Empanadas are the ubiquitous South American or Spanish pie – a pastry turnover with a filling of meat or cheese which is either baked or fried. Ours were baked with 2 different fillings: a corn and cheese filling and because we’re in Australia a lamb filling. Our Chilean friend Inês supplied Jane with the pastry…… Continue reading empanadas
Category: lamb and goat
lamb shanks Scottish style
These lamb shanks are cooked using marmalade, whiskey, barley and the spices used in making haggis. Preheat your oven to 170°C (325°F). Season 2 lamb shanks with salt and freshly ground black pepper and sear them in a little oil until well browned on all sides. Remove to a plate. In an oven-proof casserole, cook…… Continue reading lamb shanks Scottish style
slow roasted lamb
If you want to be prepared ahead of time, here’s a VERY slow-roasted lamb recipe from recipetineats. Fifi cooked it overnight! Mix together 2½ teaspoons of finely chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon of dried oregano, 2 minced cloves of garlic, ¾ of a teaspoon of salt, ½ a teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper and ¼ of a cup of good olive…… Continue reading slow roasted lamb
lamb shanks + pilaf
These lamb shanks, adapted from this NYTimes recipe by David Tanis, are braised with a subtle mix of Persian spices and citrus and served with the soup-like braising liquid. Generously salt four meaty lamb shanks. Mix together 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of grated nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper…… Continue reading lamb shanks + pilaf
crying tiger lamb
From Northeastern Thailand, this dish is traditionally made with beef. According to local myth, the dish is so good that it would make a tiger cry. In Australia it makes perfect sense to cook this lamb version from Everyday Thai Cooking by Katie Chin, published on Serious Eats. The original recipe suggested lamb chops but instead I…… Continue reading crying tiger lamb
moussaka
The Greek version of Moussaka was created by Nikolaos Tselementes, a French-trained chef, in the 1920s. Somehow I’ve managed to post two vegetarian versions without ever posting the classic one that David loves to cook. Here is his adaptation of a recipe from The Complete Middle Eastern Cookbook by Tess Mallos. Preheat your oven to…… Continue reading moussaka
braised cumin lamb
The city of Xi’an in the northwestern province of Shaanxi in China lies at the eastern end of the Silk Road. Persian and Arab traders arrived here introducing their food and customs and there is still a Muslim quarter in Xi’an today. This is an adaptation of a popular dish which combines lamb and cumin…… Continue reading braised cumin lamb
braised lamb shanks with mustard and mint + roasted veg
This braised lamb shank recipe from Serious Eats is simple but very delicious. Preheat your oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Season 4 lamb shanks with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat some olive oil in a heavy dutch oven over high heat and sear the lamb on all sides until brown. Add 2 finely minced…… Continue reading braised lamb shanks with mustard and mint + roasted veg
lamb meatballs in hot yoghurt sauce
Fragrant with Middle Eastern spices, swimming in tangy yoghurt sauce and topped with fresh herbs. An absolutely delicious combination. Normally, these meatballs would contain some breadcrumbs and eggs but this is a low-carb version. From 450g (1 lb) of minced lamb, remove ¼ and blend in a small food processor until fine and sticky. This…… Continue reading lamb meatballs in hot yoghurt sauce
lamb shanks with anchovies
This wonderful recipe by Nigel Slater couldn’t be simpler or more delicious. Anchovies are the magical ingredient that make a fantastically tasty rich sauce. Serve it with a soft polenta or potatoes. Preheat your oven to 160ºC (300ºF) and season 2 lamb shanks with pepper. Heat a little olive oil in a heavy casserole and…… Continue reading lamb shanks with anchovies
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