Lamb – Aubrey About Town http://aubreyabouttown.com The going-ons of SF party host & chef, bon vivant, homme du monde, & man-about-town Sat, 09 Jan 2021 05:32:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://i0.wp.com/aubreyabouttown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-43DD7C41-CD23-44CF-9EC7-C1D81E967BB4.png?fit=32%2C32 Lamb – Aubrey About Town http://aubreyabouttown.com 32 32 58900657 KEFTE (kofta) http://aubreyabouttown.com/recipe/kefte-kofta/ http://aubreyabouttown.com/recipe/kefte-kofta/#respond Sat, 09 Jan 2021 05:27:05 +0000 http://aubreyabouttown.com/?post_type=recipe&p=3477 These delicious ‘meatballs’ are easily customizable; traditionally made of minced lamb, a combination of lamb & beef, just beef, and even chicken, this delightfully spiced meaty appetizer (meza) is always welcome. Try accompanied by Tzatziki Dip or Classic Hummus, sliced onions, crumbled feta, and lots of fresh pita! Make them a main dish, and serve over Lebanese Rice Pilaf.

  • Kefte (kofta) ingredients
  • Shaped kefte ‘meatballs’
  • Kefte Pita Sandwich served with Tabbouleh
KEFTE (kofta)
Try serving kefte in toasted pita pockets lined with hummus, and stuffed with your favorite fillings like sliced cucumber & tomato, kalamata olives, feta, sliced red onion, alfalfa sprouts, and avocado topped with tzatziki or your favorite Italian vinaigrette.
Servings27 pieces
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time8 mins
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Line a 1/2 sheet pan with aluminum foil, fit with a rack.
  3. Peel and chop 2 cloves of garlic, top with 1 teaspoon salt. In a back and forth motion against the flat side of a kitchen knife, rub garlic and salt into a paste.
  4. On a box grater, grate one small onion, retain with juice.
  5. In a large bowl, combine ground beef (and/or ground lamb), tahini, grated onion, lemon juice, garlic-salt paste, cinnamon, and cumin.
  6. With impeccably-clean hands, knead meat and spice mixture together until thoroughly combined.
  7. Divide meat mixture into 27 one ounce balls. Roll balls into a 2-1/2 inch “cigars” and place on rack.
  8. Bake in preheated 400 degrees oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until just pink in the center when pierced with a small knife. (Or desired doneness)
]]> http://aubreyabouttown.com/recipe/kefte-kofta/feed/ 0 3477 Dinner for Two: Herb Roast Rack of Lamb http://aubreyabouttown.com/recipe/dinner-for-two-herb-roast-rack-of-lamb/ http://aubreyabouttown.com/recipe/dinner-for-two-herb-roast-rack-of-lamb/#respond Tue, 26 May 2020 23:20:41 +0000 http://aubreyabouttown.com/?post_type=recipe&p=2607 The Herb Roasted Rack of Lamb pairs beautifully with Gruyère Potato Gratin, as seen in the featured photo. And is also delicious with my simple Browned Butter Pinoli & Currant Rice.

  • Step 5: Season Lamb
  • Step 8: Roast Rack of Lamb with bones upwards
  • Step 10: carve chops
Herb Roast Rack of Lamb
Servings2-3 servings
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Rinse, pat dry, and french bones of the rack of lamb. Cover bones with foil.
  3. Mince garlic cloves. Add salt. Using the side of a chef’s knife, press minced garlic and salt to form a paste.
  4. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to garlic paste, mix to combine.
  5. Rub lamb with garlic paste mixture, massaging the entire surface. Season with rosemary, oregano, and thyme.
  6. Heat 10 inch skillet on MED-HIGH heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil.
  7. Sear all sides of lamb, ending with bottom, transfer to preheated oven.
  8. Roast lamb rack with rib bones facing up for 15 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven, and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  10. Slice into chops.
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