That’s what happen when you spend a little too much time on twitter. I recently read a tweet by @FrankBruni touting the merits of the lamb burger at The Breslin. For you non-New-Yorkers, that’s the New York Times ex-restaurant critic tweeting about a favourite of his at a new popular hang-out. With an instant craving [...]
No, no… i didn’t apply shoe polish to my lamb shanks. Thanks for asking! A shoe is probably the last thing on earth these lamb shanks should be compared to. Today we’re dealing with pure tenderness, my friends. Sure, they require proper technique and a bit longer braising time than your average lamb shank, but it’s [...]
A few days ago I went to see a massage therapist in Chinatown after hurting my back at work. People around me kept warning me of this kind of therapy saying things like: “You can’t take the pain, you wuss!” or “This ain’t for gwai lo’s!” (white boys) or even “You’ll cry like a baby!”. [...]
Before i left for my trip to the islands i made a nice lamb tagine for big bossman and i wanted to share the recipe with you. When comes the spring i crave for these big bright Mediterranean flavors, and i’m pretty sure you do too. The word tagine (or tajine) refers both to the [...]
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 [...]
