Applestone in the Kitchen: Lamb Provencal
Got lamb roundbone chops? Make lamb provencal. All you need to have on hand is some standard dried herbs and canned tomatoes, plus capers and olives, but only if you have them. This recipe is full of flavor and takes less than an hour.
Recipe of the Month: Braised Lamb Shanks
Lamb shanks are good for a party, great for a potluck, perfect for a night at home. They feel special but not too fancy, and are likely not something you’re already making over and over again on repeat. With onions, mushrooms, and red wine, this deeply flavorful recipe is warming enough to get you through the winter doldrums.
In Like a Lion, out Like a Lamb
An old proverb isn't the most accurate way to predict weather. Still, spring is finally here! Farmers' markets will soon reopen outside! We're cooking lamb to celebrate the end of winter.
Is It Done? Grab a Meat Thermometer
The best way to test meat for doneness is with a meat thermometer. Here's which kind of meat thermometer to use and what temperatures to look for -- plus how to test by hand.
Community Cookbook: Lamb Shoulder Chops
The latest installation of our Community Cookbook: Chef Emmet Moeller's recipe for lamb shoulder chops with toasted caraway seeds and red cabbage. Inexpensive and flavorful shoulder chops are great for a week day or if you're having people over.
How to Cook Everything (Part 3): Lamb
Our favorite way to cook lamb is on the grill; it stands up well to the smoke and char. But we cook our ribs, shanks, and racks other ways, too. Here's are some suggestions.
How to Cook Everything (Part 1)
Not everyone knows where on an animal their steak or chop comes from, but knowing this can help you cook it well every single time; certain muscles are more worked than others and they deserve their own cooking methods. Here's everything you need to know.
What's For Dinner? Lamb Roundbone Chops
In a cooking rut? Try something new-to-you, like lamb roundbone chops. Cut from the shoulder, they're flavorful, good on the grill, quick, and juicy.
Lamb on the Grill
Grilling is the best way to cook lamb, a fatty meat, no matter the season. All you need is salt, pepper, and olive oil. Or try this Indian-style rub.
Quick and Easy Lamb Meatballs
Anyone who visits the Applestones at home regularly has likely had Jessica's quick and easy lamb meatballs at least once. Here's how to make them.