Best 9 Provençal Leg Of Lamb With Potato Gratin Recipes

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Looking for a hearty and flavorful dish to impress your dinner guests? Try this Provençal Leg of Lamb with Potato Gratin, a classic French dish that combines succulent lamb, aromatic herbs, and creamy potatoes. The leg of lamb is marinated in a flavorful blend of garlic, thyme, rosemary, and olive oil, then slow-roasted until tender and juicy. The potato gratin is made with thinly sliced potatoes, cream, Gruyère cheese, and a hint of nutmeg, creating a rich and decadent side dish. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, this recipe will guide you through the process of preparing this delicious Provençal specialty.

This article also includes a recipe for a refreshing Salade Niçoise, a classic French salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans, potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and tuna. The dressing is a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and herbs. For a sweet ending, the article features a recipe for a classic French dessert, Crème Brûlée. This creamy custard dessert is topped with a layer of caramelized sugar, creating a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

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EASY PROVENCAL LAMB



Easy Provencal Lamb image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (6- to 7-pound) bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed and tied
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 cloves), divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds ripe red tomatoes, cored and 1-inch-diced
1/2 cup good olive oil
1/2 cup good honey, divided
1 large Spanish onion, sliced
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary plus branch of rosemary for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place the leg of lamb in a large roasting pan fat side up and pat it dry with paper towels. Combine the mustard, 1 tablespoon of the garlic, the rosemary, balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a mini food processor and pulse until the garlic and rosemary are minced. Spread the mixture on the lamb.
  • Place the tomatoes, olive oil, 1/4 cup of the honey, the onion, the remaining 2 tablespoons garlic, 2 tablespoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper in a bowl and toss well. Pour the tomato mixture around the lamb and tuck in the thyme and rosemary sprigs. Drizzle the lamb with the remaining 1/4 cup of honey.
  • Roast for 20 minutes. Turn the heat down to 350 degrees F and roast for another 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until a meat thermometer registers 130 to 135 degrees F for medium-rare. Place the lamb on a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Discard the herb stems and return the tomatoes to the oven to keep warm. Slice the lamb, arrange on a platter, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve with the tomatoes and pan juices spooned on top. Garnish with a branch of rosemary.

EASY PROVENçAL LAMB



Easy Provençal Lamb image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     Garlic     Lamb     Tomato     Roast     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Rosemary     Winter     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (6- to 7-pound) bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed and tied
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 cloves), divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds ripe red tomatoes, cored and 1-inch diced
1/2 cup good olive oil
1/2 cup good honey (see note), divided
1 large Spanish onion, sliced
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Note: You'll want to use a liquid-rather than a solid-honey for this recipe so it can be drizzled on the lamb.

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Place the leg of lamb in a large roasting pan fat side up and pat it dry with paper towels. Combine the mustard, 1 tablespoon of garlic, the rosemary, balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a mini food processor and pulse until the garlic and rosemary are minced. Spread the mixture on the lamb.
  • Place the tomatoes, olive oil, 1/4 cup of the honey, the onion, the remaining 1 tablespoons garlic, 2 tablespoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper in a bowl and toss well. Pour the tomato mixture around the lamb and tuck in the thyme and rosemary sprigs. Drizzle the lamb with the remaining 1/4 cup of honey.
  • Roast for 20 minutes. Turn the heat down to 350 degrees and roast for another 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until a meat thermometer registers 130 to 135 degrees for medium-rare. Place the lamb on a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Discard the herb stems and return the tomatoes to the oven to keep warm. Slice the lamb, arrange on a platter, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve with the tomatoes and pan juices spooned on top.

PROVENCAL POTATO GRATIN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large clove garlic, smashed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
1 red pepper, peeled, seeded and diced (3/4 cup)
1/4 cup dry white vermouth
2 pounds Yukon gold or other waxy potatoes (about 4 to 5), peeled
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 pound plum tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Rub 1 of the garlic cloves all over the inside of a large 1 1/2 quart oval casserole dish. Smear some of the olive oil all over the inside of the dish. Mince the rest of the garlic.
  • Heat the rest of the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, and pepper, season with the salt and pepper, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the vermouth and simmer to reduce by about half.
  • Using a mandoline or vegetable slicer, slice the potatoes about 1/8-inch thick and add them to the pan with the water, salt, pepper to taste. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until the mixture has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the basil.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and shake the pan to distribute the potatoes evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the tomatoes about a 1/4-inch thick and arrange them in a shingled pattern on top of the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender about 1 1/2 hours. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and bake until brown and bubbly, about 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let casserole cool 10 minutes before serving. This can also be served at room temperature.

GARLIC AND HERB LEG OF LAMB WITH POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY



Garlic And Herb Leg Of Lamb With Potatoes Recipe by Tasty image

Cooking a melts-in-your-mouth lamb recipe doesn't need to be complicated. This leg of lamb is rubbed with a lemony, garlic-herb-mustard paste before being roasted over a pan of white wine and potatoes. The potatoes soak up all the juices while the lamb gets charred on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside. Garnish with fresh rosemary and thyme before serving it as the centerpiece of a dinner you'll get endless compliments on.

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Dinner

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 lb bone-in lamb roast with fat cap
12 cloves garlic, divided
½ cup olive oil
⅓ cup whole grain mustard, plus more for serving
1 lemon, juiced
10 sprigs fresh rosemary, stemmed and leaves finely chopped, plus whole sprigs for serving
10 sprigs fresh thyme, stemmed and leaves finely chopped, plus whole sprigs for serving
1 ½ tablespoons sea salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup dry white wine
2 ½ lb yukon gold potato, halved
flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • 2-3 hours before roasting, prepare the lamb. Use a small, sharp knife to make 15 to 20 incisions, each about 2 inches (5 cm) deep, through the fat cap on top of the meat. Thinly slice 3 cloves of garlic and use your fingers to press the slices into the incisions.
  • In a blender, combine the remaining 9 garlic cloves, the olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, rosemary leaves, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper. Blend until a paste forms.
  • Spread the paste evenly all over the lamb. Let marinate at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Place the lamb on a roasting rack in a roasting pan and pour the wine into the bottom of the pan. Roast for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and reduce the heat to 325°F (160°C).
  • Arrange the potatoes, cut side down, in the roasting pan and place the lamb on the rack on top. Roast for 2 hours, tossing the potatoes and basting the lamb with the roasting liquid halfway through.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a platter, baste the lamb again with the remaining pan juices, and return the lamb to the oven. Continue to roast, basting often, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of the leg reaches 130°F (for medium-rare), 45 minutes to 2 hours more, depending on thickness. (As a general rule, the lamb should roast 20 minutes per pound for medium-rare).
  • Transfer the lamb to a platter and set aside to rest for 20 minutes. While the lamb rests, return the potatoes to the roasting pan, season with flaky salt, and warm in the oven until just heated through, about 20 minutes. Return the potatoes to the serving platter.
  • Carve the lamb into ½-inch (1 cm) thick slices and arrange on the platter with the potatoes, garnished with rosemary and thyme sprigs. Serve with whole grain mustard alongside.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1152 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 70 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 96 grams, Sugar 1 gram

PROVENçAL LEG OF LAMB WITH POTATO GRATIN



Provençal Leg Of Lamb With Potato Gratin image

Provided by Patricia Wells

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield Eight to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds Idaho russet potatoes, peeled and sliced very thin
2 teaspoons salt, plus additional to taste
1 quart milk
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Handful fresh parsley, finely minced
6 large cloves garlic, finely minced
1 leg of lamb, bone in, about 6 to 7 pounds
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely minced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/4 cup very fine bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large saucepan, bring the potatoes, salt and milk to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally so the potatoes do not stick to the bottom of the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring from time to time, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Season with pepper. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Combine the parsley and garlic and sprinkle half into a large oval gratin dish, measuring about 16 by 10 by 2 inches. Spoon the potato-and-milk mixture into the pan and sprinkle with the remaining parsley and garlic mixture.
  • Carefully trim the fat from the lamb. Season with salt and pepper and place the lamb on top of the potatoes. Roast, uncovered, about one hour, or from eight to 10 minutes per pound. Do not turn the lamb.
  • Combine the ingredients for the herb crust. After the lamb has been roasting for about 45 minutes, sprinkle the meat with the herb, garlic and bread-crumb mixture. Remove from the oven and let sit 20 minutes before serving.
  • To serve, carve the lamb into thin slices and arrange on warmed dinner plates or on a serving platter, with the potatoes alongside.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 889, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 66 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 719 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

RACK OF LAMB WITH NEW POTATO, ONION & THYME GRATIN



Rack of lamb with new potato, onion & thyme gratin image

Like French 'boulangère' potatoes, roasting your meat on top of your spuds means they soak up the flavoursome juices

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 rack of lamb , French trimmed with the fat scored
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion , finely sliced
400g new potato , sliced
½ bunch thyme , a few sprigs reserved to garnish
3 garlic cloves , finely sliced
200ml chicken or lamb stock (fresh if possible)
asparagus , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat a small roasting tin, and coat the lamb with 1 tbsp of the oil and some sea salt. Place the lamb, skin-side down, in the tin until the fat has turned brown, then sear all over. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the onion to the tin and cook for about 10 mins until soft. Stir in the potatoes, thyme, garlic and stock, and press down with a spoon. Put the lamb on top and roast in the oven for 25-30 mins until the potatoes are tender and the lamb cooked to your liking.
  • Leave to rest under some foil for about 10 mins. Slice the lamb into cutlets and scatter with the reserved thyme sprigs. Serve with a spoonful of the potatoes and some simply cooked asparagus, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 63 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

ROASTED LEG OF LAMB WITH YUKON GOLD POTATOES



Roasted Leg of Lamb with Yukon Gold Potatoes image

Provided by Bruce Aidells

Categories     Lamb     Potato     Marinate     Roast     High Fiber     Father's Day     Dinner     Rosemary     Family Reunion     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt plus additional for sprinkling
1/4 cup fresh rosemary leaves plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon peel
1/2 cup olive oil, divided, plus additional for brushing
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 7- to 8-pound bone-in whole leg of lamb, large pockets of fat trimmed
8 6- to 7-ounce Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise
Special Equipment
Large roasting pan (preferably nonstick)

Steps:

  • Pound garlic and 4 teaspoons coarse salt in mortar with pestle until paste forms. Add 1/4 cup rosemary leaves and lemon peel. Pound 1 minute. Stir 1/4 cup oil, lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons pepper into rosemary paste.
  • Place lamb, fat side up, on work surface. Cut shallow slits in fat about 1/2 inch apart. Spread 5 tablespoons rosemary paste over lamb, working into slits. Turn lamb over; repeat, cutting slits and spreading with remaining paste. Wrap lamb in plastic. Place in roasting pan; chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Remove lamb from pan; brush pan with oil. Remove plastic wrap from lamb; return to roasting pan, fat side up. Roast lamb 15 minutes.
  • Place potatoes in large bowl. Add 1/4 cup oil and 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Arrange potatoes, cut side down, in roasting pan around lamb. Roast 40 minutes. Using spatula, carefully turn potatoes over; brush with pan drippings. Roast until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes longer. Transfer potatoes to platter. Continue to roast lamb until instant-read thermometer registers 130°F to 135°F when inserted into thickest part, about 15 to 30 minutes longer, depending on thickness. Transfer lamb to platter; let rest 20 minutes. While lamb rests, return potatoes to pan; warm in oven 10 minutes to heat through.
  • Arrange potatoes and lamb on platter.
  • What to drink:
  • The 2006 Bonny Doon Ca' del Solo ($13, California), a fruit-forward Sangiovese, would be great with the lamb.

ROASTED LAMB WITH POTATO, ONION AND TOMATO GRATIN



Roasted Lamb With Potato, Onion and Tomato Gratin image

Make and share this Roasted Lamb With Potato, Onion and Tomato Gratin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cathleen Colbert

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 2h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 garlic cloves, 1 split, rest chopped
2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
2 large onions, very thinly sliced
5 medium tomatoes, cored and thinly sliced (about 1 pound)
2/3 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup olive oil
1 leg of lamb, with bone in (about 6 to 7 pounds)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Rub bottom of 16x10 gratin pan with split garlic clove.
  • Arrange potato slices in bottom of pan.
  • Season with salt, pepper, some of the thyme and chopped garlic.
  • Add a layer of onions and seasoning.
  • Add a layer of tomatoes and seasoning on top.
  • Drizzle with wine and oil.
  • Trim the thicker portions of fat from the leg of lamb.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place lamb on a sturdy cake rake directly on top of gratin pan.
  • Roast, uncovered, for about 1 hour and 15 minutes for rare lamb (1 hour and 45 minutes for well-done); turning lamb every 15 minutes, basting with liquid from gratin pan.
  • Remove from oven and allow to sit for 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.4, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 13.3, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 3.5

JULIA CHILD'S PROVENçAL POTATO GRATIN



Julia Child's Provençal Potato Gratin image

Potatoes aren't usually associated with Provençal cooking, but every French region must have its gratin: sliced potatoes baked into a delicious mass that is the perfect side dish for roasts. The binder can be milk, broth, cream or, as in this case, the natural juices of vegetables like tomatoes and onions. With less liquid, this gratin is more foolproof than most. Anchovies give the dish a South of France funk, but you can leave them and the cheese out to make a vegan gratin.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 to 3 onions, thinly sliced (2 heaping cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut into strips about 3/8-inch wide
1 2-ounce can anchovies packed in olive oil, drained (reserve anchovies and oil separately)
2 large cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 tablespoon fresh herbs, such as thyme, oregano or savory, or 1 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence
About 2 pounds thin-skinned, waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold, sliced 1/8-inch thick (6 to 7 cups)
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Gruyère

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees and place a rack at the middle level. In a large saucepan, combine onions and 2 tablespoons olive oil and stir to coat over low heat. Sprinkle lightly with salt. At a gentle simmer, cook uncovered until onions are softened and lightly golden, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often. Do not brown; lower the heat if necessary. When done, fold in tomatoes just until heated through. Set aside.
  • In a small food processor or a mortar, add the anchovies - anywhere from 6 to 12 fillets, depending on their size and your taste. Add garlic, herbs and a dozen grinds of pepper. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil (or use the oil from the anchovy can, if you like). Crush or pulse together into a chunky paste, thinning with oil as needed to make a loose, fluid mixture.
  • In a medium-size baking dish, spread a quarter of the onion-tomato mixture. On top, arrange half the potato slices, then half the anchovy mixture. Add half the remaining onion-tomato mixture. Build one more layer with remaining potato slices, anchovy mixture and onion-tomato mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top and drizzle with olive oil.
  • If the dish is very full, place on a baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake, uncovered, until potatoes are tender and have absorbed all of the juices in the bottom of the dish, 40 to 50 minutes. Test by tasting a bit of potato; it should be soft all the way through, with no raw taste. If the top is browning too fast, cover very loosely with a sheet of foil. If the top is not brown enough when the potatoes are cooked, broil briefly until deliciously glazed.
  • Serve gratin hot or warm. Can be cooled and reheated later the same day, but do not refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 229, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 814 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips:

  • Choose a high-quality leg of lamb for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim any excess fat from the lamb before cooking to prevent it from becoming greasy.
  • Season the lamb liberally with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat.
  • Sear the lamb in a hot skillet or grill to create a flavorful crust. This will also help to keep the juices in the meat.
  • Roast the lamb in a preheated oven until it reaches your desired doneness. The internal temperature of the lamb should be 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, and 170 degrees Fahrenheit for well-done.
  • Let the lamb rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
  • Serve the lamb with your favorite sides, such as potato gratin, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.

Conclusion:

This Provencal leg of lamb with potato gratin is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lamb is tender and flavorful, while the potato gratin is creamy and cheesy. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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