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Moroccan Inspired Slow-Cooked Shetland Lamb Shoulder

May 18, 2021 by Elizabeth

In this recipe, local, organic Shetland lamb shoulder is rubbed in a blend of Moroccan spices before being seared and slow-cooked with tomatoes, chickpeas and apricots until the lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender. Includes both oven and slow-cooker recipe instructions. This recipe was originally published in January 2012 and was republished with new photos and information …

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Roast Lamb and Rosemary Pie

March 13, 2020 by Elizabeth

A taste of home, this roast lamb and rosemary pie is made from leftover roast lamb and gravy encased in my grandmother’s crispy, flaky perfect pastry recipe. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: Easy Keeping the family pastry tradition alive When I was a child my mother used to make meat pies …

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Layers of ooey gooey macaroni cheese sandwiching a cumin spiced lamb mince. #pastitsio #macaronicheese #macaroni

Pastitsio – Greek Macaroni Cheese Pie

March 20, 2015 by Elizabeth

This pastitsio recipe is a Greek-style macaroni cheese, which I’ve been told numerous times does not remotely resemble the authentic Greek recipe. However, this is how my father taught me to make it. In this easy family favourite recipe, layers of ooey, gooey macaroni cheese sandwich a spiced lamb mince, and it’s been a go-to …

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