Recipe: Braised Lamb with Cannellini Beans and Lavender–Mint Gremolata

As this week's forecast confirms, spring is still in its fickle phase. Like it or not, we're probably facing several more nights of sweaters-under-jackets weather, which is why our dinnertime docket now includes this well-timed recipe from chef Adam Mali of San Francisco's Brasserie S&P. Though the dish has the hearty soul of a braise, lavender gives it a springtime lilt: Mali uses the leaves as a braising aromatic, and he also combines them with mint and parsley to make a vibrant, Italian gremolata.
Recipe Roundup: March 7, 2013

What are your weekend cooking plans? Here are the recipes we're eyeing to cure a case of the winter-that-just-won't-quit blues.
Blood Orange Margaritas [Smitten Kitchen]
This brilliantly hued, sweet-tart cocktail is an enticing alternative to hiding under the covers until spring.
Bulgur Maple Porridge [NYT]
There's only so much oatmeal a person can eat. A warm, nutty porridge of lightly sweetened bulgur topped with nuts and dried fruit is a welcome substitute.
Irish Lamb Stew [Simply Recipes]
For a slightly simpler preparation and meltingly tender results, ask your butcher to de-bone a leg of lamb and chop it into... Read more >
July's Best Recipes
DBGB's delicious lamb ribs
News Feed: April 22, 2011
The dos and don'ts of dumpster diving. [Chow]
Theater concessions aren't just for showtimes anymore. [NYT]
Whether ham or lamb this Easter, Saveur's got you covered. [Saveur]
And the Best Sommelier in America is... [WSJ]
The Los
Recipes: Spring Lamb
Ming Tsai's green peppercorn–crusted lamb with asparagus and rotini
Recipe: Dano Hutnik's Lamb Stew with Parsnips, Bacon, and Fennel
Planning on hibernating during the long, cold weekend? Be sure to curl up with a bowl of this satisfying lamb stew from chef Dano Hutnik.
News Feed: November 22
French cuisine now on UNESCO's world heritage list. [TIME]
2010 was a boom year for cookbooks. [NPR]
Alaskan fisheries on track for a hugely successful harvest. [Anchorage Daily News]
SFMOMA has opened its exhibit on wine. [WSJ]
The return of the turduken? [NYP]
Recipe: Couscous with Lamb and Mint Dressing
Let's be honest: it's Monday, and an ambitious home-cooked meal is the last idea we want to entertain right now. But don't dial for delivery just yet! This minty Mediterranean couscous dish is big on flavor and free of heavy lifting. (All you need is a pot, a pan, and a blender.)
Recipe: Grilled Rack of Lamb with Honey–Pasilla Glaze
Slender and dark, the mild pasilla chile is the dried descendent of the chilaca pepper. Mexican chefs treasure its earthy flavor and soft heat, sprinkling it in stews, moles, and sauces for meat dishes. For his delicious grilled rack of lamb, JBF Award winner Rick Bayless toasts and blends the chilies with honey and spices to produce a glossy and brightly flavored marinade.
On the Menu: Bobby Hellen Cooks a Dream Feast for Meatavores
We're doing things a little differently at the Beard House tonight: revered meat "prodigy" and Resto chef Bobby Hellen is roasting an entire pig and lamb for a nose-to-tail, family-style meal of meat mania (we won't tell your doctor if you don't tell ours). Check out the evening's goods:
Boudin Noir Tart with Cheddar–Apple Purée Crumble; and Lamb Heart Confit with Celeriac and Chestnuts
Pig’s Leg Salad with Chicory, Pig’s Ears, and Warm Guanciale Vin
Lamb Neck Salad with Banyuls and Caramelized Yogurt
Porchetta with Fennel Pollen, Rosemary, Thyme, and Pig Liver
Lamb Roulade with Lemon Zest and Parsley
Pork Ribs with Salt and Pepper
Lamb Ribs with Belgian Carbonnade Sauce and Pickled Carrots
Charcuterie Plate > Boudin Blanc, Lamb–Pepper Sausage, Pork–Garlic Sausage, Andouille Sausage, Pork Liver Pâté, and Head Cheese, Served with Whole-Grain Mustard, Apples, and Frisée
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