A French Stew to Welcome Spring

Bursting with bright veggies, but still warm and comforting, lamb navarin is a perfect dish for the changing of the seasons.

As with many stews, making lamb navarin requires patience and care—but no complicated techniques or ingredients. It's a great beginning cook's lesson. Audrey Le Goff

Lamb navarin, or “navarin d'agneau,” is a classic French dish made with lamb, vegetables, and aromatic herbs. It’s a flavorful, light, and satisfying stew that is often enjoyed as a way to wave farewell to winter and say hello to spring and its array of colorful, in-season vegetables. It’s the perfect time of year to embrace this comforting classic, which is most commonly served during Easter celebrations in France.

This classic French stew has a lighter body and a generous serving of vegetables. Audrey Le Goff