•  Wash the legs thoroughly and pat dry with kitchen towels. Ask your butcher to break the bone in a couple of places so that you can fit them in the pot. 

1. Using a small sharp knife make holes in the lamb and fill them with slivers of garlic and small pieces of cheese.  Rub thoroughly with salt and pepper.

2. In a large pot heat 3-4 tbsp of olive oil and brown meat from all sides.

3. Lower the heat and let the meat simmer covered for 1.5-2 hours until very tender.

4. Serve with oven-baked potatoes.