Under the food blogger act of full disclosure i have to admit that i’m writing this post sitting in a Starbucks eating a two-days old turkey pesto sandwich with an over sweetened (and overpriced) cup of coffee. I wish i could have kept this secret to avoid ridicule but i’m trying to follow guidelines around [...]

Moroccan Braised Lamb Shoulder

(serves 4)
1/4 teaspoon ground star anise
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
Pinch ground cumin
1/2 head garlic, smashed
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon harissa (or garlic-chili paste)
one 2 1/2 lb lamb shoulder with bone, excess fat trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil [...]