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Machboos Laham is a fragrant Gulf-style spiced lamb and rice pilaf. Tender lamb simmers with tomatoes, onions, baharat, and dried black limes, then is folded with saffron-kissed basmati and a whisper of rose water for a deeply aromatic, celebratory main.

Mansaf is Jordan’s national dish: tender lamb simmered in a tangy jameed-yogurt sauce, served over fragrant rice and flatbread, and topped with ghee-toasted almonds and pine nuts.

Hangikjöt is a classic Icelandic holiday dish of tender smoked lamb served with boiled potatoes, green peas, and a creamy white sauce, traditionally accompanied by rye bread. Savory, smoky, and comforting, it’s a festive centerpiece with simple sides that let the lamb shine.

Senegalese Dibi: smoky grilled lamb marinated with mustard, garlic, ginger, lemon, vinegar, and warm spices, finished with soft onions and served with baguette and fries.