Name: Braised Lamb Shanks with Spring Vegetables and Spring Gremolata
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 1-to 1 1/4-pound lamb shanks; All purpose flour; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cups finely chopped onions (about 2 medium); 2 cups finely chopped peeled carrots; 1 1/4 cups finely chopped celery; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon (generous) tomato paste; 3 cups low-salt chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups Sauvignon Blanc or other dry white wine; 6 fresh Italian parsley sprigs; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon (packed) finely grated lemon peel; 1 tablespoon minced fresh green garlic or 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled 1 1/2-to 1 3/4-inch baby red potatoes or baby Yukon Gold potatoes; 8 ounces slender baby carrots, trimmed, peeled; 8 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 3 ounces fresh pea tendrils

Image may contain Plant Food Produce and Meal

Braised Lamb Shanks with Spring Vegetables and Spring GremolataKana Okada

Mint with lamb is a classic combination. Here, the mint is made into a gremolata, a garnish that is traditionally made with parsley and sprinkled over osso buco. And because spring is just around the corner, this long-cooked piece of meat is served with an assortment of baby veggies.

What to drink:

With the braised lamb, pour an earthy Côtes du Rhône. We like the black-cherry flavors of the C&écile Chassagne 2006 Séguret ($14).

Recipe notes

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.

London Fog Brownies

Yes, brownies can—and should—be made with white chocolate.

Mascarpone Cheesecake

An extra-silky filling (no water bath needed!) and a smooth sour cream topping make this the ultimate cheesecake.

Crème Anglaise

The silky French vanilla sauce that goes with everything.

Classic French Bouillabaisse With Rouille

This flexible recipe is all you need to bring this iconic Provençal seafood stew to your table.

Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.