Derek Larsen, executive chef at Buckhead’s Anis Cafe & Bistro, is an avid proponent of the alchemy of braising. “It takes a cut of meat that is tough or inedible when grilled or pan-seared and ...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season lamb and rabbit with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a heavy 4-quart stew pot over medium heat. Brown meat on all sides and remove. Put onion, carrot, celery, ...

1. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Sear lamb, two shanks at a time, turning frequently, until browned all over, about 8 minutes per batch. Set ...

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Heat the oil in a heavy large stovetop-to-oven casserole over medium-high heat. Season the shanks well on all sides with salt and pepper, and brown them on all sides.

It’s finally time to turn up the oven or turn on the slow cooker and enjoy warm and hearty dinners. Nothing says fall-off-the-bone delicious than lamb shanks that have been bubbling away for hours in ...

This lamb shank recipe is a perennial favorite around here. When I first started making it as a newlywed in the late '80s, lamb shanks were very affordable. Sadly, they're less so now, though they ...

The distinctive lite-gaminess of lamb finds a perfect partner in the acidity of tamarind paste — purchase it from your local Indian, Mexican, African or Asian grocery stores or online — although the ...

Dreaming of melt-in-your-mouth lamb shanks? This video shows you exactly how to get them perfect, whether you’re using a backyard smoker or your trusty oven. Learn step-by-step tips for seasoning, ...

Cook like Michael Mina by marrying sweetness, acidity, spice, and fat to craft dishes with complex simplicity.

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