May 2019's Recipe of the Month: Lamb Tumble Salad with Shiitake Mushrooms

Sometimes I think that I may be a little obsessive about retaining information. For example, I have a tendency to spreadsheet anything and everything. Nothing escapes the spreadsheet: the contents of my upright freezer, the Asian condiments in my cupboards and refrigerator, what foods I've served our house guests ... yes, I’m sure you’d agree that no proper hostess would ever want to serve friends and family the same dish on subsequent visits.

When I examine my “Dinner for Guests” spreadsheet, one thing that jumps out is how often Lamb Tumble Salad with Shiitake Mushrooms is the featured entree. "Countless" would not be an exaggeration. Why this entrée? The layering of rice, lettuce/cabbage, and ground lamb enriched by simple seasonings and the flavor of earthy, slightly smoky shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) produces a unique and memorable dish that draws applauds. 

Please allow me to share it with you, dear reader!

This recipe may just inspire you to start your own
herb garden, anchored by mint, a popular
and easy to grow plant in the family Lamiaceae.