Stunning side dish: Baby carrots and figs

I had a glorious bunch of baby carrots from the local farmers market in the fridge, plus a nice basket of fresh, fat, juicy black figs. Hmmm.

Yes, it works as a combination and makes an exceptional side dish that’s sure to impress the boss or your family. This idea of combining fruit and vegetables comes from places around the Mediterranean - like the south of France, Middle East and North Africa.

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Braised lamb shanks done right

I love lamb, when it’s real lamb - grass fed and preferably locally grown - and when it’s properly prepared. A lot of folks have a real dislike for lamb, which I’m pretty sure stems from eating lamb that’s either mutton, or lamb that hasn’t had most of the visible fat removed. It’s the fat which contributes to the ‘gamey’ flavor that a lot of people don’t like about lamb.

It doesn’t have to be like that.

I make lamb that avowed lamb haters love.

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