3 braised lamb with and dried fruit Recipes

extra-virgin olive oil, cut 1 inch thick) lamb shoulder chops, salt, freshly ground pepper, ground coriander, garlic, halved, thyme , plus more for garnish, big, jammy red wine , such as california zinfandel, dried cherries, dried california apricots, quartered, low-sodium beef broth

dry white wine, olive oil, shallots, chopped fine, carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice, garlic cloves, chopped fine, leek (white and pale green part only), halved lengthwise, washed well, and chopped fine, a bouquet garni composed of 1 bay leaf , 1 fresh thyme sprig, and 1/4 bunch fresh parsley sprigs tied together in a cheesecloth bag, cumin seed, coriander seeds, lamb shanks (about 6 lb total ), olive oil, all-purpose flour, vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped, water, tart apples such jonathan, fresh orange juice, dried figs, chopped, dried pitted dates, chopped, dried apricots, chopped, raisins, fresh mint leaves, washed well , spun dry, and shredded fine