Foodie Favorite Dishes Out American Lamb Cooking Class

The American Lamb Board (ALB) recently partnered with Seattle food influencer Danielle Kartes of Joy Rustic Foods, to host an American Lamb Cooking Class. Kartes, a longtime fan of lamb, has developed amazing American Lamb recipes along with stunning food photography. The Seattle foodie favorite is a regular contributor on The Kelly Clarkson Show as well as a cookbook author.

The cooking class provided a high-energy and fun-filled experience with lots of American Lamb and laughter for attendees. Participants were welcomed with a fall apple cider cocktail and a grazing board featuring sheep's milk cheeses.

Kartes demonstrated two American Lamb dishes perfect for fall entertaining. First was a homemade hummus topped with spiced ground lamb paired with a cucumber salad and served with warm pita. It was positioned as a perfect dish for a casual fall gathering. The second lamb dish was an extravagant roasted bone-in leg of lamb, sliced thin and served with a warm Israeli couscous and topped with an herby Greek yogurt sauce.

"American Lamb is a versatile choice for fall and can be a real show-stopper for Friendsgiving or a family gathering," said Peter Camino, ALB Chairman. "We love working with food influencers who feature American Lamb with flavors their followers love."

Attendees went home with an American Lamb swag bag of recipes, custom spice blend and one pound of ground lamb.