Lamb on Easter: I guess it’s a thing, as is ham for some reason unbeknownst to me (probably a religious one, eh?). My sister’s in-laws celebrate Greek Easter, and every year they roast a whole lamb on a spit. Add in a little tzatziki sauce and you’re good to go, right?
As fun as that may be, it sounds a little ambitious for my liking, yet roasting a leg of lamb with rosemary is just so … classic. Not that there’s anything wrong with that; sometimes, though, I like a little unexpectedness in my menu.
So I’ve got three ideas for you: they’re easy lamb dishes to prepare, but each one has that little surprise that will knock your — and your guests’ — socks off.
Have you seen the post about my spectacular lamb rub yet? It’s a keeper — it even pleased the top chef in my family: my dad. Grilling a butterflied leg of lamb is a fun alternative to roasting, especially if you’ve got the hankerin’ for some of the spring weather we’ve been having. And no one will expect the middle eastern flavors on Easter, trust me.
If you’re having a smaller crowd or just enjoy making individual portions for each of your guests, I suggest lamb chops with cherry balsamic sauce. This is a recipe that Keith and I make often, and it’s recently gotten rave reviews from said dad as well.
Finally, I stumbled across this crock pot recipe for lamb chops in apricot curry. Just like the middle eastern flavors in the rub, no one will expect curry on Easter, and the apricot nectar adds a celebratory springy touch, don’t you think? Besides, preparing your meal and leaving it to cook on its own is a rather tempting prospect….
What are you preparing for Easter dinner this year?
Clacked by Debbie McDuffee
on Apr 10, 2009 @ 12:11 EST5EDT
