I think that when a lot of people think of lamb, they think of celebrations, the holidays, etc. It is my opinion that lamb shouldn’t be something reserved for a special occasion. It is a marvelous meat with a grassy flavor. It tastes excellent in many forms (see: lamb burger) and it’s really easy to impress people with lamb and supremely hard to screw up. This is why when we had some friends from out of town come over for dinner recently, I made this beautiful, herbaceous leg of lamb. Served with a simple green salad and some of my favorite smashed potatoes, it was a true crowd pleaser. It is my philosophy that when you have people over for dinner, there should always be too much of everything. Too much food, too much wine and too much laughter.This is, of course, why we started this meal with a cheese plate, a tomato tart and a bottle of Sofia Brut Rose. And why we end the meal by sending our guests home with something sweet like homemade cookies and a can of Chardonnay! Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb Ingredients: Method:This lamb is easy and should be served alongside whatever makes you happy. Although I think that Diamond Collection Claret is the peanut butter to the lamb’s jelly.
1 3-4 lb. boneless leg of lamb
1 bunch parsley, flat
1 bunch rosemary
3 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme
8 cloves garlic
1 Tsp. Kosher Salt
½ C. Panko Bread Crumbs
¼ Cup Olive OilPlaylist
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