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 […]
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Lamb Stew with Green Beans – Arni me Fassolakia
In Greek: αρνί με φασολάκια, pronounced ahr-NEE meh fah-soh-LAHK-yah This is a favorite stovetop casserole with leg of lamb (bone in or boneless), stewed with tomatoes, potatoes, and green beans. This recipe can also be made using a pressure cooker. Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Ingredients: 4 pounds of leg of lamb, bone in (or […]
Lamb in a Red Sauce with Bell Peppers – Arnaki Kokkinisto
In Greek: αρνάκι κοκκινιστό, pronounced ahr-NAH-kee koh-kee-nee-STOH Any kind of meat and poultry can be cooked in a traditional tomato-based red sauce (kokkinisto) and for this recipe, I added sweet red and green peppers to add a greater depth of taste, and some color. (See below for an alternative with onion and cloves.) Serve this […]
Stuffed Whole Baby Lamb with Bulgur – Kouzou Dolma
In Greek: κουζού ντολμά, pronounced koo-ZOO dohl-MAH The combination of tastes in this recipe are straight from Kappadokia, brought to Greece by ethnic Greek refugees. The recipe comes from Nea Karvali, a small town near Kavala in northeastern Greece, and is a favorite Easter alternative to whole spit-roasted lamb. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours Total Time: 3 hours, […]
Greek Cuts of Lamb Diagram and Translations
Starting at the head: In Greek: ΚΕΦΑΛΙ Transliteration: kefali Pronunciation: keh-FAH-lee In English: HEAD In Greek: ΛΑΙΜΟΣ Transliteration: laimos Pronunciation: leh-MOHS In English: SCRAG & NECK In Greek: ΣΤΗΘΟΣ Transliteration: stithos Pronunciation: STEE-thohs In English: together with ΚΟΙΛΙΑ BREAST In Greek: ΚΟΤΣΙ Transliteration: kotsi Pronunciation: KOHT-see In English: (FORE)SHANK In Greek: ΜΠΡΙΖΟΛΕΣ Transliteration: brizoles Pronunciation: […]
Tavva (Baked Lamb & Potatoes (or rice) with Tomatoes and Onions)
Ingredients: You can either use potatoes or rice in this recipe but traditionally Tavva is made with potatoes. 1 or 2 kilos of Lamb, any piece is OK but traditionally it was made with the fattier parts of meat. You can use shoulder, lamb chops or any piece you have at hand. Personally I prefer […]
Arni meh Aginares: Egg-Lemon Lamb with Artichoke Hearts
In Greek: αρνί με αγκινάρες, pronounced ar-NEE meh ahg-kee-NAH-res A Greek classic, this one-pot meal can also be made with kid. Be sure to include bones since they are a traditional part of this dish. The tangy egg-lemon sauce is the crowning touch, and is added just before serving. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes […]
Arnaki Kleftiko: Bandit’s Lamb
In Greek: αρνάκι κλέφτικο, pronounced ahr-NAH-kee KLEF-tee-koh This recipe is an adaptation of a dish fixed in the mountains by guerillas (bandits) who needed to cook without being seen. They placed the meat on coals in a hole, covered it up, and let it cook for up to 24 hours. No trace of any stolen […]
Easter Lamb Roasted with Artichokes and Potatoes from the Mani(Pelopennesos)
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 […]
Lamb and Goat greek recipes
Greek Cuts of Lamb Diagram and Translations Cooking with Lamb – Greek Cooking Tips Goat Stewed with Onions and Whole Garlic Goat with Onions and Olive Oil Easter Lamb Roasted with Artichokes and Potatoes Roasted Leg of Lamb with Wine, Garlic, Allspice, and Cheese Paithakia me Thymari: Grilled Chops with Thyme Rub Arni meh Aginares: […]