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Stuff Leg of Lamb w/Balsamic-Fig-Basil Sauce
By Treebs
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Preparation time 50
Cooking time 120
- 1/2 cup prunes, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup currants
- 2 tbsp creme de cassis liquer
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
- 1/2 tsp coriander, grounded
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (4 lb) boneless leg of lamb, rolled and tied
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted and salted almonds
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, cut into thirds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 5 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/3 cup stemmed Calimyrna figs, thinly sliced
- 5 tsp fresh basil, chopped
- 6 leaves of mint
- 6 leaves of basil
1.) Preheat oven to 400 degree F (200 degree C)
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ORANGE INFUSED BONELESS LEG OF LAMB
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By á-32773
Finely grate the zest from the orange
- The zest of 1 orange
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp Himalayan or unrefined sea salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
- 2 tsp unpasteurized liquid honey
- A boneless leg of lamb (6-7 lbs)
- The juice and peel of the orange you previously zested
Leg of Lamb in the Slow Cooker with Garlic and Rosemary
![Leg of Lamb in the Slow Cooker with Garlic and Rosemary](/media/4b/bf/911c2acd09332d3eb1e7d12adef180576278.jpg/tsp/leg-of-lamb-in-the-slow-cooker-with-garlic-and-rosemary.jpg)
By á-470
Rub the oil all over the lamb and either brown it in a hot pan or throw it on the grill to get some colour
- olive or canola oil, for cooking
- 1 bone-in leg of lamb
- 4-5 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped into chunks
- 1 head garlic, peeled
- salt
- a few sprigs of rosemary
- about a wineglass full of red wine
Roasted Leg of Lamb with Garlic Rosemary Sweet Potatoes
![Roasted Leg of Lamb with Garlic Rosemary Sweet Potatoes](/media/9b/7a/3697d3f9b2517fb466c29af95f2ca28a7629.jpg/tsp/roasted-leg-of-lamb-with-garlic-rosemary-sweet-potatoes.jpg)
By erinstargirl
This roasted leg of lamb quickly became a family favorite
- Garlic Rosemary Sweet Potatoes:
- 1 entire bulb of organic garlic - leave all but three cloves whole {reserve those for the lamb}
- Organic extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp organic dried rosemary {or 2 TB fresh}
- 3.5 lbs organic sweet potatoes, quartered
- Leg of Lamb:
- 1 organic lemon, zested
- 3 reserved cloves of organic garlic, pressed or grated
- 2 tsp organic dried rosemary {or 2 TB fresh}
- Organic extra virgin olive oil
- Leg of lamb {about 4.5 lbs}
- Real salt or Himalayan sea salt
- Optional mint sauce:
- 4 tablespoons organic mint leaves, chopped
- 2 pinches Real salt or Himalayan sea salt
- 1 TB hot water
- 3 TB organic white wine vinegar
Marinated Grilled Leg of Lamb
![Marinated Grilled Leg of Lamb](/media/96/7b/d84fca33f47b031d9e4a7a7879bc469ca561.jpg/tsp/marinated-grilled-leg-of-lamb.jpg)
By á-162204
From "The Feast Nearby" by Robin Mather
- 1.5 cups Olive oil
- Juice of 3 lemons
- 1/2 cup dry red wine (cheap is OK)
- 1 large onion, peeled, quartered
- 6-8 large cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 TBL each dried oregano, dried basil, dried rosemary
- 2 tsp each ground cumin, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
- 1 butterflied, boneless leg of lamb, about 7 lbs, or 2 butterflies legs, 304 lbs each
Michael Symon's Leg of Lamb with Roasted Potatoes
![Michael Symon's Leg of Lamb with Roasted Potatoes](/media/38/7e/57a2f59053f185978d8d69c064f12ea2a5d8.jpg/tsp/michael-symons-leg-of-lamb-with-roasted-potatoes.jpg)
By Tony_Monteleone
This year treat your family to a delicious leg of lamb for Easter
- For the Leg of Lamb:
- 6 Shallots (minced)
- 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Rosemary
- 1/4 cup Fresh Oregano
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Coriander Seeds (toasted and crushed)
- 1 tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Kosher Salt
- 1 6-pound Bone-in Leg of Lamb
- For the Roasted Potatoes:
- Nonstick vegetable cooking oil spray
- 4 pounds Unpeeled Fingerling Potatoes (rinsed and halved lengthwise)
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 6 tablespoons Fresh Chopped Dill
- 4 teaspoons Finely grated Lemon Peel
- 24 Garlic Cloves (sliced)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 2 cups Greek Yogurt
- 1 Cucumber
- Kosher Salt
- Juice and Zest of 2 Lemons
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Mint
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Minced Shallot
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Tandoori Leg of Lamb
![Tandoori Leg of Lamb](/media/d4/99/90d1d803900685302698a77afb52bd869435.jpg/tsp/tandoori-leg-of-lamb.jpg)
By á-29965
In a large roasting pan, mix 1/2 cup of the lemon juice with 2 teaspoons of salt
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- One 6-pound bone-in leg of lamb
- 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Lemon wedges, for serving
*Parchment-Wrapped Leg of Lamb with Lemon and Black Pepper
![*Parchment-Wrapped Leg of Lamb with Lemon and Black Pepper](/media/80/c8/b68f9273eba003aea4a45e917ce5fd3adc4c.jpg/tsp/parchment-wrapped-leg-of-lamb-with-lemon-and-black-pepper.jpg)
By á-470
from Rachael Ray
- 1 bone-in leg of lamb, about 7 pounds, trimmed of excess fat
- 8 large cloves of garlic, sliced
- 1/3 cup EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Lots of coarse black pepper and salt
- 1/2 cup mixed chopped herbs: thyme, rosemary, parsley, dill
Leg of Lamb, Sweet and Sour Cabbage, Rosemary Noodles, Squash, Asparagus, Strawberries & Blackberries
![Leg of Lamb, Sweet and Sour Cabbage, Rosemary Noodles, Squash, Asparagus, Strawberries & Blackberries](/media/d2/de/fe1559bb715f2bae9f6cef0f4cecf7705392.jpg/tsp/leg-of-lamb-sweet-and-sour-cabbage-rosemary-noodles-squash-asparagus-strawberries-and-blackberries.jpg)
By debjones
A full elegant meal of rich slow-cooked leg of lamb, bright cabbage, savory rosemary noodles, sweet squash, and cri...
- 5 pounds organic boneless leg of lamb
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dried organic mint
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt, pepper and garlic powder
- 1 head organic green cabbage
- 6 cups water
- 1/2 cups organic cane sugar
- 1/2 cups organic apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dill seed
- 2 ounces organic salt pork, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup organic white flour
- 1 package extra wide egg noodles
- 2 sticks organic grass fed butter
- 2 sprigs organic Rosemary, remove stem
- 1 cup organic gluten free bread crumb
- Salt, pepper and garlic powder, to taste
- 1 large organic butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons organic grass fed butter
- 1 tablespoon organic light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon organic maple syrup
- 1 bunch organic asparagus
- 1 quart organic strawberries, rinsed, trimmed and quartered
- 1 pint organic blackberries, rinsed
Roasted Leg of Lamb with Summer Vegetables
![Roasted Leg of Lamb with Summer Vegetables](/media/e5/6d/66c94efdaa5363976259b71a00298d186f82.jpg/tsp/roasted-leg-of-lamb-with-summer-vegetables.jpg)
By cookism
Patience is really a virtue when it comes to certain dishes
- For roasted leg of lamb:
- 2 to 2.2 kg whole leg of lamb
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced into thick long strips
- 7 to 8 sprigs fresh rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For sauce:
- 100 ml dry white wine
- 500 ml chicken stock
- 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
- For roasted summer vegetables:
- 3 potatoes
- 1 yellow zucchini
- 1 beetroot, skin removed
- 3 carrots
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 6 cloves whole garlic
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
Red Curry Leg of Lamb
![Red Curry Leg of Lamb](/media/92/ef/3a0cd338263da9f1bf1a96b3923132caef1f.jpg/tsp/red-curry-leg-of-lamb.jpg)
By AllysKitchen
http://www.allyskitchen.com/2013/08/09/red-curry-grilled-leg-of-lamb/
- http://www.allyskitchen.com/red-curry-grilled-leg-of-lamb/
Ina Garten's Braised 4-Hour Lamb & Provencal French Beans
![Ina Garten's Braised 4-Hour Lamb & Provencal French Beans](/media/35/be/c64efc69e226d3bd8fc4a727b8f2fa1da089.jpg/tsp/ina-gartens-braised-4-hour-lamb-and-provencal-french-beans.jpg)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This dish is based on a French 7-hour braised lamb
- BEANS:
- 1 (6 to7-pound) leg of lamb (see note)
- Good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (750-ml) bottle dry white wine
- 2 cups chicken stock, or water
- 2 heads of garlic, broken apart but not peeled
- 15 large sprigs fresh rosemary
- 15 large sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 onion, peeled and cut in half (my adaptation, to add more flavor to the broth)
- 6 bay leaves
- 14 ounces dried Great Northern beans
- 1 quart homemade chicken stock or canned broth
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 2 cups yellow onions, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Mama's Family Leg of Lamb
![Mama's Family Leg of Lamb](/media/15/5d/9e05a1a59690b84c9d6bdb6791f4e89f889d.jpg/tsp/mamas-family-leg-of-lamb.jpg)
By á-90
Family recipe passed down from Anna Clancy Barnes to Catherine Barnes Hastie to Beth Martino Hastie
- 4-6 lb leg of lamb
- 3 cloves garlic, quartered
- 6 baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 c beef bouillon
- salt and pepper
Roast Leg of Lamb with Apples and Fennel
![Roast Leg of Lamb with Apples and Fennel](/media/03/e4/cd338992977945547ed196fc2d2097af1c24.jpg/tsp/roast-leg-of-lamb-with-apples-and-fennel.jpg)
By á-25087
Red currant jelly, pomegranate molasses, apples, onion, and fennel make this roast leg of lamb stand out as a rusti...
- 1 (5-pound) bone-in leg of lamb, shank bone exposed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 10 cloves garlic, peeled and halved crosswise
- 1/3 cup rosemary leaves
- 6 small, firm, tart apples, such as Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith, left
- whole and cored with an apple corer
- 1 small yellow onion, quartered
- 1 medium bulb fennel, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch wedges
- 1 cup red currant jelly, plus more for serving
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup pomegranate molasses (available from Market Hall Foods)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Mint leaves, to garnish
Moroccan Spiced Roasted Leg of Lamb
![Moroccan Spiced Roasted Leg of Lamb](/media/d3/12/a458c81bf007483fba5662b47b3d5655ceea.jpg/tsp/moroccan-spiced-roasted-leg-of-lamb.jpg)
By danand
Moroccan Spiced Roasted Leg of Lamb is the perfect main dish for any special occasion! Pair this with your favorite
- LAMB:
- 2 1/2 to 3 pounds leg of lamb, boneless
- SPICE RUB:
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cloves
- Salt and pepper
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- Large bunch of thyme
- Olive oil
- 2 stalks of celery, roughly chopped
- 1 large onion, roughly chopped,
- 3 carrots, peeled roughly chopped,
- 3 tablespoons honey
- LIME MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE:
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 zest of lime
- Juice from lime
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- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
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- For Lamb:
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- 4 cloves garlic, 3 smashed into a paste, 1 halved
- olive oil
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- For Gratin:
- 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
- 2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
- 2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
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- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons Champagne vinegar, plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more as needed
- a pinch of salt, plus more as needed
- a pinch of freshly ground black pepper
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Pear-Marinated Roast Leg of Lamb
- Ingredients
- 1 (10–12-lb.) bone-in leg of lamb, shank bone exposed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1⁄3 cup roughly chopped rosemary
- 2 tbsp. roughly chopped thyme
- 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled and crushed
- Zest of 1 lemon, using a vegetable peeler
- 1 Asian pear, peeled and coarsely grated
- 1⁄4 cup canola oil
- 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed
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- 2 T olive oil
- 1 T minced fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp each sea salt or table salt and pepper
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