Lamb is
one of the tastiest and savoury meats in the world. It's the main ingredient of
many dishes around the world, but unfortunately, many people on eat lamb on
special occasions such as holidays and fancy dinners. Cooking with lamb is no
more difficult than cooking with any other meat and can break up the monotony
of the usual beef, pork, and chicken dinners.
Lamb Chops Sizzled with Garlic
Another
simple way to cook a tried and true classic. Lamb chops are the first thing
many people think of when you say lamb recipe as for good reason. It's one of
the most popular cuts of meat and even a novice can make it taste delicious.
With this recipe, you need to season the chops with salt, pepper and thyme then
halve the garlic cloves and add them and the lamb chops to olive oil. Cook at
medium-high heat until browned then flip them. When they're done, place them on
a plate and add water, lemon, red pepper and parsley to the skillet with the
garlic and oil. Heat for about 1 minute, while scraping the bits of meat and
fat then pour the sauce over the lamb chops. If possible, use grass-fed lamb
such as Australian lamb.
Greek-American Gyros
A
classic dish that is loved by many, but only cooked by few. Some of this is due
to have easily you can buy from a restaurant. Traditional Greek gyros typically
are made from chicken or pork, but in America, most are made with lamb or beef.
The star of this dish is the tzatziki sauce. The main ingredients are cucumber,
dill, garlic, with greek yogurt being widely used in most recipes. This recipe
calls for ground lamb as opposed to sliced meat, but if you have access to it,
feel free to use it. In addition to the usual toppings, what makes this recipe
special is the puree made from onion, garlic, and bacon.
Shepherd's Pie Made with Ground Lamb
This
classic British dish is easy to make and can have you looking like a master
chef. The nontraditional ingredients like red wine and Parmesan cheese give
this recipe a unique twist. The ground lamb has a bolder flavour than beef and
the usual vegetables (celery, carrots, onions, peas) are included in this
recipe and it's topped with buttery mashed potatoes. This is dish the entire
family should love.
Honey Lamb Kebobs
Probably
the most simple dish of this list. There is a wide variety of lamb kebobs which
you can make at home, but this is a personal favourite. This
Mediterranean-style dish uses a delicious marinade which contains honey, mint
and white balsamic vinegar. And mint and lamb have been paired together for
many years. The marinade adds a bold, yet sweet flavour. It's best to marinate
the lamb for at least 4 hours, but a full day is recommended. You can learn
more about marinades here. Lamb chops are recommended because it cooks faster
than most other cuts and ensures you won't overcook the vegetables.
Slow Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb
This
list wouldn't be a list without a recipe like this. It makes the list for its
flavour, aroma, tenderness and how beautiful the finished product will look.
It's cooked at the low temperature of 165C (275F) and you set the oven to
260C(500F) while it's resting then put in back in for 15 minutes. Garlic, lemon
zest, and rosemary really enhance it and the anchovies in the bring out the meaty
flavour of the lamb. This ensures your lamb tastes like lamb and not veggies
with no risk of the anchovies overpowering the dish.
