Like so many dishes in this culinary crossroads, the recipe comes from elsewhere (the name derives from the Turkish word for "leaf", courtesy of Albania's more-than 500 years under Ottoman rule).

Cut the lamb into four serving pieces. Sprinkle each piece with salt and pepper. Bake the lamb in a moderately-heated oven with half the butter. Baste the meat with its gravy occasionally.

Baked leeks, known as "Tavë me presh," is a traditional Albanian dish. This recipe combines the mild flavour of leeks with savoury meat and spices. It's a comforting meal that is both simple and ...

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