Braised Lamb without potatoes

2 lamb shanks about 1 ½ lb each ¼ cup olive oil ½ yellow onion , diced 2-3 large cloves garlic , minced 32 oz organic vegetable stock (OK, I’m lazy, I used a[...]

12 dried shiitake mushrooms 2 1/2 cups boiling water 1 3-inch-long piece fresh ginger, peeled, thickly sliced 3 garlic cloves, peeled 3/4 cup coarsely chopped[...]

1/2 cup whole green cardamom pods 1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine 1 (750 ml) bottle dry white wine 1/2 cup honey , divided 1/2 cup whole espresso beans 15[...]

4 1/2 lbs leg of lamb , bone-in rinsed and patted dry 3 tablespoons olive oil kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper 2 cups chicken stock 750 ml fruity[...]