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
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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
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
rack of lamb + peas with feta and mint + roasted red peppers
Rack of lamb coated with mustard, garlic and rosemary and blushing inside – classic but still fabulous. Season each rack generously with salt and allow it to permeate for at least an hour. Meanwhile, crush some garlic with a mortar and pestle or a mini food processor and add plenty of fresh rosemary, some mustard…… Continue reading rack of lamb + peas with feta and mint + roasted red peppers
slow-roasted lamb shoulder
Iranian in style, this fragrant slow-roasted lamb shoulder is easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. Serve it with rice and a fresh salad. Preheat your oven to 160ºC (320ºF). Cut 3 onions into wedges and scatter them into a large roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste. Place the lamb shoulder on…… Continue reading slow-roasted lamb shoulder
lamb tagine with prunes and raisins
Adapted by David from an Emeril Lagasse recipe, this tagine has a wonderful balance and depth of flavour. Using lamb on the bone imparts much more flavour to this dish but you can also use diced boneless lamb. Heat some olive oil in a saucepan or tagine and brown approximately 1 kg (2 lbs) of lamb…… Continue reading lamb tagine with prunes and raisins
lamb in coconut milk
Introduced to the South American cuisine by African slaves, coconut is used widely in Brazil and the Andean countries. This recipe, adapted from Maria Baez Kijac’s The South American Table comes from the Pacific Coast of Columbia. Trim and dice 450g (1 lb) of lamb. In a heavy pan, heat some oil and butter over medium…… Continue reading lamb in coconut milk
8 hour smoked lamb shoulder
Cooked by Thomas, following a recipe from AmazingRibs.com, this lamb shoulder was truly amazing. With all the fat rendered, what was left was beautifully moist and smoky meat falling off the bone. You will need a charcoal barbecue or smoker, a thermometer and a free day to cook this. The day before cooking your lamb shoulder, prepare it…… Continue reading 8 hour smoked lamb shoulder
cooking class in Provence
While in Provence, I took the opportunity to participate in a hands-on cooking class with chef Jean-Marc Villard at his French Cooking School. After shopping for local and organic ingredients, we returned to the specially designed teaching kitchen, where Jean-Marc guided us in preparing and cooking a traditional French meal which we later enjoyed on the terrace with the chef and his…… Continue reading cooking class in Provence
lamb and herb stew
This wonderful lamb stew or khoresht is fragrant with herbs and tangy with dried limes. The recipe (only slightly adapted) comes from Saraban A chef’s journey through Persia by Greg and Lucy Malouf. In a casserole dish or Tagine heat some olive oil over low heat and fry 1 diced onion and 1 diced leek until soft and translucent.…… Continue reading lamb and herb stew
michelle picker cooks 