Lamb bones can be used to prepare lamb stock, a richly flavored liquid made by simmering the bones in water with onions and other vegetables, and herbs. Lard is rendered pork fat. Use real lard rather than a processed hydrogenated product. The best-quality lard is sold in specialty butcher shops, although packaged varieties are available in some food stores. Vegetable oil may be substituted.
Lasagne are broad, flat noodles used to make the dish known as lasagna.
They are available fresh and dried. For other types of pasta, see angel hair, armoniche, bucatini, cannelloni, cannoli shells, cappelletti, conchiglie, farfalle, fedelini, fettuccine, fusilli, garganelli, gemelli, gnocchi, linguine, macaroni, mezzelune, orecchiette, orzo, pappardelle, penne, radiatori, ravioli, rigatoni, ruote, sphaghetti, tagliarini, tagliatelle, and tortellini. Lavash is a soft, very thin flat bread of Armenian origin. In cooking, lavender can be used sparingly in salads as well as an infusion in hot milk or cream to make custards or ice cream.