Ragout of Lamb with Vegetables, Farro and Lentils
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Did you know that February is Lamb Lovers month? What better way to celebrate February 14, the day of love and friendship, than with a romantic dish made with American Lamb.
Our Valentine’s Day is traditionally spent at home. Restaurants are overpriced at this time and reservations must be made months and months ahead. It’s a big deal to our family because I spend the day cooking a special dinner. If a baby sitter is available, the set up is an intimate dinner for two. If not, then our intimate dinner turns into a family feast. Either way, we thoroughly enjoy each other’s company because the spread is so special, it’s like sitting around the dinner table awaiting a holiday meal.
I’ve been wanting to make a lamb ragout for quite some time. Now is the perfect time because winter is in full swing and this slow simmering stew is rich, flavorful and a great dish that highlights the tenderness of the boneless lamb shoulder. I incorporated some of my favorite herbs, vegetables, grains and legumes in this recipe but this cozy stew can be customized with whatever produce is in season or your personal ingredient preference.
To make this Valentine’s Day an extra special celebration, The American Lamb Board is helping us celebrate love, friendship and lamb! Win amazing prizes the next few weeks in February by entering their Lamb Lovers Libs: Lamb is for Lovers Recipe for Romance Contest.
You can win:
Week one: 8 shanks and Dutch oven
Week two: Racks and Roses – 2 racks of lamb and a dozen roses
Week three: 5 pounds of Ground Lamb and a set of eight Moscow Mule Mugs
Week four: $500 gift card to Sur La Table
This fun contest will determine your Language of Lamb Love while at the same time, give you the opportunity to win these great prizes all month long.
Do you think you’re a Classic Romantic, Homebody Lover or are you Looking for Love? Take the survey and find out. I was classified as a Classic Romantic and thought this lamb ragout would suit my category. Either way, it was delicious and a hit with my husband and that’s all that matters.
Make ragout of lamb this Valentine’s Day. This dish is very simple to prepare but takes time and patience. Because it epitomizes slow cooking, you have more than enough time to prepare dessert while the ragout stews over the stove. Serve ragout with dry red wine and slices of French baguette or seasoned crostinis. By the time the ragout is ready to be enjoyed, you’ll have a complete and memorable romantic dinner ready to be devoured.
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Recipe adapted from Bonappetit
