Lamb Shank
Braised Lamb Shanks with Fennel, Tomatoes, Turnips and Carrots
The shanks need to marinate overnight, so plan ahead. Uncork a spicy Syrah, Pinot Noir or Merlot to go with dinner.
Lamb Shanks Braised with Anise and Orange
For convenience, the lamb can be prepared one day ahead, then slowly rewarmed before you plan to serve it.
Slow Roasted Lamb Shanks with Braised Lentils
Roasting the lamb, instead of braising, intensifies its flavor.
Tom Valenti's Lamb Shanks
Tom Valenti was the first chef in New York City to cook this great recipe. It can be found in his book Welcome to My Kitchen, just published by HarperCollins.
Braised Spiced Lamb Shanks
"My favorite lamb dish in recent memory was a lamb shank at Bistro 110 here in Chicago," writes Valerie Young of Chicago, Illinois. "The waiter told me that it was seasoned with cumin, coriander, and curry, then braised for a very long time."
The secret to this recipe? The lamb marinates overnight in a fragrant oil-and-spice mixture. If you don't have a spice grinder or coffee grinder, use a mallet to crush the seeds in a resealable plastic bag.
Braised Lamb Shank Ravioli
Not the biggest fan of lamb? This hearty, soul-warming ravioli recipe will be equally successful if you use beef short ribs instead. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to shape and fill ravioli.
