings. Roast for 30 minutes, and then reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads between 130 to 135 degrees F (54 to 57 degrees C), about 10 to 12 minutes per pound. Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil, and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup white wine
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
ground black pepper to taste
1 (6 pound) bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed
salt and black pepper
Directions
1.Place orange juice, white wine, olive oil, garlic, fresh thyme and rosemary, and pepper into a blender; mix. Pour into a large, resealable plastic bag, and add the lamb. Coat meat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
2.Remove the lamb from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before roasting. Pat dry with a paper towel. Generously salt and pepper both sides of the meat.
3.Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange two racks in the oven - a middle rack to hold the lamb, and a lower rack to hold a roasting pan to catch the drippings. Place the empty roasting pan in the oven while the oven is preheating.
4.Arrange meat directly on middle rack, fattiest side up so while the lamb cooks the fat will melt into the meat. Position roasting pan underneath meat to catch the drippings. Roast for 30 minutes, and then reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads between 130 to 135 degrees F (54 to 57 degrees C), about 10 to 12 minutes per pound. Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil, and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
Roast Leg of Lamb
Ingredients
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
5 pounds leg of lamb
Directions
1.Cut slits in the top of the leg of lamb every 3-4 inches, deep enough to push slices of garlic down into the meat. Salt and pepper generously all over the top of lamb, place several sprigs of fresh rosemary under and on top of the lamb.
2.Roast at 325-350 degrees F (165-175 degrees C) until the lamb is cooked to medium well. Do not overcook the lamb, the flavor is best if meat is still slightly pink.
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
5 pounds leg of lamb
Directions
1.Cut slits in the top of the leg of lamb every 3-4 inches, deep enough to push slices of garlic down into the meat. Salt and pepper generously all over the top of lamb, place several sprigs of fresh rosemary under and on top of the lamb.
2.Roast at 325-350 degrees F (165-175 degrees C) until the lamb is cooked to medium well. Do not overcook the lamb, the flavor is best if meat is still slightly pink.
Roast Lamb with Wine Gravy
Ingredients
1 (5 pound) leg of lamb
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices bacon
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/3 cup beef stock
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.Season the lamb leg to taste with salt and pepper. Place into a metal roasting dish, and drape with the bacon slices. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, turning once. Combine the bread crumbs, green onions, garlic, and parsley in a small bowl. Sprinkle into the roasting dish over the meat drippings, then return the dish to the oven, and continue baking until the bread crumbs have toasted to a golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.
3.Remove the baking dish from the oven; set the lamb leg onto a plate, and cover with aluminum foil. Allow the lamb to rest in a warm spot for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place the baking dish onto a burner on the stove over medium-high heat. Pour in the wine and beef stock, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes. Slice the lamb leg, and serve with the wine gravy.
1 (5 pound) leg of lamb
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices bacon
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/3 cup beef stock
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.Season the lamb leg to taste with salt and pepper. Place into a metal roasting dish, and drape with the bacon slices. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, turning once. Combine the bread crumbs, green onions, garlic, and parsley in a small bowl. Sprinkle into the roasting dish over the meat drippings, then return the dish to the oven, and continue baking until the bread crumbs have toasted to a golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.
3.Remove the baking dish from the oven; set the lamb leg onto a plate, and cover with aluminum foil. Allow the lamb to rest in a warm spot for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place the baking dish onto a burner on the stove over medium-high heat. Pour in the wine and beef stock, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes. Slice the lamb leg, and serve with the wine gravy.
R. B. Miller's Gyro Meat
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef chuck (80% lean)
1 pound boneless lamb chops, cubed
1 cup minced onion
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground marjoram
1 1/2 teaspoons ground rosemary
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
1.Grind the ground chuck and lamb cubes through the coarse plate of a meat grinder twice to mix thoroughly. Place the onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, salt, and pepper into a food processor, and pulse until finely ground. Mix together the ground meat and onion mixture in a bowl. Regrind through a fine plate, and pack the mixture into a 3x7 inch loaf pan. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
2.Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
3.Remove and discard the plastic wrap from the loaf pan, and bake the gyro meat in the preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C), about 1 hour. Drain away all of the liquid that has accumulated in the pan, then remove the loaf from the pan. Place the meat on a rack set above a baking dish to catch the drips, and continue baking until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), 15 to 30 minutes more. Remove from the oven, and allow to stand 15 minutes before slicing. The finished loaf should be firm and somewhat dry.
1 pound ground beef chuck (80% lean)
1 pound boneless lamb chops, cubed
1 cup minced onion
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground marjoram
1 1/2 teaspoons ground rosemary
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
1.Grind the ground chuck and lamb cubes through the coarse plate of a meat grinder twice to mix thoroughly. Place the onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, salt, and pepper into a food processor, and pulse until finely ground. Mix together the ground meat and onion mixture in a bowl. Regrind through a fine plate, and pack the mixture into a 3x7 inch loaf pan. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
2.Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
3.Remove and discard the plastic wrap from the loaf pan, and bake the gyro meat in the preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C), about 1 hour. Drain away all of the liquid that has accumulated in the pan, then remove the loaf from the pan. Place the meat on a rack set above a baking dish to catch the drips, and continue baking until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), 15 to 30 minutes more. Remove from the oven, and allow to stand 15 minutes before slicing. The finished loaf should be firm and somewhat dry.
Portofino Lamb and Artichoke Risotto
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped shallots
2 cups uncooked Arborio rice
1/2 cup red wine
6 cups chicken broth - heated and divided
3/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
2 cups diced leftover roast lamb
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained and chopped
Directions
1.Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onions OR shallots and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the rice and stir well to coat, about 1 minute.
2.Next, pour in the wine and allow it to get absorbed by the rice, about 2 to 3 minutes. Then, stir in the broth 1/2 cup at a time, waiting until the rice absorbs each 1/2 cup before adding the next 1/2 cup. Repeat this until you have used all but 1/4 cup of broth, reserving this for later.
3.After about 20 minutes, the rice should be tender but firm. Turn off the heat. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of broth, the cheese, leftover lamb, garlic and artichoke hearts. Stir well to combine with the rice and serve on warm dinner plates.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped shallots
2 cups uncooked Arborio rice
1/2 cup red wine
6 cups chicken broth - heated and divided
3/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
2 cups diced leftover roast lamb
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained and chopped
Directions
1.Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onions OR shallots and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the rice and stir well to coat, about 1 minute.
2.Next, pour in the wine and allow it to get absorbed by the rice, about 2 to 3 minutes. Then, stir in the broth 1/2 cup at a time, waiting until the rice absorbs each 1/2 cup before adding the next 1/2 cup. Repeat this until you have used all but 1/4 cup of broth, reserving this for later.
3.After about 20 minutes, the rice should be tender but firm. Turn off the heat. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of broth, the cheese, leftover lamb, garlic and artichoke hearts. Stir well to combine with the rice and serve on warm dinner plates.
Paul's Apple, Lamb and Lentil Soup
Ingredients
3 pounds lamb shoulder steak
1 pound lamb neck bones
1 (16 ounce) package dried lentils
2 medium yellow onion, chopped
5 cloves cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
2 Red Delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
1 cup Cabernet Sauvignon wine
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1.Trim lamb shoulder steak from bones and set aside bones. Cut steak into 1 inch cubes and set aside. Place shoulder and neck bones in a large stockpot and cover with water; simmer bones over medium high heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove bones from stockpot and discard. Reserve liquid.
2.Add the cubed lamb, lentils, onions, garlic and thyme to the liquid in the stockpot; cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add apples and wine to the stockpot and cook another 15 minutes, or until lentils and lamb are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls sprinkled with cilantro.
3 pounds lamb shoulder steak
1 pound lamb neck bones
1 (16 ounce) package dried lentils
2 medium yellow onion, chopped
5 cloves cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
2 Red Delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
1 cup Cabernet Sauvignon wine
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1.Trim lamb shoulder steak from bones and set aside bones. Cut steak into 1 inch cubes and set aside. Place shoulder and neck bones in a large stockpot and cover with water; simmer bones over medium high heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove bones from stockpot and discard. Reserve liquid.
2.Add the cubed lamb, lentils, onions, garlic and thyme to the liquid in the stockpot; cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add apples and wine to the stockpot and cook another 15 minutes, or until lentils and lamb are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls sprinkled with cilantro.
Pastry-Wrapped Lamb Rack
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
1/2 cup fresh morel mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup fresh oyster mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 egg yolk, beaten
3/4 cup demi-glace
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
1.Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the minced shallot, morel and oyster mushrooms; cook until the mushrooms have lightly browned, and are soft. Pour in the white wine, and cook until evaporated. Scrape the mushrooms onto a plate, and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, stir together the cumin, paprika, oregano, brown sugar, garlic powder, parsley flakes, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Coat the lamb rack with the spice mixture and set aside.
2.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease.
3.Spread the mushroom mixture evenly over one side of the puff pastry. Cut a slit 2 inches away from one edge of the puff pastry for each bone on the lamb rack. Carefully poke the bones through the slits and wrap the pastry around the lamb rack, pressing the edges of the pastry together to seal. Place onto the prepared baking sheet and brush with the beaten egg yolk. Refrigerate the lamb for 10 minutes before baking.
4.Bake the lamb in the preheated oven until the pastry has puffed and turned golden-brown, about 15 minutes. Remove, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. While the lamb is resting, bring the demi-glace to a simmer in a small saucepan. Whisk in the butter until dissolved. Drizzle the demi-glace over the sliced lamb chops, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to garnish.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
1/2 cup fresh morel mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup fresh oyster mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 egg yolk, beaten
3/4 cup demi-glace
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
1.Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the minced shallot, morel and oyster mushrooms; cook until the mushrooms have lightly browned, and are soft. Pour in the white wine, and cook until evaporated. Scrape the mushrooms onto a plate, and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, stir together the cumin, paprika, oregano, brown sugar, garlic powder, parsley flakes, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Coat the lamb rack with the spice mixture and set aside.
2.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease.
3.Spread the mushroom mixture evenly over one side of the puff pastry. Cut a slit 2 inches away from one edge of the puff pastry for each bone on the lamb rack. Carefully poke the bones through the slits and wrap the pastry around the lamb rack, pressing the edges of the pastry together to seal. Place onto the prepared baking sheet and brush with the beaten egg yolk. Refrigerate the lamb for 10 minutes before baking.
4.Bake the lamb in the preheated oven until the pastry has puffed and turned golden-brown, about 15 minutes. Remove, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. While the lamb is resting, bring the demi-glace to a simmer in a small saucepan. Whisk in the butter until dissolved. Drizzle the demi-glace over the sliced lamb chops, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to garnish.
Pasta Lamb Skillet
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package small pasta
12 ounces ground lamb
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium zucchini, quartered and thinly sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
Directions
1.Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook lamb, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Set aside and keep warm.
2.In same skillet, combine the zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, pepper and seasoned salt. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain pasta. Add pasta along with olives and lamb mixture to skillet; heat through.
1 (8 ounce) package small pasta
12 ounces ground lamb
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium zucchini, quartered and thinly sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
Directions
1.Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook lamb, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Set aside and keep warm.
2.In same skillet, combine the zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, pepper and seasoned salt. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain pasta. Add pasta along with olives and lamb mixture to skillet; heat through.
Pampered Pooch Rice and Lamb Casserole
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups converted long-grain white rice
2 teaspoons safflower oil
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
2 cubes beef bouillon
1 pound lean ground lamb
Directions
1.Combine rice and safflower oil in a saucepan over medium heat; stir and cook 2 minutes. Add the water, thyme, garlic powder, and bouillon. Cover, and cook 15 minutes more over medium heat, or until liquid is absorbed.
2.Meanwhile, cook the ground lamb in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain, then stir into the rice along with the Monterey Jack cheese until the cheese melts. Cool completely before serving.
1 1/2 cups converted long-grain white rice
2 teaspoons safflower oil
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
2 cubes beef bouillon
1 pound lean ground lamb
Directions
1.Combine rice and safflower oil in a saucepan over medium heat; stir and cook 2 minutes. Add the water, thyme, garlic powder, and bouillon. Cover, and cook 15 minutes more over medium heat, or until liquid is absorbed.
2.Meanwhile, cook the ground lamb in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain, then stir into the rice along with the Monterey Jack cheese until the cheese melts. Cool completely before serving.
Ol' Man's Kidneys
Ingredients
8 fresh lamb kidneys, rinsed and outer membrane removed
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 teaspoon mild curry powder (optional)
1 cup white wine, or as needed
2 teaspoons tomato paste, or to taste
2 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
Directions
1.Make a slice the long way, partly through the back of each kidney (the side opposite the ducts), and spread the kidney, cut side down, onto a cutting board. With a sharp knife, slice as much meat off each side of the kidney as possible, leaving the duct "tree" intact. Discard the duct portion. Repeat with each kidney.
2.Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, garlic, and curry powder until the onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Pour about 1/4 cup of white wine into the onion mixture, turn the heat to low, and stir to scrape up and dissolve any brown bits of flavor from the bottom of the skillet. Place the kidneys into the skillet, and gently simmer until tender but not overcooked, about 10 minutes. Turn the kidneys over about halfway through cooking. As the wine reduces, continue to add more, about 1/4 to 1/3 cup at a time.
3.When the kidneys are no longer pink and the wine has reduced, stir in tomato paste until well combined. Serve hot with a dollop of cream drizzled over each serving, if desired.
8 fresh lamb kidneys, rinsed and outer membrane removed
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 teaspoon mild curry powder (optional)
1 cup white wine, or as needed
2 teaspoons tomato paste, or to taste
2 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
Directions
1.Make a slice the long way, partly through the back of each kidney (the side opposite the ducts), and spread the kidney, cut side down, onto a cutting board. With a sharp knife, slice as much meat off each side of the kidney as possible, leaving the duct "tree" intact. Discard the duct portion. Repeat with each kidney.
2.Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, garlic, and curry powder until the onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Pour about 1/4 cup of white wine into the onion mixture, turn the heat to low, and stir to scrape up and dissolve any brown bits of flavor from the bottom of the skillet. Place the kidneys into the skillet, and gently simmer until tender but not overcooked, about 10 minutes. Turn the kidneys over about halfway through cooking. As the wine reduces, continue to add more, about 1/4 to 1/3 cup at a time.
3.When the kidneys are no longer pink and the wine has reduced, stir in tomato paste until well combined. Serve hot with a dollop of cream drizzled over each serving, if desired.
No Eggplant Moussaka
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 pounds ground lamb
2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
2.Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and parsley until onion is soft and translucent. Increase heat, add lamb, and cook until evenly brown. Drain excess fat, and set aside.
3.In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Chop tomatoes, and mix well with seasonings. Set aside.
4.In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Whisk together milk and egg, then gradually whisk into flour mixture. Cook, stirring constantly until thick and smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in grated cheese.
5.In casserole dish, place 1/3 of potato slices on the bottom, covering as well as possible. Top with half of meat mixture followed by half of tomato mixture. Repeat layers, ending with a layer of potatoes. Spread cheese sauce evenly over the top.
6.Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove cover, and bake 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 pounds ground lamb
2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
2.Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and parsley until onion is soft and translucent. Increase heat, add lamb, and cook until evenly brown. Drain excess fat, and set aside.
3.In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Chop tomatoes, and mix well with seasonings. Set aside.
4.In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Whisk together milk and egg, then gradually whisk into flour mixture. Cook, stirring constantly until thick and smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in grated cheese.
5.In casserole dish, place 1/3 of potato slices on the bottom, covering as well as possible. Top with half of meat mixture followed by half of tomato mixture. Repeat layers, ending with a layer of potatoes. Spread cheese sauce evenly over the top.
6.Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove cover, and bake 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Nita's Lamb, Green Beans and Tomatoes
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds lamb stew meat
1 large onion, chopped
2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves
Directions
1.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add lamb and onion and cook until meat is browned; stir in beans and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2.Stir in tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper and mint. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until cooked through and beans are tender.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds lamb stew meat
1 large onion, chopped
2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves
Directions
1.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add lamb and onion and cook until meat is browned; stir in beans and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2.Stir in tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper and mint. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until cooked through and beans are tender.
Nana's Leg of Lamb
Ingredients
1 (4 pound) leg of lamb
salt to taste
1 clove garlic, cut into slivers
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 lemons, sliced and seeded
2 cups hot water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Directions
1.Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2.Remove the skin and fat from the leg of lamb, and season with salt. Poke a knife into the meat and insert slivers of garlic in the holes.
3.Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the leg of lamb in the hot skillet and cook until browned all over the outside, turning as needed. Transfer to a large roasting pan. Arrange slices of lemon over the roast and secure with toothpicks.
4.In a small saucepan, combine the water, butter and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil. Pour the sauce over the meat and then cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil.
5.Roast for 2 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, basting every 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and lemon slices and discard. Continue to roast for an additional 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the lamb reaches at least 145 degrees F (68 degrees C). Remove from the oven, and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Allow it to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving.
1 (4 pound) leg of lamb
salt to taste
1 clove garlic, cut into slivers
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 lemons, sliced and seeded
2 cups hot water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Directions
1.Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2.Remove the skin and fat from the leg of lamb, and season with salt. Poke a knife into the meat and insert slivers of garlic in the holes.
3.Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the leg of lamb in the hot skillet and cook until browned all over the outside, turning as needed. Transfer to a large roasting pan. Arrange slices of lemon over the roast and secure with toothpicks.
4.In a small saucepan, combine the water, butter and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil. Pour the sauce over the meat and then cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil.
5.Roast for 2 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, basting every 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and lemon slices and discard. Continue to roast for an additional 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the lamb reaches at least 145 degrees F (68 degrees C). Remove from the oven, and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Allow it to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving.
Mum's Mutton Curry
Ingredients
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 star anise pod
8 kaffir lime leaves
2 pounds mutton, cubed
10 shallots, sliced
2 large tomatoes, chopped
5 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 cup coconut milk
salt to taste
4 cups water
4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
Directions
1.Combine the garlic and ginger in a food processor. Blend into a paste and set aside.
2.Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, anise pod, and lime leaves. Add the shallots; cook and stir until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ginger garlic paste. Cook and stir for a few more minutes, and then stir in the mutton and tomatoes. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
3.Stir in the curry powder, coconut milk and water and add the potato. Season with salt to taste. Cover and simmer until potato and mutton are tender, about 30 more minutes.
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 star anise pod
8 kaffir lime leaves
2 pounds mutton, cubed
10 shallots, sliced
2 large tomatoes, chopped
5 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 cup coconut milk
salt to taste
4 cups water
4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
Directions
1.Combine the garlic and ginger in a food processor. Blend into a paste and set aside.
2.Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, anise pod, and lime leaves. Add the shallots; cook and stir until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ginger garlic paste. Cook and stir for a few more minutes, and then stir in the mutton and tomatoes. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
3.Stir in the curry powder, coconut milk and water and add the potato. Season with salt to taste. Cover and simmer until potato and mutton are tender, about 30 more minutes.
Moroccan-Style Lamb Shanks with Apricots
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
2 (1 pound) lamb shanks
1 (14.4 ounce) can chopped canned tomatoes
1 1/4 cups chopped dried apricots
1 1/2 teaspoons harissa
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
1.Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until they release their aroma for about 1 minute. Stir in the onions, garlic, and sweet potatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally so potatoes don't stick.
2.Put the lamb shanks in the pot and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, apricots, and harissa. Season with salt and pepper. If mixture seems a bit dry, add a splash of water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cover. Simmer until meat is tender and falling off the bone, one hour or more, depending on the size of the shanks. Stir occasionally.
3.Heat a small skillet over low heat and add the slivered almonds. Stir and cook until almonds are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
4.Place couscous in a large bowl and slowly pour in lukewarm water until just covered. Let sit until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Toss couscous with 2 tablespoons olive oil and toasted almonds. Transfer to a serving dish. Spoon the lamb over the couscous and serve.
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
2 (1 pound) lamb shanks
1 (14.4 ounce) can chopped canned tomatoes
1 1/4 cups chopped dried apricots
1 1/2 teaspoons harissa
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
1.Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until they release their aroma for about 1 minute. Stir in the onions, garlic, and sweet potatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally so potatoes don't stick.
2.Put the lamb shanks in the pot and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, apricots, and harissa. Season with salt and pepper. If mixture seems a bit dry, add a splash of water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cover. Simmer until meat is tender and falling off the bone, one hour or more, depending on the size of the shanks. Stir occasionally.
3.Heat a small skillet over low heat and add the slivered almonds. Stir and cook until almonds are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
4.Place couscous in a large bowl and slowly pour in lukewarm water until just covered. Let sit until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Toss couscous with 2 tablespoons olive oil and toasted almonds. Transfer to a serving dish. Spoon the lamb over the couscous and serve.
Moroccan Tagine
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large onions, peeled and sliced into rings
2 pounds lamb meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 pears - peeled, cored and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
Directions
1.Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Fry the onion in the oil until soft. Add the lamb meat to the pan, and fry until just browned on the outside. Season with cumin, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Pour just enough water into the pot to cover the meat. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until meat is tender and the mixture is stew-like. Displace lid a little after an hour if there appears to be too much liquid.
2.Add the pears, golden raisins and almonds to the stew, and cook for another 5 minutes or so, until the pears are soft. Serve with rice.
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large onions, peeled and sliced into rings
2 pounds lamb meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 pears - peeled, cored and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
Directions
1.Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Fry the onion in the oil until soft. Add the lamb meat to the pan, and fry until just browned on the outside. Season with cumin, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Pour just enough water into the pot to cover the meat. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until meat is tender and the mixture is stew-like. Displace lid a little after an hour if there appears to be too much liquid.
2.Add the pears, golden raisins and almonds to the stew, and cook for another 5 minutes or so, until the pears are soft. Serve with rice.
Moroccan Lamb with Shiraz Honey Sauce
Ingredients
1 (7 bone) rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched
coarse sea salt to taste
2 1/2 tablespoons ras el hanout
1 cup Shiraz wine
1/3 cup honey
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.Season lamb with sea salt, and rub with ras el hanout. In a medium cast iron skillet over medium high heat, sear lamb on all sides until evenly browned.
3.Place skillet with lamb in the preheated oven, and roast 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached a minimum of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
4.Remove lamb from skillet, reserving juices, and allow to rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing ribs. Place skillet with juices over medium heat, and stir in wine and honey. Cook until reduced by about half. Drizzle over ribs to serve.
1 (7 bone) rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched
coarse sea salt to taste
2 1/2 tablespoons ras el hanout
1 cup Shiraz wine
1/3 cup honey
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.Season lamb with sea salt, and rub with ras el hanout. In a medium cast iron skillet over medium high heat, sear lamb on all sides until evenly browned.
3.Place skillet with lamb in the preheated oven, and roast 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached a minimum of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
4.Remove lamb from skillet, reserving juices, and allow to rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing ribs. Place skillet with juices over medium heat, and stir in wine and honey. Cook until reduced by about half. Drizzle over ribs to serve.
Moroccan Lamb Kabobs
Ingredients
2 pounds ground lamb
1 cup raisins
5 ounces goat cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
salt to taste
coarsely ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1.Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
2.In a medium bowl, mix together ground lamb, raisins, goat cheese, mayonnaise, red onion, garlic, cilantro, cayenne pepper, cumin, ground coriander, salt and black pepper. Divide the mixture into approximately 6 even portions, and press around skewers.
3.Place skewers on the grill. Cook approximately 4 minutes per side, or until the cheese has melted, the raisins are tender and lamb has reached desired doneness.
2 pounds ground lamb
1 cup raisins
5 ounces goat cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
salt to taste
coarsely ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1.Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
2.In a medium bowl, mix together ground lamb, raisins, goat cheese, mayonnaise, red onion, garlic, cilantro, cayenne pepper, cumin, ground coriander, salt and black pepper. Divide the mixture into approximately 6 even portions, and press around skewers.
3.Place skewers on the grill. Cook approximately 4 minutes per side, or until the cheese has melted, the raisins are tender and lamb has reached desired doneness.
Mom's Irish Ziti
Ingredients
3 cups rigatoni
1/2 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
1/2 pound ground lamb
1 clove garlic, chopped
4 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 pound provolone cheese, sliced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 pinch crushed red pepper, or to taste
1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Directions
1.Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
2.Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rigatoni and return to a boil. Stirring occasionally, boil until the pasta cooked is still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink; pour into the prepared baking dish.
3.Place a skillet over medium heat; crumble the sausage and lamb into the hot skillet. Breaking the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon, cook and stir the mixture until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the fat from the skillet.
4.Pour about half of the tomato sauce over the pasta, then layer with the provolone slices and the meat mixture. Season with the Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper; top with the mozzarella cheese and the remaining tomato sauce. Sprinkle the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the top of the dish.
5.Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 25 to 35 minutes.
3 cups rigatoni
1/2 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
1/2 pound ground lamb
1 clove garlic, chopped
4 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 pound provolone cheese, sliced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 pinch crushed red pepper, or to taste
1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Directions
1.Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
2.Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rigatoni and return to a boil. Stirring occasionally, boil until the pasta cooked is still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink; pour into the prepared baking dish.
3.Place a skillet over medium heat; crumble the sausage and lamb into the hot skillet. Breaking the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon, cook and stir the mixture until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the fat from the skillet.
4.Pour about half of the tomato sauce over the pasta, then layer with the provolone slices and the meat mixture. Season with the Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper; top with the mozzarella cheese and the remaining tomato sauce. Sprinkle the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the top of the dish.
5.Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 25 to 35 minutes.
Mixed Grill of Sausage, Chicken and Lamb With Tandoori Flavorings
Ingredients
2 pounds spicy or mild Italian pork sausage
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 lamb loin chops
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
12 chicken drumsticks, skin removed
Directions
1.Place sausage and 1/2 cup water in a large (12-inch) skillet. Cover and bring to a simmer. Steam until sausage loses its raw color throughout, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2.In a medium bowl, mix oil, cumin, curry powder, garlic powder, ginger, salt and cayenne. Scrape half the spice mixture into another medium bowl. Add lamb chops to one bowl; toss to coat well. Stir yogurt and vinegar into other bowl; add chicken legs and toss to coat well. Set both aside to marinate.
3.About 30 minutes before serving, fully preheat gas grill (10 to 15 minutes with all burners on high). Use a wire brush to clean grill rack, then use tongs to wipe an oil-soaked rag over rack. Close lid and return grill to temperature. Make sure to have water close by to extinguish any flare-ups.
4.Staggering meat additions so they all get done about the same time, place chicken on grill; close lid and grill-roast for a total of 20 minutes - 8 minutes on the first side, 8 minutes on the second side and 4 minutes longer, turning as needed toward the end to ensure doneness. Add lamb; grill-roast for a total of 8 minutes - 4 minutes on the first side and 4 minutes on the second side. Add sausage and grill-roast for a total of 4 minutes - 2 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes on the second side.
5.Arrange on a large platter and serve warm with couscous.
2 pounds spicy or mild Italian pork sausage
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 lamb loin chops
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
12 chicken drumsticks, skin removed
Directions
1.Place sausage and 1/2 cup water in a large (12-inch) skillet. Cover and bring to a simmer. Steam until sausage loses its raw color throughout, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2.In a medium bowl, mix oil, cumin, curry powder, garlic powder, ginger, salt and cayenne. Scrape half the spice mixture into another medium bowl. Add lamb chops to one bowl; toss to coat well. Stir yogurt and vinegar into other bowl; add chicken legs and toss to coat well. Set both aside to marinate.
3.About 30 minutes before serving, fully preheat gas grill (10 to 15 minutes with all burners on high). Use a wire brush to clean grill rack, then use tongs to wipe an oil-soaked rag over rack. Close lid and return grill to temperature. Make sure to have water close by to extinguish any flare-ups.
4.Staggering meat additions so they all get done about the same time, place chicken on grill; close lid and grill-roast for a total of 20 minutes - 8 minutes on the first side, 8 minutes on the second side and 4 minutes longer, turning as needed toward the end to ensure doneness. Add lamb; grill-roast for a total of 8 minutes - 4 minutes on the first side and 4 minutes on the second side. Add sausage and grill-roast for a total of 4 minutes - 2 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes on the second side.
5.Arrange on a large platter and serve warm with couscous.
Minced Lamb Bake
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 pound ground lamb
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup dried small pasta shells, cooked according to pkg. directions
2 cups bottled marinara sauce
1 teaspoon butter
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Heat the olive oil in a wok over medium heat, add the onion and fry until soft and tender. Stir in the lamb and mushrooms; cook until the meat has browned, stirring occasionally to break up the meat. Pour in the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cooked pasta, then pour into an ovenproof baking dish.
3.Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Pour in the flour and mix well. Pour in the milk, increase the heat to medium, and cook until thickened. Stir 1/4 cup of the thickened milk into the egg, about a tablespoon at a time to temper the egg, then pour the egg into the remaining sauce and whisk together. Spread this white sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with cheese.
4.Bake in preheated oven until browned and crispy, about 30 minutes.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 pound ground lamb
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup dried small pasta shells, cooked according to pkg. directions
2 cups bottled marinara sauce
1 teaspoon butter
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Heat the olive oil in a wok over medium heat, add the onion and fry until soft and tender. Stir in the lamb and mushrooms; cook until the meat has browned, stirring occasionally to break up the meat. Pour in the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cooked pasta, then pour into an ovenproof baking dish.
3.Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Pour in the flour and mix well. Pour in the milk, increase the heat to medium, and cook until thickened. Stir 1/4 cup of the thickened milk into the egg, about a tablespoon at a time to temper the egg, then pour the egg into the remaining sauce and whisk together. Spread this white sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with cheese.
4.Bake in preheated oven until browned and crispy, about 30 minutes.
Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini
Ingredients
1/4 pound ground lamb
1/4 cup basmati rice
2 cups tomato puree, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds small zucchini or yellow squash
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried mint
Directions
1.Mix together the ground lamb, basmati rice, 2 tablespoons tomato puree, 1/2 teaspoon mint, salt, and pepper; mix well, and set aside.
2.Slice the ends off of the zucchinis and hollow out the centers using an apple corer. Stuff with lamb mixture.
3.Stir together the remaining tomato puree with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large skillet. Place the stuffed zucchini into the sauce, and add enough water to cover the zucchini. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
4.Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of mint. Recover, and simmer an additional 15 minutes. To serve, cut the zucchini crosswise into rounds and arrange on a serving plate. Spoon sauce over the top.
1/4 pound ground lamb
1/4 cup basmati rice
2 cups tomato puree, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds small zucchini or yellow squash
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried mint
Directions
1.Mix together the ground lamb, basmati rice, 2 tablespoons tomato puree, 1/2 teaspoon mint, salt, and pepper; mix well, and set aside.
2.Slice the ends off of the zucchinis and hollow out the centers using an apple corer. Stuff with lamb mixture.
3.Stir together the remaining tomato puree with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large skillet. Place the stuffed zucchini into the sauce, and add enough water to cover the zucchini. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
4.Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of mint. Recover, and simmer an additional 15 minutes. To serve, cut the zucchini crosswise into rounds and arrange on a serving plate. Spoon sauce over the top.
Middle Eastern Kibbeh
Ingredients
2/3 cup medium coarse bulgur
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds lean ground lamb
3 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
1.Place bulgur in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with water just to the top of the bulgur. Place in the microwave and cook on High 1 to 2 minutes until bulgur is swollen and the water is absorbed. Toss briefly and allow to stand until cool.
2.Place the mint leaves in the bowl of a food processor. Process, gradually adding onion through the feed tube, until both mint and onion are finely chopped. Stir the mint-onion mixture into the bulgur, with the cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper. Stir the bulgur mixture into the ground lamb and mix thoroughly. Using damp hands, shape the lamb mixture into small, palm-sized patties.
3.Place the olive oil in a skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the kibbeh patties and cook until outside is golden brown and center is cooked through, turning once, about 6 minutes on each side.
2/3 cup medium coarse bulgur
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds lean ground lamb
3 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
1.Place bulgur in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with water just to the top of the bulgur. Place in the microwave and cook on High 1 to 2 minutes until bulgur is swollen and the water is absorbed. Toss briefly and allow to stand until cool.
2.Place the mint leaves in the bowl of a food processor. Process, gradually adding onion through the feed tube, until both mint and onion are finely chopped. Stir the mint-onion mixture into the bulgur, with the cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper. Stir the bulgur mixture into the ground lamb and mix thoroughly. Using damp hands, shape the lamb mixture into small, palm-sized patties.
3.Place the olive oil in a skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the kibbeh patties and cook until outside is golden brown and center is cooked through, turning once, about 6 minutes on each side.
Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound ground lamb
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ground coriander
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
5 green onions, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
1.Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 5 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
2.Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the lamb and garlic in the skillet. Season lamb with coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and drain.
3.In a large bowl, mix the spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice and zest, mint, parsley, green onions, and remaining olive oil. Toss with the orzo, lamb, and feta cheese to serve.
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound ground lamb
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ground coriander
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
5 green onions, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
1.Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 5 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
2.Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the lamb and garlic in the skillet. Season lamb with coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and drain.
3.In a large bowl, mix the spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice and zest, mint, parsley, green onions, and remaining olive oil. Toss with the orzo, lamb, and feta cheese to serve.
Mediterranean Made Rights (Loose Meat Sandwiches)
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground lamb
1/2 cup minced onion
1 teaspoon minced lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup water
1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt
3 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
salt and pepper to taste
6 pita bread rounds
Directions
1.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the lamb, and cook until it begins to crumble. Add the onions, and continue cooking until the lamb has browned and the onions have softened, about 5 minutes more. Drain off any excess fat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir 1/4 cup lemon juice into the water, then pour 1/4 cup of this mixture into the lamb. Cook until the liquid has mostly evaporated, then stir in another 1/4 cup, and cook again until mostly evaporated. Continue adding the liquid 1/4 cup at a time until you have used all of it. This should take about 30 minutes in all. The meat should look moist, but not be sitting in liquid.
2.While the meat is cooking, make the feta sauce by placing the yogurt, feta cheese, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest into a blender. Puree until smooth, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3.Spoon the lamb mixture onto warmed pita bread. Top with the feta sauce to serve.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground lamb
1/2 cup minced onion
1 teaspoon minced lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup water
1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt
3 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
salt and pepper to taste
6 pita bread rounds
Directions
1.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the lamb, and cook until it begins to crumble. Add the onions, and continue cooking until the lamb has browned and the onions have softened, about 5 minutes more. Drain off any excess fat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir 1/4 cup lemon juice into the water, then pour 1/4 cup of this mixture into the lamb. Cook until the liquid has mostly evaporated, then stir in another 1/4 cup, and cook again until mostly evaporated. Continue adding the liquid 1/4 cup at a time until you have used all of it. This should take about 30 minutes in all. The meat should look moist, but not be sitting in liquid.
2.While the meat is cooking, make the feta sauce by placing the yogurt, feta cheese, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest into a blender. Puree until smooth, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3.Spoon the lamb mixture onto warmed pita bread. Top with the feta sauce to serve.
Mediterranean Lamb Burgers
Ingredients
1 pound ground lamb
1/2 pound ground beef
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) container Greek yogurt
1/2 lemon, zested
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 slices green tomato
4 ciabatta sandwich rolls, sliced horizontally
1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, sliced
8 baby arugula leaves
Directions
1.Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
2.Mix the ground lamb, ground beef, mint, ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined. Divide evenly into four portions and shape in to large patties. Set aside. Mix Greek yogurt, lemon zest, 1 clove garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
3.Cook the lamb and beef patties on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side for well done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place the slices of onion and green tomato on the grill. Cook until lightly charred, about 1 minute on each side.
4.Spread yogurt sauce over the sliced ciabatta rolls. Assemble each burger by placing the patty on the the roll, and dividing the feta cheese slices over the patties. Top with a slice of grilled tomato, grilled onion, and 2 leaves of arugula, followed by the top half of the roll.
1 pound ground lamb
1/2 pound ground beef
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) container Greek yogurt
1/2 lemon, zested
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 slices green tomato
4 ciabatta sandwich rolls, sliced horizontally
1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, sliced
8 baby arugula leaves
Directions
1.Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
2.Mix the ground lamb, ground beef, mint, ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined. Divide evenly into four portions and shape in to large patties. Set aside. Mix Greek yogurt, lemon zest, 1 clove garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
3.Cook the lamb and beef patties on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side for well done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place the slices of onion and green tomato on the grill. Cook until lightly charred, about 1 minute on each side.
4.Spread yogurt sauce over the sliced ciabatta rolls. Assemble each burger by placing the patty on the the roll, and dividing the feta cheese slices over the patties. Top with a slice of grilled tomato, grilled onion, and 2 leaves of arugula, followed by the top half of the roll.
Mediterranean Lamb and Lentil Stew
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder arm chops, cubed, round bones reserved
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed
2 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1/2 cup ricotta salata cheese, crumbled
Directions
1.Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the lamb cubes and bones and brown on all sides, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add onion and garlic and continue cooking about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
2.Stir in the lentils, 2 cups of the chicken broth, tomatoes, carrots and the thyme, sage and basil. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender but not quite done, stirring occasionally. Depending on the type and freshness of the lentils, this will take from 15 to 30 minutes. If the stew seems dry, add more broth (up to one cup additional). Discard the lamb bones.
3.Add the spinach and cook 5 minutes more. Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Garnish individual servings with some of the crumbled cheese.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder arm chops, cubed, round bones reserved
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed
2 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1/2 cup ricotta salata cheese, crumbled
Directions
1.Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the lamb cubes and bones and brown on all sides, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add onion and garlic and continue cooking about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
2.Stir in the lentils, 2 cups of the chicken broth, tomatoes, carrots and the thyme, sage and basil. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender but not quite done, stirring occasionally. Depending on the type and freshness of the lentils, this will take from 15 to 30 minutes. If the stew seems dry, add more broth (up to one cup additional). Discard the lamb bones.
3.Add the spinach and cook 5 minutes more. Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Garnish individual servings with some of the crumbled cheese.
McIntire's Lamb Stew
Ingredients
1 pound boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 cups diced carrots
5 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 sweet yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef stock
1 pinch seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®), or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch paprika, or to taste
1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger Irish whiskey (such as Jameson®)
1 cup frozen peas
Directions
1.Place lamb shoulder, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, beef stock, seasoned salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and Irish whiskey in a slow cooker. Cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours. Add peas about 15 minutes before serving.
1 pound boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 cups diced carrots
5 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 sweet yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef stock
1 pinch seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®), or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch paprika, or to taste
1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger Irish whiskey (such as Jameson®)
1 cup frozen peas
Directions
1.Place lamb shoulder, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, beef stock, seasoned salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and Irish whiskey in a slow cooker. Cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours. Add peas about 15 minutes before serving.
Marinated, Breaded Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Garlic
Ingredients
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary, bruised
6 lamb chops
2 eggs
1 cup bread crumbs
Directions
1.Mix together Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic and rosemary in a non-reactive bowl. Place the lamb chops in the marinade and turn. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 1 1/2 to 3 hours, turning once or twice.
2.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
3.Remove lamb chops from marinade and set them aside. Discard the rosemary sprig. Whisk eggs into the leftover marinade. Spread breadcrumbs on a large plate.
4.Dip lamb chops into the egg/marinade mixture, then into the bread crumbs, coating evenly. Place the breaded chops into the prepared baking dish. Discard marinade/egg mixture.
5.Bake for 20 minutes and turn chops over. Bake for 15 more minutes or to desired doneness.
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary, bruised
6 lamb chops
2 eggs
1 cup bread crumbs
Directions
1.Mix together Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic and rosemary in a non-reactive bowl. Place the lamb chops in the marinade and turn. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 1 1/2 to 3 hours, turning once or twice.
2.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
3.Remove lamb chops from marinade and set them aside. Discard the rosemary sprig. Whisk eggs into the leftover marinade. Spread breadcrumbs on a large plate.
4.Dip lamb chops into the egg/marinade mixture, then into the bread crumbs, coating evenly. Place the breaded chops into the prepared baking dish. Discard marinade/egg mixture.
5.Bake for 20 minutes and turn chops over. Bake for 15 more minutes or to desired doneness.
Marinated Lamb Chislick
Ingredients
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 1/4 pounds cubed lamb stew meat
1 tablespoon creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip™)
1 tablespoon thousand island salad dressing
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon ketchup
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Directions
1.Whisk together 1/2 cup of Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and lemon pepper in a bowl. and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the lamb cubes, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Prepare the dipping sauce by whisking together the salad dressings, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ketchup, and onion powder in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
2.Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Spray a broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3.Drain the lamb cubes in a colander in the sink, discarding the marinade. Place the lamb cubes onto the prepared broiler pan. Cook in the preheated oven until the lamb has cooked to your desired degree of doneness, 10 to 15 minutes for medium.
4.Place the lamb cubes on a plate covered with paper towels. serve hot with the dipping sauce using toothpicks. Do not reheat as lamb tends to lose flavor when reheated.
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 1/4 pounds cubed lamb stew meat
1 tablespoon creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip™)
1 tablespoon thousand island salad dressing
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon ketchup
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Directions
1.Whisk together 1/2 cup of Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and lemon pepper in a bowl. and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the lamb cubes, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Prepare the dipping sauce by whisking together the salad dressings, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ketchup, and onion powder in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
2.Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Spray a broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3.Drain the lamb cubes in a colander in the sink, discarding the marinade. Place the lamb cubes onto the prepared broiler pan. Cook in the preheated oven until the lamb has cooked to your desired degree of doneness, 10 to 15 minutes for medium.
4.Place the lamb cubes on a plate covered with paper towels. serve hot with the dipping sauce using toothpicks. Do not reheat as lamb tends to lose flavor when reheated.
Margaret's Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)
Ingredients
4 slices white bread, torn into pieces
2 tablespoons milk
1 clove garlic
1 onion, quartered
4 teaspoons dried mint
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground lamb
4 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
vegetable oil for frying
Directions
1.Moisten the bread pieces with the milk in a large bowl, and set aside. Mince the garlic in a food processor, then add the onion, mint, salt, and pepper. Process until the onion is finely chopped. Add the onion mixture to the bowl with the moist bread, along with the beef, lamb, and eggs. Mix with your hands until thoroughly blended.
2.Roll the mixture into balls measuring 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter. Place the flour in a shallow pan, and roll the balls in the flour to coat. Shake off any excess flour, and place the meatballs onto a plate or baking sheet, pressing to flatten slightly. This will keep them from rolling away.
3.Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs, 8 or 10 at a time, and cook until nicely browned on the outside, and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes; drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
4 slices white bread, torn into pieces
2 tablespoons milk
1 clove garlic
1 onion, quartered
4 teaspoons dried mint
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground lamb
4 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
vegetable oil for frying
Directions
1.Moisten the bread pieces with the milk in a large bowl, and set aside. Mince the garlic in a food processor, then add the onion, mint, salt, and pepper. Process until the onion is finely chopped. Add the onion mixture to the bowl with the moist bread, along with the beef, lamb, and eggs. Mix with your hands until thoroughly blended.
2.Roll the mixture into balls measuring 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter. Place the flour in a shallow pan, and roll the balls in the flour to coat. Shake off any excess flour, and place the meatballs onto a plate or baking sheet, pressing to flatten slightly. This will keep them from rolling away.
3.Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs, 8 or 10 at a time, and cook until nicely browned on the outside, and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes; drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
Maple Glazed Chipotle Goat Cheese Lamb Burgers
Ingredients
1 head garlic
1 pound ground lamb
6 ounces soft goat cheese
6 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 sprigs chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
4 ciabatta buns, split and toasted
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Cut the top off of the head of garlic, and place onto a small, oven safe dish.
2.Bake the garlic in the preheated oven until the cloves are soft and golden brown, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven, and cool. Once cool enough to handle, squeeze the roasted garlic into a mixing bowl. Add the lamb, goat cheese, chipotle peppers, rosemary, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, salt, and pepper; mix well. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
3.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb patties for 1 minute on each side, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue cooking to your desired degree of doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-well. About 1 minute before the patties are ready, pour in the remaining 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and allow it to thicken and glaze the burgers. Serve on toasted ciabatta buns.
1 head garlic
1 pound ground lamb
6 ounces soft goat cheese
6 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 sprigs chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
4 ciabatta buns, split and toasted
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Cut the top off of the head of garlic, and place onto a small, oven safe dish.
2.Bake the garlic in the preheated oven until the cloves are soft and golden brown, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven, and cool. Once cool enough to handle, squeeze the roasted garlic into a mixing bowl. Add the lamb, goat cheese, chipotle peppers, rosemary, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, salt, and pepper; mix well. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
3.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb patties for 1 minute on each side, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue cooking to your desired degree of doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-well. About 1 minute before the patties are ready, pour in the remaining 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and allow it to thicken and glaze the burgers. Serve on toasted ciabatta buns.
Mandy's Lamb Enchiladas
Ingredients
2 pounds ground lamb
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Saute lamb and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat for 4 to 5 minutes; when lightly browned, stir in tomatoes, beans and mushrooms. Add 1/2 of the salsa and cook all together until heated through.
3.Spoon mixture onto tortillas, dividing evenly; roll up tortillas and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread remaining salsa over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
4.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
2 pounds ground lamb
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Saute lamb and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat for 4 to 5 minutes; when lightly browned, stir in tomatoes, beans and mushrooms. Add 1/2 of the salsa and cook all together until heated through.
3.Spoon mixture onto tortillas, dividing evenly; roll up tortillas and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread remaining salsa over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
4.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Make-Ahead Moroccan Lamb Stew
Ingredients
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound ground lamb
1 tablespoon butter
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can organic beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can organic chicken broth
2 (14.5 ounce) cans beef consomme
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon honey
3 large carrots, chopped
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
1.Combine cinnamon, cumin, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, turmeric, curry powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in the ground lamb. For most flavorful results, allow mixture to rest, refrigerated, overnight.
2.Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion in the butter until soft and just beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix the spiced lamb mixture to the onions. Cook and stir until meat is browned, about 5 minutes.
3.Pour the beef broth, chicken broth, and consomme into the pot. Stir in the tomatoes, honey, carrots, sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, dried apricots and lentils. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low.
4.Simmer stew for 30 minutes or until the vegetables and lentils are cooked and tender. Season with black pepper to taste.
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound ground lamb
1 tablespoon butter
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can organic beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can organic chicken broth
2 (14.5 ounce) cans beef consomme
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon honey
3 large carrots, chopped
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
1.Combine cinnamon, cumin, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, turmeric, curry powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in the ground lamb. For most flavorful results, allow mixture to rest, refrigerated, overnight.
2.Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion in the butter until soft and just beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix the spiced lamb mixture to the onions. Cook and stir until meat is browned, about 5 minutes.
3.Pour the beef broth, chicken broth, and consomme into the pot. Stir in the tomatoes, honey, carrots, sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, dried apricots and lentils. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low.
4.Simmer stew for 30 minutes or until the vegetables and lentils are cooked and tender. Season with black pepper to taste.
LIZZY217's Lamb Gyros
Ingredients
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons brandy
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon ground dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground dried rosemary
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cucumber, shredded
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (10 inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
8 pocket bread rounds
1 tomato, sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Directions
1.Whisk together the vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, brandy, crushed garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, and oregano in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the cubed lamb, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 12 to 24 hours.
2.Once the meat has finished marinating, remove from the refrigerator, and allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour. While the meat is warming up, prepare the tzatziki sauce by whisking together the yogurt and cucumber in a mixing bowl along with 1 clove of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Wrap the sauce with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.
3.Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 4 inches from the heat source. Remove the lamb cubes from the marinade, and squeeze off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Spray a broiling pan with cooking spray, thread the meat onto the skewers, and place the skewers onto the prepared pan.
4.Broil under the preheated broiler to your desired degree of doneness, turning every few minutes so the meat cooks evenly. It should take about 10 minutes to cook the meat to medium-well.
5.To assemble the sandwiches, cook each pocket bread in a microwave on high until hot, 20 to 30 seconds each. Split each piece in half, and open up the pockets. Divide the tomato and onion slices among the pocket bread halves. Stuff with shredded lettuce, then fill with the broiled lamb. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, and top with the tzatziki sauce to serve.
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons brandy
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon ground dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground dried rosemary
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cucumber, shredded
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (10 inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
8 pocket bread rounds
1 tomato, sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Directions
1.Whisk together the vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, brandy, crushed garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, and oregano in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the cubed lamb, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 12 to 24 hours.
2.Once the meat has finished marinating, remove from the refrigerator, and allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour. While the meat is warming up, prepare the tzatziki sauce by whisking together the yogurt and cucumber in a mixing bowl along with 1 clove of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Wrap the sauce with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.
3.Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 4 inches from the heat source. Remove the lamb cubes from the marinade, and squeeze off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Spray a broiling pan with cooking spray, thread the meat onto the skewers, and place the skewers onto the prepared pan.
4.Broil under the preheated broiler to your desired degree of doneness, turning every few minutes so the meat cooks evenly. It should take about 10 minutes to cook the meat to medium-well.
5.To assemble the sandwiches, cook each pocket bread in a microwave on high until hot, 20 to 30 seconds each. Split each piece in half, and open up the pockets. Divide the tomato and onion slices among the pocket bread halves. Stuff with shredded lettuce, then fill with the broiled lamb. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, and top with the tzatziki sauce to serve.
Lime Glazed Leg of Lamb
Ingredients
1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 large clove garlic, pressed
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (4 pound) leg of lamb, butterflied
Directions
1.Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
2.In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the limeade concentrate, white wine, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook, stirring, until the butter is melted. Remove from heat.
3.Place leg of lamb onto the preheated grill, and cook basting frequently for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached at least 145 degrees F (62 degrees C).
1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 large clove garlic, pressed
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (4 pound) leg of lamb, butterflied
Directions
1.Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
2.In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the limeade concentrate, white wine, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook, stirring, until the butter is melted. Remove from heat.
3.Place leg of lamb onto the preheated grill, and cook basting frequently for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached at least 145 degrees F (62 degrees C).
Lamb Tagine
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds lamb meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch saffron
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 carrots, peeled, cut into fourths, then sliced lengthwise into thin strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 lemon, zested
1 (14.5 ounce) can homemade chicken broth or low-sodium canned broth
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato paste
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
1 tablespoon water (optional)
Directions
1.Place diced lamb in a bowl, toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and set aside. In a large resealable bag, toss together the paprika, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, salt, ginger, saffron, garlic powder, and coriander; mix well. Add the lamb to the bag, and toss around to coat well. Refrigerate at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
2.Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of the lamb, and brown well. Remove to a plate, and repeat with remaining lamb. Add onions and carrots to the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh garlic and ginger; continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Return the lamb to the pot and stir in the lemon zest, chicken broth, tomato paste, and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender.
3.If the consistency of the tagine is too thin, you may thicken it with a mixture of cornstarch and water during the last 5 minutes.
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds lamb meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch saffron
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 carrots, peeled, cut into fourths, then sliced lengthwise into thin strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 lemon, zested
1 (14.5 ounce) can homemade chicken broth or low-sodium canned broth
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato paste
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
1 tablespoon water (optional)
Directions
1.Place diced lamb in a bowl, toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and set aside. In a large resealable bag, toss together the paprika, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, salt, ginger, saffron, garlic powder, and coriander; mix well. Add the lamb to the bag, and toss around to coat well. Refrigerate at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
2.Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of the lamb, and brown well. Remove to a plate, and repeat with remaining lamb. Add onions and carrots to the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh garlic and ginger; continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Return the lamb to the pot and stir in the lemon zest, chicken broth, tomato paste, and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender.
3.If the consistency of the tagine is too thin, you may thicken it with a mixture of cornstarch and water during the last 5 minutes.
Lamb Stew Casserole
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds shoulder lamb chops
4 onions, peeled and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons dried parsley
6 carrots, sliced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 small potatoes, peeled and sliced
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Trim excess fat from the lamb chops and place them into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Cover the lamb with a layer of sliced onion, then sprinkle with 1/3 of the parsley, salt and pepper. Cover the onions with the sliced carrots, then sprinkle with another 1/3 of the parsley, salt and pepper. Cover the carrot layer with a layer of potatoes, and sprinkle with remaining parsley, salt and pepper. Add enough cold water to fill the dish halfway.
3.Bake, covered, for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the cover and continue to bake for an additional 30 minutes.
1 1/2 pounds shoulder lamb chops
4 onions, peeled and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons dried parsley
6 carrots, sliced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 small potatoes, peeled and sliced
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Trim excess fat from the lamb chops and place them into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Cover the lamb with a layer of sliced onion, then sprinkle with 1/3 of the parsley, salt and pepper. Cover the onions with the sliced carrots, then sprinkle with another 1/3 of the parsley, salt and pepper. Cover the carrot layer with a layer of potatoes, and sprinkle with remaining parsley, salt and pepper. Add enough cold water to fill the dish halfway.
3.Bake, covered, for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the cover and continue to bake for an additional 30 minutes.
Lamb Lover's Pilaf
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb stew meat cut into 1/2 inch strips
1/2 teaspoon Greek-style seasoning
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, minced
1 cup dry bulgur wheat
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground allspice
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup slivered almonds
Directions
1.Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season lamb strips with Greek seasoning and saute in oil until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2.Reduce heat to medium and heat remaining tablespoon of oil. Saute onion and celery until soft, then add bulgur wheat and continue cooking, stirring often, for an additional 5 minutes.
3.Stir in reserved lamb, broth, cinnamon and allspice. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, covered, until liquid has been absorbed. Garnish with raisins and almonds and serve.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb stew meat cut into 1/2 inch strips
1/2 teaspoon Greek-style seasoning
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, minced
1 cup dry bulgur wheat
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground allspice
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup slivered almonds
Directions
1.Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season lamb strips with Greek seasoning and saute in oil until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2.Reduce heat to medium and heat remaining tablespoon of oil. Saute onion and celery until soft, then add bulgur wheat and continue cooking, stirring often, for an additional 5 minutes.
3.Stir in reserved lamb, broth, cinnamon and allspice. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, covered, until liquid has been absorbed. Garnish with raisins and almonds and serve.
Lamb Chops with Balsamic Reduction
Ingredients
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
4 lamb chops (3/4 inch thick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup minced shallots
1/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
1.In a small bowl or cup, mix together the rosemary, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Rub this mixture onto the lamb chops on both sides. Place them on a plate, cover and set aside for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
2.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place lamb chops in the skillet, and cook for about 3 1/2 minutes per side for medium rare, or continue to cook to your desired doneness. Remove from the skillet, and keep warm on a serving platter.
3.Add shallots to the skillet, and cook for a few minutes, just until browned. Stir in vinegar, scraping any bits of lamb from the bottom of the skillet, then stir in the chicken broth. Continue to cook and stir over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until the sauce has reduced by half. If you don't, the sauce will be runny and not good. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Pour over the lamb chops, and serve.
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
4 lamb chops (3/4 inch thick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup minced shallots
1/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
1.In a small bowl or cup, mix together the rosemary, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Rub this mixture onto the lamb chops on both sides. Place them on a plate, cover and set aside for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
2.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place lamb chops in the skillet, and cook for about 3 1/2 minutes per side for medium rare, or continue to cook to your desired doneness. Remove from the skillet, and keep warm on a serving platter.
3.Add shallots to the skillet, and cook for a few minutes, just until browned. Stir in vinegar, scraping any bits of lamb from the bottom of the skillet, then stir in the chicken broth. Continue to cook and stir over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until the sauce has reduced by half. If you don't, the sauce will be runny and not good. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Pour over the lamb chops, and serve.
Lamb Chops in Duck Sauce
Ingredients
3 pounds lamb chops
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
cayenne pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups duck sauce
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Arrange lamb chops in a medium baking dish, and evenly coat with Worcestershire sauce, adobo seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper.
3.Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven.
4.Cover lamb chops with duck sauce, and continue baking 15 to 20 minutes, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).
3 pounds lamb chops
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
cayenne pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups duck sauce
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Arrange lamb chops in a medium baking dish, and evenly coat with Worcestershire sauce, adobo seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper.
3.Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven.
4.Cover lamb chops with duck sauce, and continue baking 15 to 20 minutes, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).
Lamb and Potato Skillet
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 leek, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 pound ground lamb
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 bay leaf
3 cups chopped potatoes
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 head cabbage, cored and shredded
Directions
1.Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in leeks and mushrooms until they begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Crumble lamb into skillet, add garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lamb loses its pink color, about 8 minutes. Drain liquid from pan.
2.Stir in broth, dill, garlic and herb seasoning blend, pepper, onion powder, bay leaf, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until potatoes are almost tender, about 12 minutes. Add tomato sauce and shredded cabbage. Increase heat to medium and simmer, covered, until cabbage is cooked and potatoes are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
3.Remove bay leaf and serve.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 leek, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 pound ground lamb
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 bay leaf
3 cups chopped potatoes
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 head cabbage, cored and shredded
Directions
1.Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in leeks and mushrooms until they begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Crumble lamb into skillet, add garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lamb loses its pink color, about 8 minutes. Drain liquid from pan.
2.Stir in broth, dill, garlic and herb seasoning blend, pepper, onion powder, bay leaf, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until potatoes are almost tender, about 12 minutes. Add tomato sauce and shredded cabbage. Increase heat to medium and simmer, covered, until cabbage is cooked and potatoes are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
3.Remove bay leaf and serve.
Lahmacun Turkish Pizza
Ingredients
For the Lamb Sauce:
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 lemon, juiced
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, halved
1 pound lean ground lamb
6 tablespoons double concentrated tomato paste
cayenne pepper to taste
salt to taste
For the Dough:
3 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
For the Garlic Sauce:
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon crushed garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
For the Garnish:
1 cup shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded red cabbage
Directions
1.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Combine the garlic, onion, basil, parsley, mint, paprika, cumin, coriander, diced bell peppers, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse the vegetables until finely chopped. Add the halved tomatoes and process until the mixture is a thick puree.
2.Place the lamb in the preheated skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Add the puree and the tomato paste and mix well. Cook and stir until the lamb is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper and salt to taste. Transfer the mixture to a shallow baking dish to cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
3.Dissolve the yeast and sugar in 1 cup warm water. Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl and stir well. Add the vegetable oil and 1/2 cup water to the yeast mixture and pour it over the flour. Use your hands to mix the dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
4.Shape the dough into a ball and transfer to an oiled bowl. Cover with a wet towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Remove the lamb sauce from the refrigerator and allow it to come up to room temperature. Prepare the garlic sauce: combine the yogurt, parsley, crushed garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and set aside.
5.Punch the dough down, transfer it to a floured work surface, and cut the dough into 10 portions. Shape each portion into a round. Flatten each round with your hand; use a rolling pin to roll each piece into a 10-inch circle. The dough should be thin, like a crepe. Place the rounds on parchment paper.
6.Preheat an oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
7.Stir the lamb sauce and then spoon it onto a dough round. Spread it thinly to the edges and press down lightly so it sticks to the dough. Bake pizzas on parchment paper-lined baking sheets on the lowest oven rack until the edges are a light tan color, 8 to 10 minutes.
8.Place on a wire rack to cool. The pizzas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three days or in the freezer for three months. To reheat, place the pizzas in a 350 degree F oven (175 degrees C) for 8 minutes.
9.To assemble the lahmacun, drizzle with garlic sauce, top with shredded cabbage, and roll up to eat. See the Cook's Notes for other garnish ideas.
For the Lamb Sauce:
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 lemon, juiced
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, halved
1 pound lean ground lamb
6 tablespoons double concentrated tomato paste
cayenne pepper to taste
salt to taste
For the Dough:
3 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
For the Garlic Sauce:
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon crushed garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
For the Garnish:
1 cup shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded red cabbage
Directions
1.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Combine the garlic, onion, basil, parsley, mint, paprika, cumin, coriander, diced bell peppers, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse the vegetables until finely chopped. Add the halved tomatoes and process until the mixture is a thick puree.
2.Place the lamb in the preheated skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Add the puree and the tomato paste and mix well. Cook and stir until the lamb is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper and salt to taste. Transfer the mixture to a shallow baking dish to cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
3.Dissolve the yeast and sugar in 1 cup warm water. Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl and stir well. Add the vegetable oil and 1/2 cup water to the yeast mixture and pour it over the flour. Use your hands to mix the dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
4.Shape the dough into a ball and transfer to an oiled bowl. Cover with a wet towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Remove the lamb sauce from the refrigerator and allow it to come up to room temperature. Prepare the garlic sauce: combine the yogurt, parsley, crushed garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and set aside.
5.Punch the dough down, transfer it to a floured work surface, and cut the dough into 10 portions. Shape each portion into a round. Flatten each round with your hand; use a rolling pin to roll each piece into a 10-inch circle. The dough should be thin, like a crepe. Place the rounds on parchment paper.
6.Preheat an oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
7.Stir the lamb sauce and then spoon it onto a dough round. Spread it thinly to the edges and press down lightly so it sticks to the dough. Bake pizzas on parchment paper-lined baking sheets on the lowest oven rack until the edges are a light tan color, 8 to 10 minutes.
8.Place on a wire rack to cool. The pizzas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three days or in the freezer for three months. To reheat, place the pizzas in a 350 degree F oven (175 degrees C) for 8 minutes.
9.To assemble the lahmacun, drizzle with garlic sauce, top with shredded cabbage, and roll up to eat. See the Cook's Notes for other garnish ideas.
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