SPICY CRAB BOIL
Because it is delicate, most crab is cooked either on the boats after it’s caught or at the dock when it’s brought in. Here, the cooked crab is steamed in beer and seasonings, which gives it an irresistible spicy coating. Be sure to crack the crabs so they are easier to eat. SERVES 4 […]
MUSSELS MARINARA
Bathed in a vibrant, garlicky red sauce, these mussels are messy and deliciously perfect for a casual dinner with friends. The mussels steam for a quick four minutes under pressure and emerge perfectly cooked. Serve them with linguine or spaghetti, or a crusty bread and a salad. SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive […]
GARLIC CLAMS
I love this recipe because it’s amazingly simple and produces terrific results. The clams are steamed in white wine with lots of garlic, some spices, and lemon, and they emerge from the pressure cooker tender and delicious. SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 10 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning […]
GYROS STYLE MEAT LOAF FOR PITA SANDWICHES
The gyro is a Middle Eastern and Greek snack food consisting of a spicy ground-meat mixture that is formed into a large loaf and cooked on a spit. When the outer layer is cooked and crispy, it is sliced off and served in pita bread with tzatziki sauce and salad ingredients. It is sold from […]
SPICY LAMB MEATBALLS IN RED WINE SAUCE
A potful of spicy meatballs in a luscious red wine sauce screams for a bed of orzo or smashed potatoes with feta cheese. This is a great weeknight dinner, but you can also make the meatballs smaller and serve them as appetizers at your next soiree. Either way, they are sure to become a favorite […]
INDIAN BRAISED LAMB WITH TOMATOES AND YOGURT
This delicious dish will take you on a trip to India. Its spicy flavor and cooling yogurt sauce pair perfectly with basmati rice or naan, an Indian flatbread. SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground turmeric ½ teaspoon garam masala 2 pounds leg […]
FRUITED LAMB TAGINE
A tagine is a type of stew, which is named for the vessel in which it’s cooked. It’s popular in Morocco, where it is often served with couscous. The vessel has a conical top with a vent, which perfumes the kitchen with the aromas of prunes, oranges, and saffron while the stew bubbles away for […]
LAMB PROVENCAL
This simple lamb and artichoke stew from the South of France is perfumed with tarragon, garlic, and plenty of Dijon mustard. It’s delicious over rice or pasta, or serve it with a salad and lots of crusty bread to soak up the sauce. SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds lamb […]
SAFFRON LAMB STEW
This aromatic stew is a one-pot meal that can be on your table in less than thirty minutes. The lamb and orzo cook in a saffron-and-tomato-flavored sauce, which is thickened by the starch of the pasta. If you decide to leave out the pasta, the stew will be thinner. SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 2 cups […]
DUBLINER STEW WITH CHIVE MASHED POTATOES
It wouldn’t be an Irish stew without the Guinness to give it a sweet note. The gloriously flavored chive mashed potatoes make this a delicious meal to serve to family or company. SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS DUBLINER STEW 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch pieces 1½ teaspoons salt, […]