Cl2—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 18,1981 Try our lamb queen's recipe LITITZ - Most cooks have a The seventeen-year-old daughter favorite recipe for certain dishes Mr Mrs Larry Putnak, and if you haven’t found yours Lauren is a senior at Ringgold among the lamb recipes, perhaps School where she is a you’d like to try Lauren Putnak’s member of the publication and favorite lamb recipe yearbook staff. Lauren’s work as queen is Lauren is the Pennsylvania surpassed only by the list of ac- Lamb and Wool Queen from tivities with which she has par- Monongahela in Washington ticipated County. For eight years. Lauren has been Umb is 6 favorite for all ages LITITZ Throughout history, many cultures have made lamb a favorite meal, prepared to suit their own tastes and lifestyles These traditional lamb dishes have come to the United States with the immigrants who settled here. Today, this lightly flavored meat’s versatility can be used in hundreds of recipes, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Division. Prepared as kebabs, lamb is one of our oldest meal customs. Nomads m the Middle East skewered meat on their swords to cook at their campfires. Although we no longer carry swords, kebabs are still delicious and popular. The Paschal lamb is recorded m the Bible as the meal of Passover. This tradition continues with roast leg of lamb, a perennial Easter favorite. The Persians roasted whole baby lambs over open fires, stuffed with nee, raisins, peas or pine nuts. During the Middle Ages, lamb was roasted over great open fires to feed large numbers. Today, do barbecued on a spit or m a pit, lamb continues as a great way to serve party crowds. Columbus brought lamb to the New World on his scond voyage. When American’s first “cookery book” was printed in 1796, included were recipes for hearty lamb dishes like lamb and corn stew and cold weather lamb chowder. One of Thomas Jefferson’s favorites at Monticello was roast saddle of iamb with brown gravy. Today lamb is being used in both traditional dishes and in new ways as well. Ethnic dishes like ravioli, tenyaki, goulash and enchiladas taste great with lamb. Lamb is being used in sauces, cut into medahons, en papillote (like fish), and even as wemer schmtzel. Lamb filled pastries like quesadillas, pierogies and won ton prove taste appeal. Lamb has been a favorite through all ages. It’s easy to see why this special, lightly flavored meat adds a special dimension to many special recipes. Look for lamb recipes m “Home on the Range ” a member of the Ginger Inn 4-H club with market lambs She is also a member of the Washington County Sheep and Wool Growers Auxilary which is currently working on a “Sheep and Field Day,” to be held June 20 at the Washington County fair grounds. Lauren raises registered Suffolk sheep and says she enjoys entering them in ladies lead competitions. This young lamb queen says she has found working to promote the states sheep and wool industry a “most rewarding experience ” Lauren’s favorite lamb recipe is: BARBECUED LAMB LEG 1 leg of lamb 11. whole cloves 2 T. dill pickle liquid 1/4 c. salad oil 1/3 c. firmly-packed brown sugar 1/4 c. finely chopped dill pickles 11. salt 1/21. allspice Stud leg with cloves. Place lamb on rack in shallow pan in oven or on spit of barbecue unit. Insert meat thermometer and roast at 325 degrees approximately 21/2 hours or to desired degree of doneness. Baste frequently with sauce while cooking. o»»»»»»»»»»» S S ■ a A AN At A A AN A AN A A A A ft ft AN AN X ft ft ft A A* AN AN AN AN AN AN AN A AN AN AN AN AN AN A AN A AN AN *S A «A WE OFFER CLARK-BOBCAT SALES, PARTS CHld SERVICE. Call us for BOBCAT SALES or rental Call us for BOBCAT SERVICE Our factory-trained personnel are ready to put you back in operation Call us for BOBCAT PARTS We have parts availability from the shelf K* S* V V M V V W V M V v v w v v V v V V V V V v Y v v ** 9 Y v v X m ** w v m v v v v v 9 v 9 a* M V V V || HIGH WHY SST-. ll ' JJ" PROFITS - ■ ■ • 5j 5S $ 2 o **° h ° CaH for a demonstration! 5 5 li y ° 4500 Paxton St • Harrisburg, PA (717) 564-3031 .55 gg Rout® 309 (Drums) • Hazleton, PA (717) 788-1127 5 2 2 2 CHIRK i|| CLARK MELROE DIVISION , t^C{C<<<<»»»»»»»»>4,j »»»»/ , 5 y ** M v y v y y y v y v y v ** 5 « v y v y v v v y •*» y •v y v y v y s* w v V s » « 5? Wis-