PASCHALIATIKO ARNI ME ANGINARES STO FOURNO Ingredients: 3 to 4 fresh rosemary sprigs, to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil One 3- to 4-pound leg of spring lamb, bone in, trimmed of fat 2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, such as Yukon Gold, peeled and quartered Juice of 4 to 6 […]

In Greek: αρνί με πατάτες στο φούρνο, pronounced ahr-NEE meh pah-TAH-tes sto FOOR-no This is a lovely dish for an Easter meal or Sunday dinner. Make it into a festive occasion with assorted appetizers, salads, and sides, or just serve it with a salad and cheese for a simpler meal. To increase quantities, figure 1 […]

Pot roasted leg of lamb with garlic and cheese INGREDIENTS:  for 6 people 2 legs of lamb on the bone, approx. 2 kg 3 cloves of garlic 80gr. sheep’s milk hard cheese, like pecorino or Cretan graviera olive oil, salt, pepper DIRECTIONS: Wash the legs thoroughly and pat dry with kitchen towels. Ask your butcher […]

I like to make this recipe with a leg of lamb because it makes such a pretty dish on the table, but it can also be made with lamb roasts. This is an easy dish to make, tastes delicious, and the aroma is wonderful. The key to the recipe is the fresh herbs. Ingredients: 1 […]

It’s hard to imagine a holiday or feast day without the traditional Roast Leg of Lamb. Accompanied by heaps of delicious oven-roasted potatoes, it’s a classic Greek dish that is beloved by many. When planning how large a leg of lamb to order, you should figure on a pound of meat (uncooked) per person. Smaller legs […]

ARNI KRASATO Ingredients: One 3- to 4-pound leg of spring (baby) lamb,bone in, trimmed of fat 3 to 4 garlic cloves, to taste, peeled and minced 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1⁄4 pound kefalotyri or any hard yellow cheese, coarsely grated Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup dry […]

In Greek: αρνί γεμιστό, pronounced ahr-NEE yeh-mee-STOH Versions of this stuffed leg of lamb are often first choice for Greek families at Easter, but this is such a beautiful dish that it’s perfect for special occasions and family meals. Stuffing the butterflied leg of lamb with layers of peppers (red and green) and cheeses is […]

Note: In Greece lambs are small and one can never buy just the leg, which is usually sold together with some of the ribs, so 2.5kg were barely enough for 4 people. In other countries where you can buy larger animals, that amount of meat will be too much for just for people, so adjust […]

Greece is known for fabulous lamb dishes, from small souvlaki (skewered kebabs) to stuffed baby lamb to spit-roasted whole lamb – and a lot of grilled, roasted, and stewed recipes in between! Learn more about cooking with lamb. What is baby lamb? Spring lamb? Young? Mutton? The age of the animal is calculated based on […]

In Greek: αρνί με πιλάφι στο φούρνο, pronounced ar-NEE meh pee-LAH-fee stoh FOOR-noh This easy oven casserole is a great choice for a family meal. It can also be made with other meat – chicken, beef, pork, and even liver. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes Ingredients: 2 1/4 pounds of lamb or […]