Braised Lamb without juice

2 tablespoons coriander seeds 2 tablespoons fennel seeds 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 4 large lamb shanks (about 5 pounds) 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided[...]

4 lamb shanks 300ml crème fraiche 3cm fresh ginger 3 cloves garlic 2 onions 50g flaked almonds 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoon coriander seeds 2[...]

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[...]

4 (8 ounce) lamb shanks 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 fresh garlic cloves (or 1 tsp. garlic powder) 1 medium onion , chopped fine 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried[...]

4 (8 ounce) lamb shanks 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 fresh garlic cloves (or 1 tsp. garlic powder) 1 medium onion , chopped fine 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried[...]

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[...]