Braised Lamb Shanks with broth

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 3/4- to 1-pound lamb shanks 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 1 1/2cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped[...]

4 3/4 lbs lamb shanks 2 tablespoons oil 4 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped carrot 1 cup chopped parsnip 4 sprigs thyme 2 whole[...]