Lamb Ragu

28. February 2008 Lamb + Veal, Soups, Stocks + Sauces 1
I was ready to spend the entire day indoors until my phone rang. It was the Dr. asking me if I was interested in having some lamb ragù for dinner. When he invites you over for a home-cooked meal, you just go. He’s one of the best cooks I know who can move in the ...

Rack of Lamb with Apricot-Lime Chutney

07. January 2008 Lamb + Veal, Soups, Stocks + Sauces 0
We went crazy in Central Market when we were in Austin. Every produce aisle should look like theirs. After Cameron pushed the cart to pick up the ingredients she needed for her salads, we bought a $50 rack of lamb. I knew I wanted something savory for our New Year’s Eve dinner, so I went ...

Autumn Tagine with Meatballs and Squash

01. November 2007 Lamb + Veal 0
I asked my parents if ever a balloon popped in my face when I was a kid. I like balloons just fine, but the possibility that one would pop makes me wince. I had the same reaction when I started to use the tagine cooker I bought in Tunisia. (Don’t get me started with a ...

Roasted Neck of Lamb with Vegetables

16. October 2007 Lamb + Veal 0
Ah, fall. There were those weird couple of days when the weather turned muggy and humid, but it now feels like Mother Nature is catching up. The leaves are starting to turn and I’m beginning to feel too lazy to get up from my warm and cozy bed. All I want is to drink a ...

Grass-Fed Lamb Chops

09. March 2007 Lamb + Veal 0
I was at the market already so it was pretty hard to resist the lamb chops from 3-Corner Field Farm. It’s lambing season soon and they won’t be back in the market until June. I picked up four chops that cost $30 with a big knob of sheep’s milk cheese covered in herbs de Provence. ...