Fig and lamb stew
Chef Thomas Horner’s unique fig and lamb stew is a wonderfully unctuous dish for your crock-pot. Serve the aromatic stew over steamed rice flavored with lemon zest.
Portion size: 8 fl. oz. or 1 cup 
Alternate cuts: Lamb shoulder, leg or leftover lamb meat 
Ingredients: 
1 pound fresh figs, trimmed and quartered 
2 pounds Aussie lamb stew meat 
2 cups beef stock 
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 
5 garlic cloves, chopped 
½ cup balsamic vinegar 
¼ cup olive oil 
¼ cup fresh herbs, chopped 
1 cup silvered almonds, toasted 
Salt and pepper to taste