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Roasted Leg of Lamb

• 1 Lamb Leg
• Garlic Cloves
• Rosemary Sprigs
• Salt & Pepper
• 1 c. Water

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place in a pan large enough to hold leg, spray with nonstick spray and pour one cup of water into pan bottom. Cover and place in oven, roast until internal temperature reaches a minimum of 145 degrees.
3. Remove from oven and allow to stand on counter for 10 minutes to allow juices to settle. Slice and serve.

Salad of Mixed Greens, Feta & Lamb

Mix together the following ingredients.

• Mixed Greens
• Feta Cheese
• Slices of lamb
• Black Olives
• Grape Tomatoes
• Cucumbers
• Light Vinaigrette

Lamb Pita Sandwiches

• Pita Bread
• 1 container Sour Cream
• 1 cucumber, half sliced-half diced
• 1/4 t. Dill Weed
• Tomatoes
• Shredded Lettuce
• Crumbled Feta
• Slices of lamb leg
• Sliced Black Olives

1. Mix sour cream, diced cucumber and dill weed together in a small bowl.
2. Slice each pita bread in half through the pita bread (Fillings can also be wrapped up inside the bread taco style).
3. Spread 1 1/2 T. sour cream spread inside each pita.
4. Fill bread with 1/3 c. lettuce, 2 tomato slices, 1 T. crumbled feta and slices of lamb. Sprinkle olive slices over top and (fold bread enclosing fillings if using whole pita)
5. Serve.

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