Braised Lamb without nuts yogurt cream caramel

For the root vegetables: 10 small carrots, peeled and cut into medium dice 8 small turnips, peeled and cut into medium dice 8 small parsnips, peeled and cut[...]

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

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[...]

For lamb 2 1/4 pound boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large tomato, peeled , seeded, and finely[...]