Lamb shoulder chops are an inexpensive cut that benefits from braising, and the wine really helps tenderize the connective tissues running through the flavorful meat.
Made from amber dessert wine, Moscatel vinegar has apricot overtones and a faint acidity that caramelize the parsnips and infuse them with an intriguing sweetness.
To the traditional orange-cranberry combination, we’ve added Mediterranean touches: dates for their sweetness and a splash of balsamic vinegar to balance the flavors.
For this pie, we surround a smooth chocolate-pudding filling with cinnamon—a crumbly spiced graham cracker crust below and cinnamon whipped cream on top.