Lamb Shanks and Sausages and Beans is a real old-fashioned meal and with cannelloni beans added it is filling, nutritious and very, very tasty. This is low-cost recipe can be cooked all day in the crock pot. Ingredients 2 onions, chopped 3 Tbsp butter 1 pound (450 grams) cannelloni beans, soaked overnight and drained. (You can use any white bean like butter beans or Haricot beans, but cannelloni beans are best.) 3 lamb shanks 4 carrots, sliced Salt and pepper to taste 1 bay leaf 4 garlic sausages, sliced 1/2" thick Instructions Place beans in bottom of slow cooker and add … [Read more...]
Roast Lamb
Jazz up your Easter dinner with this Roast Lamb Recipe that gives the classic a zesty new twist with Dijon mustard and Parmesan cheese. Sure to become a new family favorite! Ingredients 1 (5 lb.) rack of lamb, trimmed 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 3 Tbsp canola oil 6 Tbsp of Dijon style mustard 1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs 6 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced 3 tsp rosemary Instructions Preheat oven to 450F degrees. Line a large roasting pan with foil. Season the entire rack of lamb with salt and pepper. Heat canola oil in a skillet. Place … [Read more...]
Leg of Lamb Recipe St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
This Leg of Lamb Recipe makes a perfect main course for your St. Patrick's Day dinner. Add our side dishes of mashed potatoes or our cabbage casserole and enjoy. Ingredients 2 T lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 t dried rosemary 1 t dried thyme 1 t salt 1/2 t pepper 1 (5 lb.) leg of lamb Instructions Pre-heat oven to 325 F. In a mixing bowl, pour lemon juice and whisk in garlic, thyme and rosemary. Add salt and pepper. Whisk to blend. Rub the seasoning mixture over the meat. Place the meat (fat side up) on a … [Read more...]
Leg of Lamb Slow Cooker Recipe
Leg of Lamb made in a slow cooker produces a unique flavor and texture to an old favorite. It is advisable to let it cook until the meat is falling away from the bone. Then, instead of carving it, just pull strips of meat off with a pair of tongs. The lamb is the most tender and succulent you will ever taste. Also, because it is cooked for ten hours in a crock pot, it is ideal for the busy person who has other things to do all day. The herbs generate a beautiful aroma around the kitchen, which is also nice to come home to. Ingredients Leg of lamb. Be sure it will fit … [Read more...]
Lancashire Hot Pot
Lancashire Hot Pot is a British recipe for lamb casserole that in my opinion has no peers. I know it goes back hundreds of years and is still made and enjoyed worldwide today. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds (675g) lamb steaks, diced 2 pounds (900g) peeled potatoes, thinly sliced (about 1/4 inch or 6mm ) 12 ounces (340g) onions, thinly sliced Salt and pepper 1/2 pound (225g) carrots 1/2 tsp dried thyme or 2 sprig of fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 2 lamb or beef stock cubes dissolved in 2 cups (575 ml) of water 2 Tbsp (30g) melted … [Read more...]
Lamb Shanks Italian Style, with Orzo
Lamb Shanks Italian Style is typical of dishes that emanate from Italian peasants. I am constantly amazed how they turn low-cost meats and fish into recipes that last for centuries. An Italian chef once explained to me that it is the peasant dishes from all over the world that stand the test of time. After all, the richer folk bought prime cuts of meat and didn't have to spruce them up to make them good. Ingredients for Lamb Shanks Italian Style 3 Tbsp olive oil 4 lamb shanks Salt and pepper to taste 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1 cup) … [Read more...]
Lamb Kabobs
These simple to make Lamb Kabobs feature grilled zucchini and tomatoes for a colorful barbecued meal. Prepare ahead for quick tailgate party treats. Ingredients 1 3/4 lbs lamb, cut in 1 inch cubes 3 zucchini, cut in 1/4 inch rounds Olive oil 4 small tomatoes, cut into quarters 1 Tbsp parsley Metal skewers Instructions Brush the lamb and zucchini pieces with olive oil. Slide a piece of tomato onto a skewer. Follow with a piece of lamb and then a piece of zucchini. Continue this pattern ending with a piece of … [Read more...]
Greek Lamb Country Style
Greek Lamb Country Style is a must-try dish for adventurous chefs. The subtle addition of oregano compliments the lamb in a truly Greek way. This recipe breaks with peasant tradition by using frozen phyllo pastry. Don't be fooled into thinking that this detracts from the original taste in any way. It is just acceptance that things change and people have less time available in the 21st century. Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 8 loin lamb chops 18 sheets phyllo pastry 6 Tbsp butter 2 cup peas, cooked and drained 16 potato balls, parboiled 16 … [Read more...]
Lamb Chops
Lamb Chops cooked in a crock pot aren't very common because they are normally quickly cooked. This recipe adds orange sauce and the finished effect is a truly magnificent dish that you'll be proud to serve to anybody. Ingredients 8 lamb rib chops 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh is best) 2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp cornstarch (corn flour) 1 tsp grated orange peel Instructions In skillet, brown chops in vegetable oil; drain well. Thoroughly combine orange juice, honey, salt, cornstarch and grated orange peel. Brush … [Read more...]
Jamaican Curried Lamb
Jamaican Curried Lamb cooked in a crock pot brings the flavor of the Caribbean into your dining room. When you eat this dish, you can almost hear the wind rustling the palm leaves. As for Calypso or Reggae music, you may have to put a CD on the player. Ingredients 2 Tbsp cooking oil 1 1/2 lb (675 grams) boneless lamb, cut in 1 inch (25 mm) cubes 2 large onions, peeled and finely sliced 2 tsp allspice (ground) 1 1/2 cup stock or bouillon 1 Tbsp wine or cider vinegar 1 tsp (or more)curry powder Salt to taste 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1 whole … [Read more...]
