Lamb use to be a small part of my diet but those days are long gone. As a matter of fact, my red meat consumption is minimal. I still love chicken/turkey, fish/seafood and many vegetarian dishes. So, making this lamb dish is a special treat! I was looking through an old cookbook, Common Grill published … Continue reading
UPDATE – Jan 8, 2024: The Michigan Wolverines are the National College Football Champs. After winning the Rose Bowl game against Alabama the team went on to beat the Washington Huskies, 34-13. GO BLUE!!! As a final post for 2023 I decided to make a special dip in honor of The University of Michigan being … Continue reading
I started this recipe by first grilling the shallots when the weather was cool (40 degrees). Looking at the date of my pictures it was in November, 2020. We have had a mild winter… Then by the time I wanted to grill the lamb chops the weather didn’t cooperate so I cooked them inside on … Continue reading
Lamb chops are a special treat for me and I usually make them with a sauce. This time I grilled them and served them with gravy. I mean you can’t have gravy without mashed potatoes. A win win for me! For more lamb recipes search “lamb” and you will find more ways to cook lamb chops, … Continue reading
Lamb does not usually appear on my Easter table as ham is the preferred choice for most of my family. I was even thinking about an Easter Pie before the pandemic hit the United States with a fury! Unfortunately I did not have all of the ingredients and wasn’t about to make a special trip … Continue reading
Whole Foods had some beautiful, boned legs of lamb recently and I thought about the different recipes I might make. I don’t make a big roast any more as there are not enough people to eat it. I thought about a curry recipe I wanted to try, maybe an Irish stew and since it’s still … Continue reading
It’s time to fire up the grill and I did so with these great lamb burgers in pita bread. I bought Bon Appetit’s Best Recipes 2015 and this burger from Anissa Helou was one of the recipes. Of course you could always make these into patties and use regular buns. Using pita bread was a … Continue reading
A merguez appetizer, Paris and David Lebovitz. This is my special recipe to celebrate Fiesta Friday’s First Anniversary, or FF #52. I was rather busy until mid-week co-hosting Fiesta Friday #51 along with Jhuls so I was a little limited on time coming up with a new appetizer or beverage recipe to share. I have … Continue reading
Oh my, just making the rub with all of these aromatic smells; garlic, fresh rosemary, lemon and cumin – this is one of the best rubs I have ever used! This is another Weight Watcher’s recipe for any of you lamb lovers who like to indulge in this flavorful meat every once in awhile. My … Continue reading
This post is about celebrating Michigan wines and wineries and a recipe you can make using one of Michigan’s finest products. Michigan is home to 101 wineries producing more than 1.3 million gallons of wine annually. My great state is the fourth-largest grape producing state in the nation. The wine industry in Michigan contributes more … Continue reading