Autumn Recipes: L is for Lamb

It took me until my freshman year in college to experiment with lamb recipes. My parents were not big lamb eaters and therefore I didn’t have the opportunity to sample many lamb dishes growing up. Now I know how incredibly sumptuous a moist and tender, warm lamb shank can be on a cool autumn evening. When you are shopping for lamb you want to look for a cut that is pink to light red in color and not dull or slimy looking. The fat should be white and waxy looking and the bones should be reddish in color and moist. … Continue reading

Easter Sunday Dinner Ideas: Lamb

Our family’s Easter dinners typically consist of ham or prime rib, but this year I am feeling a bit bold and am considering making lamb. Ordinarily, big holiday gatherings are not when you want to experiment with dishes (especially main entrees) that are not embraced by all of your guests. However, lamb is a traditional Easter entrée and if you prepare it on a regular basis (and your family members enjoy eating it) then you might be interested in this next recipe. I found it in my mom’s recipe box when I was home visiting a couple of weeks ago. … Continue reading