Baked Rice

Ross-il-forn is a very popular Maltese dish very much like Arancini Scicilani is to the Sicilians. The concept is similar except,in this case,the rice is cooked separately,combined with a flavorful meat sauce, eggs and topped with cheese then baked.Just rustic and super delicious. It is ideal to prepare with left over rice and some ground meat.I often use [...]

Pinchitos Morunos ( small spicy Moorish Kebabs)

Tonight we decided to have family Tapas night for dinner . Pinchitos are Spain’s answer to the kebab,typically made with lamb or pork,but turkey or chicken could work too. Pinchito spice powder is sold on the internet, but a mild curry powder with the addition of Spanish paprika and a few other herbs and spices and you have [...]

Spicy Kheema puffs

 in Hindi Kheema can be any type of minced or ground meat, so I have used minced lamb, but have prepared the same puffs using chicken or even turkey . Once the filling is prepared and cooled it is filled into store-bought puff pastry. this is delicious served for high tea or even a light sunday dinner.The [...]

Spicy Thai lemongrass and mint lamb chops

Lamb is an acquired taste , it can have a strong , overwhelming aroma , if not allowed to marinate in the right herbs and spices for at least 4 to 6 hours . This marinade is so flavorful and lends itself beautifully to this succulent piece of meat . I serve 4 pieces per [...]

Lemon-grass grilled rack of lamb with tamarind sauce

Ever since this recipe was featured in the New York Times , my family has enjoyed the delicious , complex flavor of this dish . This recipe is great both on the grill and under the broiler due to the sugart marinade that helps to brown the meat easily . Once grilled drizzle the tamarind [...]

Pan Fried Lamb Chops with Harissa

Lamb chops are a favorite in my family and I am always looking for new ways to shine light on gamy tasing meat . Harissa , is a spicy  Middle Eastern condiment which , in this interpretaion includes store bought roasted red peppers , just a delicious addition . I always keep this sauce on [...]

Lamb Tagine with green Olives

Let me start by assuring you , a Tagine is optional in this recipe , in fact , a covered Dutch oven works great . This recipe appeared quite recently in the New York Times , created by chef Andrew Carmellini . It is delicious and the warm spices fill the air with a heady [...]

Lamb Tenderloin with Roca Salad

This has got to be the quickest , most flavorful , Greek lamb dish I know of . I love the way it transitions from a weeknight dinner to a sit down dinner plated appetizer . Ofcourse it ‘s not surprising concidering it comes from renound chef Jimmy  Henderson , executive chef at Periyali . [...]

Greek style roast lamb with potatoes

arni Psito me patates , is a Greek holiday staple in our home . Typically , this Greek dish is served at Easter , but it is really festive , and , in our home is even served on Christmas day , when the whole family gathers around the table for a leisurely gettogether . [...]

Lamb and black bean chili

Without a doubt this is  one of the most requested dishes in our home . It is  delicious and filling especially in the winter when I serve it on top of baked potatoes with cheese and a spicy salsa and in the summer simply topped by a fresh avocado relish . Bobby Flay Photograph by [...]

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