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Shop the Trend: Navajo-Inspired Prints

Hannah Weil — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:30:46 PDT

Isabel Marant, Proenza Schouler, and L.A.M.B.'s Fall collections set the tone for the rich Navajo prints we're after this season - they seem like the perfect antidote to dreary days, and perfect in front of a crackling fire. Bright, bold prints with textural intrigue bring the southwestern theme home on maxi skirts, dresses, jackets, and covetable cape knits. We've scanned the marketplace for the very best of the statement-quality prints, all you have to do is click through to shop and channel the trend for yourself.

L.A.M.B. Spring 2012 Presentation

FabSugar — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:59:33 PDT

High buns and teetering heels stole the show at L.A.M.B's Spring 2012 presentation, setting the sexy-sporty tone of the whole collection. Case in point: utilitarian jumpsuits for day and baby-doll dresses for night. Our favorite look? A fitted reptile-print suit with bold blue heels and an oversized day bag, but to see the whole collection, watch our coverage now!

L.A.M.B. Spring 2012

Brittney Stephens — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:33:06 PDT

For her Spring 2012 presentation, Gwen Stefani served up her usual sassiness in terms of bold prints, sexy cuts, and sky-high heels. Get a load of her utilitarian jumpsuits and paperbag shorts, tribal-chic printed blouses, and more when you click through the slideshow - and stay tuned for our full review of the collection.

Grill This! Lamb Chops With Garlic and Anchovies

Katie Sweeney — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:04:19 PDT

Adventurous eaters, if you're looking for something to grill this weekend, you've got to make these succulent lamb chops. They are absolutely amazing! With tons of garlic, mint, chiles, and anchovies, the marinade is slightly spicy and super flavorful. Don't leave out the anchovies; their briny saltiness enhances the lamb.

Although the recipe calls for overnight marinating, it's really quick and easy to make. You simply toss the ingredients into a food processor and blend. The chops cook on the grill in under 10 minutes. Serve as an appetizer or an entree alongside a salad and corn on the cob. Fans of lamb, get the wonderful recipe now.

Grilled Meats Galore!

YumSugar — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:32:19 PDT

Calling all carnivores! Have I got a treat for you: here are our best grilled meat recipes. Since the time is right for you to put some beef (or pork, or lamb) on the barbie, make the most of these dishes now. Nothing goes better with grilled meat than a glass of red wine, so don't forget to pick up a bottle while you're at the grocery store!

Tri-tip with chimichurri	Pork and mango skewers	Leg of lamb with rosemary and mustard
Cachaça-marinated hanger steak	Pork tenderloin with red pepper sauce	Lamb chops with blackberry relish

Must Make: Spike's Spectacular Lamb Burger

Katie Sweeney — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:04:43 PDT

When it comes to burgers, there are certain chefs that you can count on for awesome recipes. Bobby Flay and Rachael Ray are old standbys while Spike Mendelsohn is a relative newcomer to take the burger world by storm. I've got a copy of the former Top Cheftestant's cookbook, and it's amazing! It's filled with creative condiments, scrumptious shakes, and most importantly, unbelievable burgers.

Take his lamb burger, for example. The ground lamb is infused with fresh herbs and chopped onion. Once cooked, the succulent patty is topped with whipped feta and a thick yogurt sauce. The messy but exquisite burger is unlike any other I've tasted. It's hearty, juicy, salty, and creamy. You've got to try it out: check out Spike's recipe now.

Have You Got a Leg Up on Lamb?

Susannah Chen — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:20:27 PDT

In addition to learning about lamb butchery at a recent lunch hosted by the American Lamb Board, I also gleaned a number of remarkable facts about sheep farming in the United States, many of which heightened my intrigue for the ruminant livestock known as lamb. I'm curious to know how many of the facts will surprise you, so I've put together a quiz to find out if you're on the same page. Don't be sheepish about your knowledge - take the quiz now!

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Lamb Romesco Pizza Is Different, but Delicious

Katie Sweeney — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:33:48 PDT

I've never met a pizza I didn't like and am always looking for new and unusual toppings, so when I received a recipe from Chef Eric Lee of Simi Winery for lamb sausage pizza, it went on the top of my must-make list. With the roasted red pepper sauce, slightly spicy sausage, and tangy feta cheese, it's a nontraditional but super flavorful pizza. Once you make the romesco, the pizza comes together quickly. Cook at high heat for maximum crispness. If you're a fan of lamb, you've got to try this pizza! Here's the recipe.

Are You Interested in Learning How to Break Down Meat?

Katie Sweeney — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:37:16 PDT

While I'm not sure if I could slaughter my own animals, I'm ready to learn how to break down a carcass. I've taken out the backbone of chickens and turkeys, and after watching a fascinating demonstration on lamb butchery at a lunch hosted by the American Lamb Board, I want to learn how to slice a larger animal into its primal cuts. How about you? Have you ever sliced a lamb or pig into pieces?

Springtime Is Ripe For Loving Lamb!

YumSugar — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:41:57 PDT

Artichokes, asparagus, peas, and rhubarb aren't the only products of nature that taste best between April and June - so do certain cheeses and meats, which are at their palate-pleasing pinnacle, too. Perhaps the most notable of these is lamb, not only for its symbolism during Easter, but also because the birth of lambs coincides with the first grass growth of Spring.

Enjoy the tender meat's unusual barnyard notes with a few of our top-choice recipe ideas below - like pistachio-pesto lamb lollipops to a classic French navarin.

Moussaka	Pesto Lamb Lollipops	Moroccan Lamb Tagine
Cardamom Lamb Chops	Navarin of Lamb	Grilled Leg of Lamb