Recipes with lamb

Grilled Caucasian shashlik from the Russian Tea Room: lamb kebabs marinated overnight in lemon, dill, garlic, and bay leaf, skewered with tomatoes, onions, and peppers. Served over rice.

Lamb vindaloo, the fiery Goan curry with vinegar-marinated lamb, toasted whole spice paste, and 14 cloves of garlic. Punchy, tangy, and intensely aromatic.

Microwave lamb stew delivers tender, herb-scented lamb with carrots and potatoes in a thickened gravy, all from the microwave. Faster than a stovetop braise, with the clean, comforting flavor of a classic lamb stew.

This unique bread made of honey, lamb and tomatoes is a great addition to dinner. Can be served plain or with a spread of your choice.

Tender strips of lamb seared with cumin, coriander, and allspice, then spooned over fluffy couscous. This quick Yemeni fatah brings bold Middle Eastern warmth to your table in just 30 minutes.

Mild Mexican dish with the savory flavor of lamb, beans, sour cream, tomatoes and onions all rolled up in tortillas, covered in salsa and cheese and baked.

Kashmiri lamb stew (gosht): tender lamb in a creamy cashew-and-yogurt gravy with warm whole spices, tomatoes and potatoes. A rich, aromatic Indian curry, gently spiced rather than fiery.

Try this simple, yet succulent Japanese dish that is made with chicken broth, soy sauce and a bit of sherry.

Authentic Mexican birria with lamb, veal, and pork rubbed in a toasted ancho-guajillo-cascabel chili paste, marinated overnight, and slow-roasted until falling off the bone. Served with tomato broth, onion, and oregano.

Tender lamb chunks braised with turmeric, cardamom, and nutmeg, then folded with wilted spinach and tangy yogurt. This Afghan stew packs warm spice and bright citrus over fluffy rice pilaf.

Alton Brown's homemade gyro meat: ground lamb processed to a paste with onion, garlic, and herbs, baked and pressed dense so it slices thin, served on pita with cool homemade tzatziki, tomato, and feta.