MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 8 hoursGot a jar of homemade harissa paste lingering in the fridge? Crack it open and put it to good use by making a batch of this North African classic, which features spiced lamb, rich broth, and plenty of...
Moroccan Chicken Stew
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 6 hours + marinatingSince it’s naturally low-carb, harissa paste is a great way to add spicy, smoky flavor to almost any dish—like this stew, which is a close cousin of traditional Moroccan tagine. When you...
Leg of Lamb with Mint & Green Beans
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 8 hoursWith just a few basic ingredients, this pared-down meal couldn’t be simpler—or more elegant. After hours in the slow cooker, the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender, and it’s a great counterpoint to the...
Lamb Rogan Josh
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 8 hoursThis delectable, mildly spicy curry is a staple of Kashmiri cuisine. It’s made with sweet tomatoes, warming chiles, and stimulating, aromatic spices like cardamom and cinnamon. If you like yours on the...
Lamb Korma
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 8 hoursGentle, warming, and wonderfully creamy, this mild Indian curry will soothe and satisfy body and soul alike. If you have leftovers, so much the better: curries always taste best the day after they’re...
Irish Lamb Shanks
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 8 hoursTraditional Irish stew is a simple yet delicious dish, but you can take it to the next level by using a couple of tricks: browning the meat before slow-cooking enhances the flavors, while adding the...
Greek Stifado
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 8 hoursOne thing’s for sure: Greeks know their way around the kitchen. This popular dish is proof: It’s served in almost every Greek tavern, and it features beef cooked in a rich tomato-and red-wine sauce...
Greek Kleftiko
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 4 hours + marinatingKleftiko is a rustic dish of tender lamb flavored with lemon and oregano and served with baked vegetables. Kleftiko translates as “stolen”: according to Greek legend, bandits would steal...
Fish Ball Tagine with Harissa
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 2 to 3 hoursPacked with aromatics like garlic, cumin, and harissa, this Tunisian favorite is perfect with cauliflower rice to help soak up its rich sauce. Like the such as the Make-Ahead Freezer Meatballs,...
Festive Turkey Meatballs
MAKES: 4 servings (20 meatballs)PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 3 to 4 hoursWe all know that homemade cranberry sauce goes best with roast turkey, especially during the festive season. Here, though, I’ve transformed that classic pairing into tender, juicy...