happy cruzer Posted August 19, 2006 #1 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Hi, We get lots of good beef at home. I love getting the lamb on ships. what have you thought of the different lamb dishes on HAL? I thought I saw venison too, what did you think? And the pork? will I be flamed by a vegetarian?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lka1012 Posted August 19, 2006 #2 Share Posted August 19, 2006 YES!! I LOVE THE LAMB!!!!! It is one of my favorite things to have on HAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohrski Posted August 19, 2006 #3 Share Posted August 19, 2006 yep - had the lamb chops and the venison on the Zaandam in June - I never had either and was being adventurous - after all, I was in Alaska! Both were great as was the service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammybee Posted August 19, 2006 #4 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I prefer lamb in the meadow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted August 19, 2006 #5 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I enjoyed lamb on our recent Noordam cruise. It was very good, and a nice change since I don't eat it all that often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCCM Posted August 19, 2006 #6 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I love lamb. I also don't have it often, just lamb chops during company Christmas Party. Don't remember it on the menu, will look for it in October. Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboatin Posted August 20, 2006 #7 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Normally the only time I get a chance to eat lamb is on a cruise and look forward to the opportunity to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot73 Posted August 20, 2006 #8 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I always have lamb on HAL ships and it has always been delicious. I also enjoy the duck they prepare, especially the boneless breast of duck. I'm not a big meat eater at home, but I do enjoy the meat on HAL cruises. A cruise is a great time to try different things, especially since you know that if you don't like it, you can always order something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoconutFish Posted August 20, 2006 #9 Share Posted August 20, 2006 HAL's rack of lamb is good, well presently and well-sauced, although a bit tough. Roast leg of lamb is served in very thin slices and is extremely tender. The mint-infused gravy is superb. Both are a great treat. The pork dishes we've had tend to be large portions of very nicely cooked cuts that tend to be tough. Great sauces, though. The duck dishes are always really flavourful, but fat. Venison and pheasant are a great change from the regularly available meats. No, you won't get flamed by the vegetarians, but HAl does come up with some really excellent veggie dishes. Try one on a night when you just can't decide about the meat dishes!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted August 20, 2006 #10 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I too love the lamb all ways! S/O had the venison and liked that too. Also, love the quail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches from georgia Posted August 20, 2006 #11 Share Posted August 20, 2006 My DH always gets rack of lamb in the Pinnacle at least twice on every cruise. Delicious. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted August 20, 2006 #12 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Since I'm the only person in our family who likes lamb, I rarely make it at home, so I always order it on a cruise. I've always enjoyed the lamb dishes, and never found it to be anything less than what I ordered. Enjoy it! Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted August 20, 2006 #13 Share Posted August 20, 2006 The Pinnacle's Rack of Lamb was superb! I enjoy lamb & pork on Hal and at home, however have never tasted the Venison..Unfortunately, I had very gamey tasting fresh Venison years ago, & never enjoyed it... Have not tried it since..I don't like Duck either but my DH loves Duck & seemed to enjoy it on HAL.. However did not like HAL's Meatloaf! :( Mine is much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy_Chief Posted August 20, 2006 #14 Share Posted August 20, 2006 On my last HAL cruise, I didn't get lamb as I was fairly "lambed" out after staying with my sis-n-law in Athens for 10 days (last day was a family get-together where we roasted the whole lamb on a spit (Souvla in Greek). With that said, our tablemates had lamb and enjoyed it. I prefer Greek Tzatziki sauce Vs Mint Jelly (most Greeks I know see mint jelly on a menu with lamb and say "are they nuts?"). Tzatziki is made with a plain yogert base with shreaded fresh garlic, shreaded cucumbers, and olive oil usually served as a side with pita. In the states (at a good greek resturaunt anyway) you can find it on Gyro wraps or as a side with Souvlaki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 20, 2006 #15 Share Posted August 20, 2006 We much prefer the lamb in the Pinnacle - much more tender and juicier. Had some good pork and some bad pork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchdiva Posted August 20, 2006 #16 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Another vote for Pinnacle's rack of lamb - prepared exactly as requested (medium rare) and fork tender! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esther e Posted August 20, 2006 #17 Share Posted August 20, 2006 As long as the lamb dresses for formal nights, it's fine to have it (he/she) in the dining room.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzer Posted August 20, 2006 Author #18 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Thanks, all the reports sound good to me, I just had leftover pizza for lunch.:) hmmm, I'm not sure about ordering the rack of lamb in the Pinnacle when it's on the regular menu. Last time I had the filet mignon and let that be my beef for the entire trip. I'm used to lamb and pork being tough because I like mine medium well (I keep thinking the chef is going to come out and chastise me or cry -one). Do you think they were tough because of the grade of meat or the way they were prepared? My DH loves duck, I haven't had it on HAL because there's usually another of my favorites that night. The leg of lamb (is that called lamb shank sometimes) that's the lamb I've being wondering about trying too. Thanks for the report. Is the quail or pheasant served as an appetizer or the entree? yum:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammybee Posted August 20, 2006 #19 Share Posted August 20, 2006 As long as the lamb dresses for formal nights, it's fine to have it (he/she) in the dining room.:D good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted August 20, 2006 #20 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Leg of Lamb, Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvteks Posted August 21, 2006 #21 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Add me to the list. I think it is a special part of the cruise. Always delicious and beautifully presented. Have not tried the Pinnacle selection. Will plan on that. Blessings, Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Gal Posted August 21, 2006 #22 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I am in the minority on the praises of lamb served on the ship. Coming from the home of lamb and being the food I long for most when being overseas or far from home, I have to say that the lamb on any ship we have sailed on is not up to what we serve here at home. A leg of lamb here is so delicious and tender and I usually find the ship's is tougher and doesn't have the wonderful flavour. It probably is imported from either N.Z. or here but somewhere along the way it loses out. The same for the racks of lamb. I am used to them being just so tender and flavoursome and I have found that they just do not add up to what we eat here. If you are not lamb eaters then you probably would think it is good but as lamb is part of our diet and we eat it at least twice a week we do know good lamb when it is served. I usually order lamb the first time it is offered and then refrain from having anymore for the rest of the cruise as I am usually so disappointed. Jennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzer Posted August 21, 2006 Author #23 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I understand aussie. I was born and raised in Louisiana. So never am I pleased except in Louisiana when I order gumbo, etoufee, crawfish, red beans and rice, brown gravy and rice etc. DH refuses to let me order it because he doesn't want to hear that once again this is not as good as the originals. But I've never had the authentic lamb so I'll just have to trust you that it's the best. I believe the greek lamb mentioned earlier sounded pretty good too. I'll have to settle for what I can get, yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzer Posted August 21, 2006 Author #24 Share Posted August 21, 2006 anyone seen lamb or any of these goodies for lunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted August 21, 2006 #25 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I love Lamb shanks:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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