When it comes to food, we think that we know which to eat and which to avoid. We have grown up knowing to eat vegetables and avoid fats, sweets and salt. For the most part, these rules are great ones to live by. However, it's possible that you may be missing out on all the … [Read more...]
Larb Lamb
Larb lamb is a lamb salad that is eaten as a lettuce wrap. The mix of herbs and lime makes the meat aromatic and delicious. Add some plain yogurt if desired. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed and chopped finely 4 … [Read more...]
French Onion Soup
Here’s a savory recipe with an added taste of Lamb. Feel free to use other types of meat if desired. I also prefer more cheese and loads of garlic. Serves 4 Ingredients: 6 large lamb leg chops 50g butter 3 large brown onions, halved, thinly sliced 5 … [Read more...]
Chili Lamb with Broccoli and Mint
Chili lamb with broccoli and mint is a wonderful dish that bursts with flavor. The marriage of the chili and mint are definitely superb. For a more minty taste, feel free to add some mint jelly. Stir it into the rice wine and oyster sauce mixture and allow it to blend in. Adding … [Read more...]
Mongolian Lamb Stir-Fry
Lamb stir-fry is a delicious Asian dish that must be eaten with rice, although I think it will go well with pita bread as well. Make sure not to overcook the meat, so that I will not be chewy. If you do not have bamboo shoots, you can replace it with bean sprouts. Moreover, … [Read more...]
Tapenade Crusted Lamb Racks with Tomato and Cucumber Salad
I still cannot explain why food has been on my mind non-stop due to the rainy weather. So I have been eating to my heart’s content these days, slowly ticking away items from my food craving list. To reduce the guilt, I have been sharing it with my siblings who are enjoying the … [Read more...]
Twice Fried Lamb with Thai Basil
Twice fried lamb is a crunchy dish that has a unique and tasty Asian flavor. I love eating it wrapped in lettuce leaves, but it is perfect with rice as well. You may also squeeze some lemon juice over it to make it tastier. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/3 cup sweet … [Read more...]
Lamb Chops with Honey and Orange Root Vegetables
Lamb is such a popular and succulent Meat, especially during Spring. Juicy chops are great with a flavoursome gravy – especially a Mint Gravy, with these sweet roasted vegetables. To Serve 4 1 Small Butternut Squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into small cubes 4 Medium … [Read more...]
Grilled Curried Lamb
Lamb is one of my favorites because it is tasty. The curry and other spices especially the garam masala gives it more flavor. You can eat it with garlic naan bread or with basmati rice. Ingredients: 1lb. lamb chops 7 oz. natural yoghurt Juice from a … [Read more...]
Roast Sumac Lamb with Caramelised Onions, Garlic and Anchovies
Sophistication oozes out of this dish almost as easily as it will be falling off the bone when you tuck into it. The tastes and textures in the Lamb are beautifully complemented by the colours, flavours and smells of the accompanying Vegetables. To Serve 4 1kg Onions, … [Read more...]
Spiced Vegetable and Lamb Tagine
This dish is so simple, beautifully flavoured and filling it would be hard to improve upon it. Using a double boiler (if you have one available) will mean that the flavours from the stew will be imparted into the Cous Cous, creating a much deeper aromatic flavour in the … [Read more...]
Roasted Lamb
In choosing lamb, it is important to get the right cut. I prefer using a lamb rack or lamb chops. I am not fond of the leg because it takes a while to cook it. If you do not have a covered baking pan, you can use foil instead. Do not cook it uncovered, otherwise it will dry … [Read more...]
Lamb and Lentil Bake
Crisp, light Filo pastry with juicy Lamb and soft Lentils is a beautiful dish. Be careful with handling the pastry – it’s really easy to rip or tear, so cover it with clingfilm or a tea towel to keep it damp, to avoid it drying out and becoming fragile. To Serve … [Read more...]
Lamb Steaks in Herby Tomato Sauce
This dish is very simple and ready in a little over an hour. Using fresh Herbs as opposed to dried ones gives better flavours, and means that the flavours are a bit more intense and the brighter colours meaning that this dish is a treat for the eyes, nose and mouth!!! To … [Read more...]
Lamb and Vegetable Pilau
This is one of my all-time favourite meals. I’ve forgotten the amount of times that I’ve gone to my parents house, and just smelt this being cooked in the kitchen, can just feel the Saliva build up. Soft, flavoursome meat, with crunchy Cauliflower and tender rice, this … [Read more...]
Lamb Shanks with Cannellini Beans
Soft, melt in your mouth Lamb, with a mouth-watering array of flavours and textures. Sure fire comfort food, this dish is great either on its own, or with creamy mashed potatoes. To Serve 4 250g Cannellini Beans (soaked overnight in water) 2tbsp Sunflower Oil 1 Large … [Read more...]
Mild Meat Curry
This mild dish is a very simple and easy to cook meal, which is a very popular dish due to the mix of flavours, textures and colours. If you’re after a vegetarian alternative, have a look here To serve 4 1 Onion 2 Garlic Cloves 2tsp Fresh Ginger 15g … [Read more...]
Roast Vegetable and Shredded Meat Salad
Making an easy, proper meal doesn’t get any simpler or less-time consuming than this. No matter what meat you’ve had, this dish works superbly well – the same goes with vegetables. Try to use some which will provide a variety textures and tastes. To make more, simply increase … [Read more...]
Lamb Pittas, with a Chilli Yoghurt dip
A great dish for Lunch or Dinner. Try to use the larger, fluffier Pittas that are available in some Delicatessens rather than the flatter ones in a Supermarket. The thinner the patties, the faster and crisper they will be. Try adding freshly chopped Mint into the Lamb Mince, or … [Read more...]
Easter Eats: Roast Lamb
It's Easter Sunday in a few days, and while I toyed with the idea of serving a rabbit stew with my tongue planted firmly in cheek, I decided to go traditional and roast a rib of lamb. A lamb rib is where those delicious chops usually come from. They certainly don't come cheap, … [Read more...]