I think it is always good to have a few marinade recipes one can use for various meats. This lamb marinade comes from the recipe book Mexico in Mzansi which I reviewed in 2024. It can be used for any cut of lamb, but works well with lamb shoulder, and chops.
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Stewing in our own mistakes
I am always amazed when I see people blame others for their own short sightedness. Every December, when people get stranded at the airport because of snow, they blame the Government. It is never their own fault for booking a trip without adequate insurance. And if they are stuck in a foreign country for any reason what-so-ever, they expect their Government to come and fetch them. Again, not their fault for booking a holiday without adequate cover. If I were the person in charge, I would just leave them there and let them figure it out. But, the latest saga has me wondering how on earth people think. Passports are valid for 10 years from date of issue if you are an adult. And most countries expect you to have 6 months validity from the day you depart to go home.
Being a responsible traveller
So, surely before you book a flight you check to see if your passport is valid? No airline will let you board a flight if they know you will be denied entrance to the country you are travelling to. The reason for this is because they would have to cover the cost of getting you home. It is the same reason they do not allow travellers whose passport names differ to the name on the ticket! And for sure they will not let you fly without a Visa, if the country you are going to has that requirement. These are all simple things a responsible traveller will check before they travel. And they should not expect the airline to make an exception for them for any reason! Do you know when your passport expires, and how long before it does do you renew it? Have you ever been denied boarding?
Take a look at this inspiring recipe for ♥ Lamb Marinade ♥ from Lavender and Lime #LavenderAndLime Share on X
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Lamb Marinade
Ingredients
- 60 mls rose harissa
- 30 mls olive oil
- 15 mls coconut sugar
- 5 mls ground cumin
- 5 mls smoked paprika
- 5 mls fine salt
- 5 mls freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 2.5 mls ground coriander
- 1.25 mls ground cinnamon
Method
For the marinade
- Place the harissa, oil, sugar, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic, coriander, and cinnamon into a bowl
- Whisk to combine and use as needed
Notes
See the links below for blog posts I published on August 25:
- 2024: What Have You Done?
- 2021: Nuoc Cham
- 2017: Strawberry Mousse Cake
- 2016: Pomegranate Concentrate
- 2015: Roast Potato Wedges
- 2014: Cinnamon Sugar
- 2011: Slow Cooked Beef Short Ribs
- 2010: Chocolate Macaroons
I have loved marinades ‘forever’ but must admit yours is a real original! Have never even seen rose petals in a harissa . . . and smoked paprika I also love I would never had the nous to use! Can see it going well with lamb . . . shoulder methinks please!
For sure, lamb shoulder is ideal for this 🙂
Delicious! This was one of my mother’s favorite dishes though I think she made it a little differently.
Amalia
xo
Do you have her recipe?
I love all the spices in the marinade..should try it with my lamb neck some time.
let me know how it works out 🙂
Hi Tandy, this sounds like a lovely marinade. With regards to the stupidity, my view is that ‘nanny’ states have allowed people to deflect all consequences for their actions back to their government. This is why what you described happens. People are totally irresponsible because their governments bail them out. I would leave them there too. It even happens here. People build houses in flood zones and then expect aid from government
You have hot the nail on the head! We should run the world 😉
I love rose harissa! And yes, I actually know when my pasport expires!!!
Rose harissa is so amazing, and I think it is time for me to make some more 🙂
What a great combination of flavors in this marinade.
Thank you!
I don’t know much about cooking lamb, but I can tell at a glance that’s a dynamite marinade! Sounds perfect for seitan or tempeh to me. 🙂
Let me know if you try it with either 🙂
Oh yes i agree about the passports! it seems like blame is the name of the game these days instead of taking personal responsibility. Grrrr
I see it everywhere!
Sounds so good. I love that the marinade can be made in advance too.
me too 🙂
That marinade sounds incredible, Tandy!
I can imagine it making lamb shoulder melt‑in‑your‑mouth delicious 😋
thank you Veronica 🙂
Such a lovely marinade, Tandy! And the lamb looks exceptionally tender and perfectly cooked.
Thank you 🙂