LUNCH
Pork & Kohlrabi Stew
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 2 hoursMy mom used to make this stew with homegrown kohlrabi when I was a kid, and I just loved it. So I came up with this low-carb version, which has the added bonus of being exceptionally rich in potassium...
Osso Buco with Gremolata
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 4 to 5 hoursOsso buco, which translates as “pierced bone” in Italian, involves cooking veal shanks on low for several hours, and they’re well worth the wait: they’re amazingly tender and juicy, thanks, in...
Moussaka
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 25 minutesCOOKING TIME: 8 hoursLaced with a simple, homemade béchamel sauce, this slow-cooker moussaka is the very best low-carb version of everyone’s favorite Greek casserole. IngredientsMOUSSAKA:2 medium (680 kg/1.5 lb) eggplants1...
Moroccan Lamb Stew
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...
