Funky Lamb Shanks

Ingredients

• 4 (1/2 pound) lamb shanks
• 1 cup flour
• Essence, recipe follows
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups julienne onions
• 4 cups sliced assorted wild mushrooms (Chantrelles, Shiitake, Black Trumpets, Oysters, etc.)
• 2 cups red wine
• 3 quarts lamb stock
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 fresh sprigs of thyme
• 1/4 cups finely chopped parsley
• 1/2 pound new potatoes, quartered
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons brunoise red peppers
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme