In Greek: αρνί με φασολάκια, pronounced ahr-NEE meh fah-soh-LAHK-yah This is a favorite stovetop casserole with leg of lamb (bone in or boneless), stewed with tomatoes, potatoes, and green beans. This recipe can also be made using a pressure cooker. Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Ingredients: 4 pounds of leg of lamb, bone in (or […]
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Lamb in a Red Sauce with Bell Peppers – Arnaki Kokkinisto
In Greek: αρνάκι κοκκινιστό, pronounced ahr-NAH-kee koh-kee-nee-STOH Any kind of meat and poultry can be cooked in a traditional tomato-based red sauce (kokkinisto) and for this recipe, I added sweet red and green peppers to add a greater depth of taste, and some color. (See below for an alternative with onion and cloves.) Serve this […]
Lamb (or Kid) Fricassee with Avgolemono – Arni Frikase
In Greek: αρνί φρικασέ, pronounced ar-NEE free-kah-SEH The Greek definition of “fricassee” may differ from what you know in your kitchen, and this is a Greek classic. Lamb fricassee with avgolemono (a traditional egg-lemon sauce) is a favorite in Greek homes. It’s an easy recipe to make and a celebration of taste. It is equally delicious made […]
Stuffed Whole Baby Lamb with Bulgur – Kouzou Dolma
In Greek: κουζού ντολμά, pronounced koo-ZOO dohl-MAH The combination of tastes in this recipe are straight from Kappadokia, brought to Greece by ethnic Greek refugees. The recipe comes from Nea Karvali, a small town near Kavala in northeastern Greece, and is a favorite Easter alternative to whole spit-roasted lamb. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours Total Time: 3 hours, […]
Roasted Leg of Lamb with Sage & Thyme – Arni me Faskomilo kai Thymari
I like to make this recipe with a leg of lamb because it makes such a pretty dish on the table, but it can also be made with lamb roasts. This is an easy dish to make, tastes delicious, and the aroma is wonderful. The key to the recipe is the fresh herbs. Ingredients: 1 […]
Lamb and Spinach in Egg and Lemon Sauce (Cretan)
Ingredients: 1 Kilo Lamb (on the bone) 3 Spring onions, roughly chopped 1 –2 tbsp. Olive Oil 900 gm Fresh Spinach 2 tbsp. Fresh Chopped Dill 1 Egg Salt to taste Juice of a Lemon Serves 4 – 6 Method: Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan and add the lamb and spring onions. Brown for […]
Liver in lamb caul (Sikoti se skepi)
Ingredients: 500 g calves’ liver, chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, mashed, 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley 1/2 cup sweet, red wine 2 lamb cauls salt, pepper 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 cup olive oil Method: Saute the onion and garlic in half the olive oil. Add the chopped liver, parsley, and cumin. Saute for another 2-3 […]
Lamb’s intestines: Kokoretsi
Servings: 7 Ingredients 1-2 handful of kefalotiri cheese (grated goat cheese) 2.20 lbs of lamb entrails 2 lamb intestines 1 lemon, squeezed 2-3 of olive oil 1-2 pinches of oregano 1-2 pinches of pepper 2-3 pinches of salt Directions Turn the intestines inside out and wash thoroughly. Cut the entrails into small pieces and wash them […]
Lamb or Calf Liver:Tziyerosarmas
Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 beef liver, lamb or calf 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons of dill, chopped 5 eggs 3/4 cup of milk 1 teaspoon of mint, chopped 1-2 pinches of pepper 1/2 cup of raw rice 2-3 pinches of salt 1-2 sausage casings 1 scallion, chopped Directions Stuffing: Skin the liver. With […]
Youvarlakia:Lamb and rice meat balls in a creamy lemon sauce
Ingredients 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, in room temperature 2 teaspoons of dill, chopped 2 lbs of lamb’s ground 2 teaspoons of olive oil 1 small, white onion, chopped 3 teaspoons of parsley, chopped 1-2 pinches of pepper 1/2 cupof rice 2-3 pinchesof salt 5 cups of water or stock Directions In a large bowl […]