Grilled “Tandoori” Lamb – Hold the Tandoor

Since I didn’t cook this marvelous meat in a tandoor oven, it’s not actually tandoori lamb, which will save some of you the time …

American Gyros – Mystery Meat Demystified

If you’re from Greece, you’re probably pretty confused right now, and wondering why I’m calling this gyros. There, pork and chick…

Turmeric Lamb Stew Under Pressure

Sometimes my favourite recipes are the result of a mistake (or what I like to call, a happy accident), an empty pantry or when Sh…

Roasty Toasty Lamb

Roast Leg of Lamb Weekends like these, when it is cold, rainy and miserable outside are made for roast dinners with the family an…

Mini Kofta with Beets, Hummus and Zhug at The Hot and Spicy Food Festival

As one of the ten chefs participating in the Ten for the Next Gen Series at Harbourfront's Hot and Spicy Food Festival   I wa…

Spag Bol plus Veggies

Spaghetti Bolognese plus Veg Spag Bol is always a family favourite both with Mr S and Bubba – I serve mine with either fresh spag…

Lamb Kofta

Lamb Kofta These are a great alternative to a takeaway kebab and take just as long to make as it takes to go pick up a takeaway s…

Sausage Stuffed Piquillo Peppers – Not So Rare Spanish Beauty

There’s nothing quite like the piquillo pepper. They’re sweet, fruity, slightly smoky, and just bitter enough. For me, they’re th…

How to Debone & Butterfly a Leg of Lamb for Fun and Profit

As promised, here’s the video for how to debone and butterfly your own leg of lamb. Since I am going to save you a few dollars, w…

Roasted Leg of Lamb with Pomegranate, Garlic & Herbs – Happy Easter Indeed

I’ve done more than a few lamb dishes dedicated to Easter, but inexplicably have never posted one for a whole leg of lamb. It’s s…

Saba Braised Lamb Shanks – A New Find and an Old Rule

This absolutely delicious saba braised lamb shanks recipe will hopefully serve two very important purposes. First, to expose anyo…

Polenta-crusted lamb chops... because cooking is good for the brain

I am a big fan of Dr Dan Siegel when it comes to child psychology. His book, Parenting from the Inside Out , was the first parent…

Coconut rosemary carrots, lamb chops... and a quiet day

A strange afternoon. A few quiet hours. The house is silent, and yet loud by what it’s missing: the hustle-bustle of the playing …

Spring lamb meatballs... & living life in the slow lane

I often feel like I'm galloping through life at full speed, and pulling on the reins as hard as I can, to slow down, to reall…

Merguez Sausage & Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash – Let’s Go Edible Bowling

I’ve received a few requests lately for a demo on how to do chili in an edible bread bowl. I’m not sure if these people don’t kno…

Pomegranate Braised Lamb Shoulder – “Seasoned” Perfectly

This pomegranate braised lamb shoulder is about as seasonally appropriate as it gets, and one of the best things I’ve tasted in a…

Beautiful Breast of Lamb with Honey Parsley Vinegar Sauce - Hey, My Eyes are Up Here!

You know I love lamb, as evidenced by the various chops, shanks, legs, and shoulders I've featured in the past. These are amo…