Category: Food and Recipes
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Garlic Rosemary Roast Leg of Lamb With Root Vegetables
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6–8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus optional 1–24 hours marinating) Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (plus optional marinating time) Quick Ingredients 1 bone-in leg of lamb, 4–5 lb (1.8–2.3 kg) 2 ½ tsp kosher salt, divided (plus more to taste) 1 ½…
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Greek Lamb Souvlaki with Tzatziki and Warm Pita
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 generous pita wraps Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 2–24 hours marinating) Cook Time: 10–15 minutes Total Time: 35–40 minutes (plus marinating) Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) boneless lamb leg or shoulder, cut in 1-inch cubes 4 large Greek-style pitas 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil + extra for brushing…
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Moroccan Lamb Tagine With Apricots, Almonds and Couscous
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb (1.1 kg) boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1.5 in (4 cm) chunks 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp…
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Fragrant Lamb Biryani with Saffron and Crispy Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 40 minutes (plus 1–8 hours marinating) Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours (plus marinating) Quick Ingredients 1 kg bone-in lamb shoulder/leg, cut into chunks 3 cups (600 g) basmati rice 3 large onions, thinly sliced 3/4 cup (180 ml) plain full-fat yogurt…
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Smoky Lamb Chili With Beans and Tomatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1.5 lb (680 g) minced/ground lamb 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and minced (or to taste) 4 cloves garlic,…
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Classic Shepherd’s Pie with Buttery Mash Topping
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) floury potatoes, peeled and chunked 4 tbsp unsalted butter + 2 tbsp for topping (optional) 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream (optional)…
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Turkish Lamb Kebabs with Charred Peppers and Lavash
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 30–60 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes active (1 hour 15 minutes including marinating) Quick Ingredients 680 g (1½ lb) ground lamb (20% fat) 1 small onion, grated + 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp ground sumac, 2 tsp…
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Levantine Kibbeh With Spiced Lamb and Pine Nuts
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 24–28 stuffed kibbeh shells or 1 tray, 9 x 13 in / 23 x 33 cm) Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (270 g) fine bulgur wheat 2 lb (900 g) ground…
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Classic Lamb Moussaka with Eggplant and Béchamel
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large eggplants (about 900 g), sliced 6 tbsp olive oil, divided, plus more for pan Salt and black pepper 1 large onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced 450 g…
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Kashmiri Rogan Josh: Silky Lamb Curry in Yogurt
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus optional marinating time) Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) lamb shoulder or leg, bone-in, cut into 1 ½ in (4 cm) chunks 1 ½ cups (360 g) full-fat plain yogurt, room…
