Delicious Simple Easter Meal Receipe for Your Family

Easter holidays are here with us and in most Kenyan homes the extended family will be meeting in one of their relatives' home for the unique Kenyan family get together. if not in a home then they will definitely be out on a family Safari and most probably in a family cottage. Either way food will be of paramount importance. Here is a simple recipe to prepare a sumptuous Aromatic Rice and Greek-Style Lamb Shanks Stew meal for your family.

Greek-Style Lamb Shanks Stew
* 1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
* 1 teaspoon(s) salt
* 4 small (1 pound each) lamb shanks
* 2 medium onions, diced
* 1 large carrot, diced
* 2 clove(s) garlic, minced
* 1 can(s) (14 1/2-ounce) diced tomatoes
* 1 cup(s) chicken broth
* 4 medium (about 1 3/4 pounds) all-purpose potatoes, each cut into quarters
* 3/4 pound(s) green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
* 2 medium lemons
* 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh dill
* 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In 8-quart Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt on lamb shanks. Cook lamb shanks, 2 at a time, until browned on all sides. Remove shanks to bowl as they brown.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In drippings in Dutch oven, cook onions and carrot until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes.
3. Return lamb shanks to Dutch oven. Add tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, and 3/4 teaspoon salt; heat to boiling over high heat. Cover Dutch oven and bake 1 1/2 hours. Turn lamb shanks over; add potatoes and green beans. Cover and bake 1 1/4 hours longer or until lamb and potatoes are tender.
4. Meanwhile, from lemons, grate 1 tablespoon peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice.
5. When lamb shanks are done, skim fat from sauce. Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice, dill, and parsley.

Aromatic Rice with Lemon and Parsley Seasoning
* 1 cup(s) regular long-grain rice
* 1 cup(s) chicken broth
* 3/4 cup(s) water
* 1/4 teaspoon
* 2 tablespoon(s) chopped parsley
* 1 teaspoon(s) grated lemon peel

Directions

Heat 1 cup regular long-grain rice with 1 cup chicken broth, 3/4 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling. Cover and simmer on low 18 to 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
After rice has cooked, stir in 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel.

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Dicounted Easter Offers you Can't Miss!!

Easter holiday is just round the corner and it is time to get down and plan a fun activity for you and your family. If you are the fun loving types then you will certainly enjoy these Easter offers by Bonfire Adventures. take a look at their fantastic offers to different travel destinations in Kenya. They will also give you an opportunity to stay at various Kenyan hotels of your choice.


SCHEDULED DEPARTURES EASTER WEEKEND 22nd to 25th APRIL 2011

Bush and Beach - (North Coast) 4 days 3 nights Getaway TSAVO West and Mombasa staying at Ngulia Safari Lodge and Mombasa Beach Hotel ON 22nd TO 25th April 2011 @ Kshs. 24,500/-($310) PER PERSON.
This package cost includes Return transport in luxury safari shuttle, accommodation in 4 star hotels - 1 night at Ngulia Safari Lodge and 2 nights at Mombasa Beach hotel, meals on full board in Tsavo and half board in Mombasa, 2 game drives in Tsavo West, half day excursion to Mombasa Marine Park in a glass bottom boat, Easter Last supper will be a candlelit beach dinner. The cost excludes drinks and park entry fees.

MT. Kenya Reagion 4 days 3 nights getaway - Aberdares , Shaba and Samburu. Staying at Treetops and Sarova Shaba Game Lodges on 22nd to 25th April 2011 @ Kshs. 24,500/- ($310) per person.
The package includes transport luxury 8 seater open roof tourvans, accommodation in 5 star hotels – 1 night at Treetops Game Lodge and 2 nights at Sarova Shaba Game lodge, Meals on full board, game drives in Aberdares National Park, Shaba and Samburu Game reserves, . It excludes lunch on departure and return day, drinks and tips.

Bush and Beach (South coast) 4 days 3 nights getaway Diani Beach and Shiba Hills staying at LTI Kaskazi Beach Resort and Shiba Hills Game Lodge on 22nd to 25th April 2011 @Kshs. 21,000/-($265) Per person.
This package cost includes Return transport in a luxury safari shuttle, Accommodation in 4 star hotels - 2 nights at LTI Kaskazi beach hotel and 1 night at Shimba hills Game lodge, Meals on half board in Diani and full board in Shimba hills, full day excursion to Wasini Island and Kisite Marine Park, 2 game drives in Shimba Hills, Easter Last supper will be a candlelit bush dinner. Cost excludes drinks and park fees.

Great Rift Valley Region 4 days 3 nights getaway Staying at Elementaita Country Lodge and Lake Bogoria Spa Lodge on 22nd to 25th April 2011 @Kshs. 24,500/-($310) Per person.
Accommodation in 4 star hotels – 1 night Elementaita Country Lodge and 2 nights at Lake Bogoria Spa Resort, meals on Full board, Boat Ride in Lake Naivasha and crescent island walking safari on Day 1, Game drive in Lake Nakuru on day 2, Visit to the hot springs on day 3 and boat ride in Lake Baringo on day 4. It excludes park fee and drinks.

For more information visit http://bonfireadventures.com or contact bonfireadventures@gmail.com.