La cucina di un popolo è la sola esatta testimonianza della sua civiltà. - Anonymous (The cuisine of a country is the only exact attestation of its civilization.)

Tender juicy Braised Lamb Shanks is another easy recipe to put together. Don’t you just love one pot recipes. Just pile everything in and let it braise until it falls off the bone.

The lamb shank is the leanest cut of lamb that requires very slow cooking. I always braise it in beef broth and red wine which gives it a great flavor. Blend this together with a miripoix, which we will call diced carrots, onions and celery .... Read More

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