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Slow-Cooked Lamb, Moroccan Style

By Cat, April 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Lamb, Pork, Small Game Menu; 2. Mediterranean Menu; 3. Lamb (About); 4. Lamb Roast (About); 5. Chickpeas (Garbanzos) I’m just beginning to explore Moroccan foods. I once tried a Moroccan restaurant near my office in Portland. … Continue reading

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Lamb, Squash & Garbanzo Stew, Moroccan-Style

By Cat, April 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve not yet tried this recipe. I’m just beginning to explore Moroccan foods. I once tried a Moroccan restaurant near my office in Portland. I don’t recall what I ordered, but … Continue reading

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Greens Salad with Spicy Melon Dressing

By Cat, April 13, 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Sprouting Seeds; 3. Toasting Seeds This salad pairs cantaloupe with salad greens and sunflower seeds, and spices the cantaloupe dressing with hot chiles. The original recipe … Continue reading

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Lamb Roast, Marinated with Lemon & Mixed Herbs

By Cat, Nov 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) A Leg of Lamb is not the same as a shank. The Leg cut typically includes both the sirloin (with odd-shaped bones) and the upper leg with its round bone. If bone-in, it is … Continue reading

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Leg of Lamb Roast with Mustard & Rosemary Rub

By Cat, Nov 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Lamb, Pork, Small Game Menu; 2. Middle-Eastern Menu; 3. Mediterranean Menu; 4. Lamb (About); 5. Lamb Roast (About); I was a bit skeptical about the mustard and rosemary combination, until I tried it. Delicious! This is a very easy … Continue reading

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Lamb Roast with Garlic & Rosemary, and Optional Mint Sauce

By Cat, Nov 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is an example of searing the roast on stove top before roasting in oven. See also Basic Roast Leg of Lamb with Herbs for example of oven searing. My Dad (who was from the … Continue reading

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Basic Roast Leg of Lamb, with Herbs and Searing Options

By Cat, Nov 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I retired and moved back to Montana from Portland Oregon, I had much more time to experiment with recipes. My local grocer regularly stocked the meat case with lamb cuts including boneless … Continue reading

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Pot-Roast Leg of Lamb, Greek Style, with Lemon, Oregano & Roasted Potatoes

By Cat, Nov 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Its no secret that Greek food is one of my favorites; so rich in flavors and so healthful. I have several Greek lamb recipes on this site (see Mediterranean Menu). Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) is … Continue reading

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Lamb Roast flavored with Garlic, Rosemary, & Red Currant Jelly

By Cat, June 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Lamb, Pork, Small Game Menu; 2. Middle-Eastern Menu; 3. Mediterranean Menu; 4. Lamb (About); 5. Lamb Roast (About) Garlic and Rosemary are naturals with lamb (as are garlic and oregano). While mint jelly is a traditional accompaniment … Continue reading

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Lamb Pot Roast, French Style

By Cat, June 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) The French are famous for their delicious slow-cook recipes such as pot roast. Slow-cooking usually involves providing moisture, similar to a braise. I include two versions that mainly differ by oven temperature: Lamb … Continue reading

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