This recipe from ‘Rick Stein’s French Odyssey’ is fabulous for tender, succulent spring lamb. The caramlised garlic is mild enough to not overpower yet strong enough to give a complimentary kick to the dish. I’m sure there are a million other users for this delicious garlic; served with chicken, over roasted vegetables, spooned over salad [...]
After immersing myself for some time in a steaming bath full of rose-scented water with a book and a glass of merlot, I wrapped myself in a bath robe and padded into the kitchen to cook a quick and effortless dinner. I took the lamb leg steaks from the fridge and marinated them in olive [...]
IngredientsBoned leg of lamb50g Pancetta1 or 2 sprigs of Rosemary1 red Pepper Slice the pepper and fry with the pancetta for a few minutes. Put these in the middle of your lamb with the leaves from a few sprigs of rosemary. You may not need all of the pepper and pancetta, any leftover can go [...]
Fattier cuts of meat, such as lamb shoulder, are ideal for long, slow cooking and they have so much flavour. And of course the beauty of a slow-cooked dish such as this, is that it tastes amazing, requires no effort at all and can wait around in the oven until you’re ready for it. Brown [...]
Brown lamb shanks in olive oil over a high heat, then remove them from the pan. Add to the pan 1 stick of celery, 1 onion and 2 carrots, all finely chopped. Sauté the vegetables with 3 crushed garlic cloves until softened. Stir in a tablespoon of flour then add a tin of chopped tomatoes, [...]
We had a lovely family meal last night to kick-start the Christmas celebrations. Read post.
