It’s beginning to look a lot like Friendsgiving!
If you are planning to nosh out on a bevy of dishes that help celebrate this season of friendship, then I have a main dish item you and your crew are going to love. It is pretty easy to make and takes a little over an hour to create from start to finish. It is also a great alternative to the status-quo of turkey, Cornish hen, or chicken, and tastes delish!
Fans of lamb know that it can be savory with a hint of sweetness, and offers tender and juicy meat protein that most every meat eater likes. I was late to the lamb party, but this recipe was a game-changer for me. After making it a few years ago for my family, I instantly added it to my rotation of dishes.
What’s so good about my Rosemary Lamb Steaks Recipe is that it tastes even better the next day! Once the rosemary and other ingredients marinade overnight, they help make the lamb even more moist and tender, which is an even better tasting meal the next day. Be sure to make enough for seconds (or thirds!).
Here’s what you will need:
- 4 lamb steaks or lamb chops
- 2 medium sized shallots
- 1 tbs black pepper
- 1 tbs season salt
- 1 tbs kosher salt
- 4 sprigs of rosemary
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, diced
- 2 tbs Irish butter
Here’s how to make my Rosemary Lamb Steaks
- Season to taste lamb steaks/chops/rack with salt, pepper, and season salt.
- Place lamb in skillet with 1 tbs olive oil and brown on both sides
- Set lamb aside to cool
- In small bowl, mix shallots, pepper, kosher salt, rosemary, garlic, Worcestershire sauce in bowl and stir with spoon
- Place 1/2 tbs olive oil on baking pan, then add browned lamb on the pan
- Pour rosemary mixture on top of lamb
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes
- Remove lamb from oven, then place a square of Irish butter on top of each steal/chop
- Put back in oven for another 10 minutes
- Take lamb out of oven, then let rest
- Serve on top of potatoes or rice
As a side, you can make buttered potato casserole or serve on a bed of white or brown rice. The possibilities are endless!
Here are a few of my tips for a fun and festive Friendsgiving:
Theme out
Having a theme for your Friendsgiving fete is always a good idea. You can choose a more formal sit down style, or opt for a buffet style with a makeshift photo booth with props.
This year, we are doing a Friendsgiving that is serve-yourself style with a checkered tablecloth and fall-esque embellishments.
If you need fall cocktail recipes to go with your Friendsgiving festivities, click HERE.
Games aplenty
A fun and well-talked about Friendsgiving should include a few games. Card games like Uno and board games like Monopoly or Scrabble always are a hit. You can even give small prizes to the winners, too.
Take it home
Make sure to have plenty of storage-ware for your Friendsgiving guests to take home with them. Fill it with goodies from the meal and leave a cute message on it to continue the Friendsgiving vibes.
I have joined up with a bunch of blogger friends for a Friendsgiving Virtual Potluck! Be sure to check the recipes below out for wonderful Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving recipe and craft ideas!
Appetizers
Baked Brie with Honey & Walnuts from Kelley of Mountain Mama Cooks
Reindeer Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball from Julie of Julie Blanner
Salads
Sauteed Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries and Walnuts from Shashi of Savory Spin
Creamy Brussels Sprouts Salad from Faith of An Edible Mosaic
Main Dishes
Savory Vegetable Crisp from Bree of Baked Bree
Rosemary Lamb Steaks from Danyelle of The Cubicle Chick
Turkey Pot Pie from Kelly of Eat Picks
Side Dishes
Fried Brussels Sprouts from Erin of The Almond Eater
Cheesy Horseradish Mashed Potato Casserole from Renee of Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip from April of April Golightly
Sauteed Garlic-Butter Mushrooms from Linda of Simply Healthyish Recipes
Easy Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole Recipe from Mel of Adventures of Mel
Cornbread Stuffing with Chorizo from Isabel of Isabel Eats
Bacon Brussels Sprouts from Kara of Kara J. Miller
Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole from Jennifer of Show Me the Yummy
Amazing Gluten Free Thanksgiving Stuffing from Sommer of A Spicy Perspective
Pumpkin Caramelized Onion Gratin from Denise of Chez Us
Crockpot Mac & Cheese from Leanette Fernandez of Funtastic Life
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts au Gratin from Rachel Gurk of Rachel Cooks
Drinks
Spiced Pumpkin Margarita from Sharon of Cupcakes and Cutlery
Breads
Sourdough Pull Apart Rolls from Erica of Buttered Side Up
How to Make Homemade Butterhorn Rolls from Mel of Flour on My Fingers
Sweet Dinner Rolls from Jocelyn of Grandbaby Cakes
Parker House Rolls from Irvin of Eat the Love
Desserts
Sugar Pie from Julie of The Little Kitchen
Oatmeal Apple Crisp from Julie of Peanut Butter Fingers
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake from Eden of Sugar and Charm
Strudel Pastry from Justine of The Typical Mom
Tahini Hawaij Pumpkin Pie from Amy of What Jew Wanna Eat
Turkey Cookies from Meaghan of The Decorated Cookie
Mini Apple Pie Bites from Lynsey of MoscatoMom
Kabocha squash pie from Hilah of hilahcooking
Pecan Pie Cupcakes from Courtney of Pizzazzerie
Coconut Cream Pie from Schnelle of Brooklyn Active Mama
Chocolate chip cheesecake from Jeannette of Hispana Global
Chocolate Pecan Pie from Kate of I Heart Eating
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes from Chelsea of Someday I’ll Learn
Turkey Donut Race Cars For Thanksgiving Treats from Theresa of Chewable Structures
Crafts and Centerpieces
Cinnamon Stick Holiday Candle Place Setting from Alli of Made with HAPPY
Metallic Pumpkin Luminaries from Amy of As The Bunny Hops
Easy centerpiece that will stun + party favor from Noelle of Oh Happy Play
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