After a long and hot afternoon, we had Karen over for a rustic Easter dinner.
On the menu: Lamb Stew over Brown Rice
And grilled cabbage + zucchini
The stew incorporated another third of the big lamb leg we got from the Organic Butcher a few weeks ago. Karen paid for it, so we’re cooking her dinners with it until it’s gone! [It’s in our freezer]
http://www.katheats.com/holiday-hoopla
This simple stew is hearty and delicious and can be made with beef, lamb or chicken.
Servings 4 bowls
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 pounds lamb leg cut into cubes [could also use beef or chicken]
- 3 cups broth
- 1 lb of red potatoes
- 2 carrots
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen greens
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown lamb in oil in the bottle of a large stockpot.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for an hour.
- Serve over brown rice
I couldn’t quite finish my stew or all of the grilled cabbage, which was pretty crunchy and hard to cut.
Plus I was obviously saving room for the next course!
Karen brought a flourless chocolate cake, and the icing on the cake was the icing on the cake!
Delicious + divine. We all went back for small slivers of seconds!
We may have to open the windows to sleep tonight – it’s still hot!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
Whoa! That cake looks amazing–I want a piece! 🙂 Recipe much???
KathEats says
store bought
Baking Books says
I’ve never tried a Flourless cake. Is it much different than…well, a “floured” one? 😉
The grilled zucchini looks amazing!
molly l. says
but oh-so-much more than just store bought— hotcakes, am i right?!
they did the catering for our wedding— highly recommend them even just for a quick meal while errand-running at barracks road.
KathEats says
You are correct!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
Grilled cabbage – never tried it but it looks yummy and I LOVE grilled zucchini.
The pics of the dessert and VERY easy on the eyes!
Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out says
I’m so jealous! I had a grilled zucchini fail last night!
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Yours looks divine.
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Those grilled veggies look great! I actually really love cabbage so having a big hunk like that looks perfect
Eileen says
That is a great-looking lamb stew! We had lamb chops tonight. We hate to admit it, but lamb is really, really delicious.
Happy Easter!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
WOW, tell Karen her cake looks delicious! I’ve never tried grilling cabbage before… I wonder if it would work better if you were to marinade it for a while and chop it into smaller wedges. Hmm… I feel some experiments coming on!
Stephanie says
What beautiful food! Happy Easter!
Ellie @ The Mommyist says
I can’t believe that cake is store bought. It looks too good!
Kat @ Cupcake Kat says
In my opinion lamb is the best dish for Easter! Your stew looks delicious and omg that cake is making me want another dessert right now
rebecca lustig says
the flourless choc cake was probably inspired by Passover 😉 hah
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says
Did you just throw a big wedge of cabbage on the grill? How long did that take to cook? Did it get tender?
KathEats says
Yup. We quartered it. It only got tender on the outer layers so I’d cut into smaller pieces next time.
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says
Good to know, thanks!
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
grilled cabbage + zucchini looks awesome!
but let’s not joke around…the cake with the icing…that would be my icing, too!
Hopefully Karen is feeling okay and strong; she is in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
Love the grill marks on the veggies. I swear, grill marks alone make me drool. I just saw a recipe for grilled romaine hearts with olive oil, bleu cheese, and pickled onions on top! YUM
Kayla says
I love how your stew recipe doesn’t require boiling for hours – hearty, simple, yet looks amazing.
Question: What type of broth did you use?
KathEats says
Concentrated chicken by Savory Choice
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
The grilled veggies look great! Never tried grilled cabbage before, but it sounds delicious!
Molly says
Grilled zucchini is always a good idea!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Karen looks great! I love her dress!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
That stew sounds delicious 🙂
Chad says
Kath – I want to compliment you on this unintimidatingly simple lamb stew recipe, which looks and sounds incredible.
KathEats says
Thanks!
The Teenage Taste says
Mmmmm…looks like a delicious meal followed by an even more delicious-looking dessert! I cannot believe it’s store-bought! 😛
Allie says
Yay for the heat 😀 LUCKY!! The grilled cabbage and zucchini looks super fresh and yummy. I also like Matt’s shirt 😀
Katie says
The cake looks amazing! Karen looks so beautiful!
Glad you guys had a wonderful easter!! xoxo
Ginger&Rice says
Gosh I just love me some cake.
Lamb is so tasty, especially in a big ‘ole gyro!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i didn’t grow up eating lamb so i don’t really enjoy it as an adult but i wonder if i would like a home-cooked version? the restaurant ones are too fancy schmansy
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
It’s definitely an unusual Easter feast, but it looks incredible!!
McKayla (green groats) says
That whole meal looks mighty good. I bet it tasted great with the brown rice! I made a lamb stew last week (http://greengroat.blogspot.com/2011/04/blog-post.html) as well, but I missed out on the potatoes!
Allison @ Happy Tales says
That grilled zucchini looks sooo good! Your easter dinner looked so simple and delicicous, thank you for sharing your memory with us!
kate@ahealthypassion says
food looks delish, I love sleeping with the windows open, seriously the best feeling ever!
Anne @ butter and bear says
That cake looks amazing!! So did the rest of dinner, but I happen to be a glutton for anything chocolate. Happy Easter!
kaila @ healthy helper! says
I loooove cabbage! But I always forget about it for some reason. I can’t wait to try it grilled…I never thought of eating it like that before!
staceyhealthylife says
That looks like a good cake. I think I might try this stew recipe bu use chicken instead of lamb.
Becky O'Brien says
If we had not eaten almost all of our leg of lamb for dinner (except for what is left over for my son’s lunch sandwich for work tomorrow), we’d be making that delicous looking stew! Will definitely keep the recipe on hand, though. Enjoyed a nice quiet dinner, then Frisbee outside (before the storm came) with our sons. Always special when we can all four get together. Happy Easter and Good NIght all!
Hilary says
Yummy! Grilled cabbage? Never would have thought!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
What an awesome Easter dinner! That cake looks amazing.
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
God, that cake looks amazing!
Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food says
mmmm flourless chocolate cake is my favorite of all time! 🙂
looks like a wonderful family meal, Happy Easter! 🙂
Jess @ NZ Girl Runs says
That stew would be good in a slow cooker, I would just stir the greens in near the end of cooking. I will keep it in mind for the next time I want a slow cooker dinner!
Christine says
I want a bbq for the soul reason on grilling veggies- my George Foreman grill isn’t cutting it!
Namaste Gurl says
Mmmm, looks like you had a wonderful easter! Family really is the best medicine, no? 🙂
Alaina says
It was a gorgeous day today! Looks like you had a nice Easter. 🙂
I’ll have to try that stew sometime! I don’t really cook with lamb all that often.
Hannah says
Seconds of dessert are what make life worth living 🙂 Happy easter!
Khushboo says
Wow, just look at the texture & thickness of that icing- I would have gone back for thirds 🙂
Tasha @ Voracious says
Lamb has become one of my very favorite things to eat. Especially lamb chops, and lamb stew! This one looks so rich and hearty, what a perfect meal. Especially since it’s finished off with that stunning cake. I would have gone back for seconds AND thirds!
Mom says
Cute dress on Karen!
cathy says
so lovely to see karen – sending her positive vibes as she continues on her journey.
i’m with you: lamb on easter. much better choice than ham! so glad you had such a fun easter sunday with friends and family – what holidays are really all about.
on another note: just started reading “the help” last night – five pages in and i am hooked!
Lauren says
Karen rocks! That cake looks incredible. 🙂 Happy Easter Kath!
Katherine: Unemployed says
take simple out of that recipe title; that is a work of art!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
That stew looks fabulous and what an amazing cake! I love flourless cakes! Sounds like a wonderful, relaxing way to end out the holidays.
Sarah (Running To Slow Things Down) says
What a delightful meal!! And the grilled veggies look simply divine. 😀
Char says
I’ve never thought to grill cabbage before. What an interesting idea!
Rebecca says
Karen seems like one amazing lady! She looks beautiful and radiant in that picture.
Now that it is warm up, I’m going to start getting on my dad’s case to grill so I can try some of your grilled creations! I love the idea of grilling cabbage.
Dalai Lina says
I always love your food, but I really LOVE your porch!
Angel7 says
That stew looks wonderful! I am all about any kind of stew.
The cake looks good as well! Love the delicious blueberries on it!
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Jo @ Jo In the Kitchen says
Oh my gosh, that cake looks amazing! And I love using fresh fruit as a garnish, too.
Noelle Loves Oatmeal and Apples says
I chop my cabbage (kale chip size) and bake it until it’s brown. Then add half greens half baked cabbage to my salads. YUM! Makes my salad sweet. Literally.
Alyssa says
That cake looks great 🙂 GF I’m guessing?? You guys should make an indian curry with that lamb…I love curried lamb, so good!
Casey says
Karen looks great! Hope she has been feeling well!