Tag: lamb

Lemon Herb Lamb Loin Roast

  Turn lamb into a weeknight treat with this simple technique. I have to brag on myself now because I think this is the best lamb I have made. I’ve made lamb successfully before but lamb roasts aren’t something I see for sale often and I’ve mostly made ground lamb […]

Lemon Dill Lamb Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb 1 shallot, grated 2 cloves garlic, grated 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley 3 tablespoons chopped dill zest of one lemon 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves salt pepper olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside. Mix the […]

Lamb Merguez with Roasted Vegetable Couscous

Ingredients: 2 cups golden couscous 2 eggplants, cubed 2 zucchini, cubed 2 tablespoons ras el hanout 1 12-oz jar piquillo peppers, drained and chopped 10 oz lamb merguez sausages (I used these) 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Line a large baking […]

Chipotle-Squash Lamb Tacos

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, cut into rings 3 1/2 lbs boneless leg of lamb 2-3 large banana leaves* for the sauce/marinade 1 (7-oz) canned chipotle peppers in adobo 1 small onion, quartered 4 cloves garlic 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 cup […]

Lamb Pastitsio

Ingredients: for the sauce: 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 3/4 lb ground lamb 28 oz canned whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary 4 sprigs worth of thyme leaves 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground […]

Rosemary-Dijon Grilled Lamb Chops

4 lamb loin chops 1 lemon cut into thin slices 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seed marinade: 1 large shallot 5 cloves garlic 2 teaspoon crushed rosemary 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Dijon mustard Directions: Place the lamb, lemon slices and mustard seed into a smal […]

Tzatziki Lamb Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley 1 tablespoon minced dill 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, grated zest of one lemon salt freshly ground black pepper tzatziki: 3/4 cup Greek yogurt 1/3 cup finely diced, seeded cucumber* 1 tablespoon minced […]

Greek Influenced Lamb Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 lb cubed lamb 8 ounces crimini mushrooms 1 red onion, cut into wedges for the marinade: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup diced red onion Directions: Place the lamb in a quart sized resealable […]