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Cumin lamb dumplings

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

These lamb dumplings are a little different from many of the more familiar pork-based dumplings. Made with lamb and vegetables, they also include a touch of cumin which adds a warm spice flavor. They're incredibly flavorful and most definitely worth trying soon. There's something both fun and comforting about dumplings, in all their many shapes...

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Lamb burgers with feta sauce

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000

These lamb burgers are infused with Greek flavors from the herbs in the burger to the creamy feta sauce served alongside. It's a delicious combination, juicy and flavorful - perfect for any night! At this time of year, we make pretty good use of our grill to help cook our evening meals. Some of that...

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Turkish lamb stew with eggplant - Hünkar beğendi

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This Turkish lamb stew with eggplant, hünkar beğendi, is a wonderful combination of tender lamb in a tomato-based sauce over a bed of creamy eggplant-bechamel sauce. It's comforting and delicious - no wonder it goes by the name "Sultan's delight". Lamb has always been one of my favorite meats. True, it doesn't have that variety...

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Lamb shish kebab

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 27 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This lamb shish kebab is easy to prepare, deliciously tender from the yogurt marinade with a tasty, light spicing. You can pair these skewers with a range of sides for a flavorful summer meal. Summer is all about grilling and salads in our house, as I imagine may be true for a few people. Avoiding...

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Mrouzia (honey lamb tagine)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Mrouzia is a delicately flavored, slow cooked Moroccan lamb tagine with warm spice flavors, tender meat and topped with sweet soft raisins and crunchy toasted almonds. It's a comforting dish, that's also easy to make. It's been many years now since I last visited Morocco, but many things still hold in my mind. The souks,...

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Roman lamb stew (abbacchio alla cacciatora)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

This traditional Roman lamb stew, abbacchio alla cacciatora, uses a relatively simple combination of ingredients including rosemary, garlic and vinegar to create a wonderfully comforting and flavorful dish. Easy and delicious. I know lamb is not typically as popular in the US, but since I grew up in Scotland, we had it fairly often. Since...

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Bobotie

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Often considered the national dish of South Africa, bobotie is a fantastic mix of flavors, with fruit, curry and spice in a comforting meaty bake, finished off with a custard-like topping. It's one delicious meal. My mum has a bit of a habit of picking up cook books on her travels to help her enjoy...

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Lamb ragu

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 11:00:04 +0000

Move over Bolognese, this lamb ragu pasta sauce is even more delicious and comforting. Packed with rich flavor, it's easy to make and perfect for making ahead. If you're a regular here, you'll know I am a big fan of lamb. It's one of the things I am a little conscious of in the US....

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Lamb kofte burger

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 31 May 2019 16:41:06 +0000

This lamb kofte burger is the perfect burger for when you want something that bit different. Not only are the flavors delicious, but you can cheat a little with ready-made components, or make it more from scratch as time allows. I've said before that lamb is definitely one of my favorites, and I particularly like...

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Sosaties (South African lamb and apricot kebabs)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 20 May 2019 10:00:02 +0000

Lamb sosaties are a common feature of a classic South African braai (BBQ). The apricot and curry marinade might sound unusual but it adds a wonderful flavor to these tasty kebabs. So easy and delicious! If you think it's just the Southern US that does barbecue, you'd be wrong. True, they have a particular style,...

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Lamb kofta (köfte)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 22:10:30 +0000

These lamb kofta (köfte) are an easy mix of lamb, herbs and a few spices. They have just enough seasoning to add that bit of something without taking over from the lamb's flavor. Serve with salad, in pita or however you like, they make a delicious meal. I've mentioned more than once that lamb is...

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Greek lamb kleftiko

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:00:28 +0000

Lamb kleftiko is a classic Greek dish for good reason. It takes a little time, but it's hands off cooking and is easy to make. A delicious aromatic roast, it's a wonderful Mediterranean meal. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. A couple...

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Braised lamb shanks

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 11:00:02 +0000

You need to be a little patient to enjoy these braised lamb shanks, but there's not much hands on work and they are so worth the wait. Rich, tender and delicious, this is comfort food at it's best. Lamb shanks are undoubtedly one of my favorite dishes. If I see it on the menu when...

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Leftover lamb pasta sauce with eggplant

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 11:00:59 +0000

Give leftover roast lamb a new lease of life in this tasty leftover lamb pasta sauce with eggplant - comforting, tasty and easy to make. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. Much as I love roast lamb, and variations on the theme...

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Roast boneless leg of lamb on a bed of mint

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 11:00:10 +0000

This roast boneless leg of lamb on a bed of mint is easy to prepare and makes a delicious main for a festive meal or Sunday roast. Gently minty, it let's the lamb flavors shine. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. While...

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One pot braised lamb shoulder chops and vegetables

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 11:00:03 +0000

This one pot braised lamb shoulder chops and vegetables is a delicious, comforting & easy one pot meal perfect for dinner on a cold night. Full of fantastic flavor. Before I go any further, Happy New Year! May it be a good one. Now that's out the way, let me get to the deliciousness. I'll...

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Greek marinated lamb

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 11:15:57 +0000

This Greek marinated lamb is easy to prepare with only a few ingredients but has delicious Mediterranean flavor. The perfect star to mezze or any summery meal. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. One of the things I loved about being in...

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Youvetsi (Greek beef or lamb and orzo stew)

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 10:30:50 +0000

Youvetsi is a delicious Greek stew made with beef or lamb and orzo cooked in a tasty tomato-based sauce. It's flavorful, comforting and easy to make too. I don't know about anyone else, but food is often an excuse to do a bit of traveling from my kitchen, for me. Sometimes that's new places I...

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Kofte-style lamb meatballs in a tomato-pepper sauce

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 10:30:29 +0000

These kofte-style lamb meatballs are filled with delicious herbs, spices & pine nuts, then made even better served in a tomato-pepper sauce with a feta-yogurt topping. Tasty comfort food. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. You have probably noticed that I'm a...

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Lamb tagine with apricots, chickpeas and squash

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:30:41 +0000

This lamb tagine with apricots, chickpeas and squash is really easy to make, full of fantastic flavors and wonderfully comforting. Great on a cold day too. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. It's funny some of the things you get used to...

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Lahmacun - Turkish pizza/flatbread

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 11:00:27 +0000

Lahmacun or Turkish pizza (flatbread) is an easy and delicious dish - a thin base topped with a deliciously seasoned meaty topping. Perfect finger food. I'm not quite sure when I first had lahmacun, but I definitely remember one of the more memorable times I had it was on a work visit to Cyprus a...

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Slow cooker lamb rogan josh (using lamb shanks)

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 09:00:05 +0000

Enjoy the delicious aromatic and chili spice of a traditional Indian curry with hands-off cooking. This slow cooker lamb rogan josh is packed with flavor and the meat meltingly tender. Lamb shanks are definitely a favorite in our house, although they have to be slow cooked which does mean you need to plan a little...

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Garlic herb crusted rack of lamb

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 22 May 2015 13:34:05 +0000

Delicately delicious and tender lamb covered in a gently sweet, flavorful crust - this garlic herb crusted rack of lamb is one special and delicious meal! This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. Lamb is certainly one of my favorite meats. In fact,...

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Lamb pilaf

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 12:11:15 +0000

This delicious lamb pilaf, based on the traditional Afghan/Uzbek dish, is an easy, one pot meal that's packed with flavor. Even better, it's a great way to use up leftover roast lamb. I know I have been reminiscing about my time in Spain a bit recently, between the fantastic romesco sauce for the calçotada and tapas...

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Roast lamb with garlic and rosemary

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:14:10 +0000

Roast lamb is a classic for Easter and a British Sunday roast. And it's easy to understand why: this roast is easy to make, with aromatic flavor from the rosemary and garlic. The perfect centerpiece! I don't know about anyone else, but Easter seems to have snuck up on me a bit this year. True,...

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Moussaka

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 13:46:53 +0000

Based on the traditional Greek dish, this tasty moussaka is comfort food at it's best - a tasty lamb and tomato base, eggplant and cheesy sauce. Truly delicious. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. Comfort foods get their name for a reason...

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Simplified haggis

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 13:29:46 +0000

Whether you're craving haggis but can't find it, or are vaguely tempted to try it but a little unsure, this simplified recipe is for you. All the flavors of the classic Scottish dish with easier to find (and more familiar) ingredients. Haggis is one of those things that many have heard of, but in a...

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