If I had my druthers (I love that word BTW), I would eat lamb more frequently. And since I am pretty much in charge of our kitchen, I could make that happen. But do I?

No. And why is that you might legitimately ask? Well, the main reason is that I fall into the same rut as some other cooks when it comes to thinking about what to serve for dinner night after night after night. I simply don’t think about serving lamb as often as I should. And of course, there is the expense involved. Lamb is more expensive than other meat. Plus, it isn’t as readily available. But that’s not a good enough justification for always thinking “chicken” or “beef” before “lamb”. Because I usually have all three in my freezer! So, I think it mainly boils down to laziness.  

Now, if I were the kind of person who made New Year’s resolutions, serving more lamb would top my list. (That and using up what I have in my freezer and pantry before the pull dates.) (There’s that lazy tendency rearing its ugly head again.)

Anyway, the list you find below enumerates the lamb dishes I love the most and plan to make again and again over the next few years. And as far as my laziness tendency is concerned, I’m working on it. That and my propensity towards impatience. I really need to work on that too! And I want it fixed – NOW!! (Wish me luck!)

Well, that’s all for today. We are going with friends (Tim and Suzie and Todd and Cindy) tonight to see and hear Kenny Barron perform at Jazz Alley. Mr. Barron is a renowned jazz pianist, composer, educator, & NEA (National Endowment for the Arts) Jazz Master. And he is still performing at 80 years young. Yeah, for that! So, it should be a grand evening spent with great friend and listening to great music. In my book, life just doesn’t get any better.

But before I let you go; I need to let you know that I have been cursed all day with an ear worm. And I thought I would share this with you to perhaps help me free myself of this odious condition. So, along with my list of favorite lamb recipes, I offer my “ear worm words” in place of the real words to My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music. Please don’t hesitate to sing or hum along.

My Favorite Things (Patti style)

Sprinkles on cookies

And aioli on fishes

Italian tomatoes in savory dishes

Chile con carne and buffalo wings

These are a few of my favorite things

Sauces and gravies

And things made with whole wheat

Bread from my oven, always a real treat

Salads with dressing, happiness brings

These are a few of my favorite things

Vegetables roasted and corn off the grill

Rare steak with mushrooms, always a thrill

Casseroles baking, and my timer that pings

These are a few of my favorite things.

When my sauce breaks

When my phone rings

When I’m feeling mad

I simply remember my favorite things

And then I don’t feel so bad

And as always, peace and love to all. (And sorry for the ear worm!)   

MY FAVORITE LAMB RECIPES

Baked Rack of Lamb with a Savory Topping

Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Rack of Lamb

Grilled Lamb Patties with Rosemary and Thyme

Grilled Lamp Patties with Tzatziki

Grilled Rosemary and Garlic Marinated Lamb Chops

Ground Lamb Meatballs in a Garam Masala Sauce

Irish Lamb Stew with Roasted Root Vegetables

Lamb Ragu with Penne Pasta

Oven Baked Lamb Chops

Oven Roasted Herb and Garlic Crusted Rack of Lamb

Palócleves (Hungarian Lamb Soup with Sour Cream)

Rack of Lamb with Kalamata-Rosemary Crust

Roasted Leg of Lamb with Garlic, Rosemary, Thyme, and Dijon Mustard

Stuffed Boneless Leg of Lamb