Braised Lamb without meat anise tomatoes herbs

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[...]

6 lamb shanks 1 large onion (sliced) 2 garlic cloves , minced 1/2 tablespoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon[...]

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves , crushed 1 teaspoon cumin seed 6 green onions , halved (scallions) 1 lb diced lamb or 1 1/2 lbs lamb shanks 2[...]

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[...]

6 lamb shanks 1 large onion (sliced) 2 garlic cloves , minced 1/2 tablespoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon[...]