“Everyone who knows me knows I love my lamb. This rolled lamb shoulder brings Mediterranean ingredients in to highlight this classic Sunday roast.” - Matt Moran
78 incredible lamb recipes to celebrate the Easter long weekend
Nothing says Easter quite like lamb so we’ve rounded up the best of the best for your long weekend. From set-and-forget slow-roasted shoulders to quick and easy lamb chop marvels, and the best ever rib racks, these flavourful lamb recipes are guaranteed to please the hungry hordes. Go beyond the Sunday roast with mint sauce and elevate your feast with our collection of the best lamb recipes to cook this Easter.
Roast lamb with pomegranate glaze
Take your roast lamb game to the next level.
Butterflied lamb with herb couscous and labneh
Wrap shredded lamb and couscous in pita bread for tomorrow’s lunch box, says Shannon Bennett.
Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with zucchini and feta salad
It doesn't get much better than slow-cooked lamb with a fresh and flavourful salad. Recipe by chef Scott Pickett, from Estelle Bistro, Saint Crispin, ESP and Pickett's Deli & Rotisserie.
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with salsa verde marinade
Salsa verde is such a great sauce to pimp up your roast with and perfect topped over slow-roasted lamb.
Spicy slow-cooked lamb ribs
Slow roasted until the meat is falling off the bone, these lamb ribs are tender and packed full of flavour. If 1.5kg seems like an obscene quantity for only four people, keep in mind that once they’re cooked, they will shrink considerably.
Marco Pierre White's roasted lamb rump a la Provencale
A lamb roast fit for a weeknight. It's hard to resist when served with green beans, olives and tomatoes.
Sunday roast lamb with cauliflower couscous
There is nothing more comforting than a Sunday roast in a toasty warm dining room with your loved ones. Jason Atherton gives a stealthily healthy version of this classic dish with a cauliflower couscous - making for a lighter variation your family will love.
Colin Fassnidge's 'Death Row' lamb roast
Colin Fassnidge and Anthony Puharich get retro with a cut that’s fallen out of fashion, bringing it back with a crowd-pleasing share dish.
Yoghurt and green chermoula hogget ribs
“This recipe uses an often underutilised cut in smaller lambs, but as hoggets, the spare ribs are generous and juicy, especially when tenderised with yoghurt and green chermoula, then finished over fire.”
7-hour lamb shoulder
“I learnt this recipe at my first chef ’s job in London when I was working with Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens. I cooked so many lamb shoulders, I started to hate them! But over the past few years, I’ve rediscovered the dish, and now I love cooking it. I want to bring people back to the table, to enjoy being together over a shared meal.” – Andy Hearnden. Recipe from Andy Cooks: The Cookbook (Oriana Press).
Saltbush lamb lollipops with river mint sauce
Take these little lamb lollipops to the next level with this punchy native seasoning.
Grilled lamb chops, buckwheat and homemade garden pickles
"Grilling meat is not just for summer. Don’t be afraid to cook outside in the cold – it will be worth it and simple! Buckwheat is a soft and tender grain; a good alternative to rice with a more earthy taste. You’ll be surprised how much kids love this dish." - Marcus Papadopoulo Recipe note: Begin this recipe 2-3 days ahead. This recipe is by Marcus Papadopoulo
Lamb neck roast with rough-cut chermoula
Taking a lesser-known cut with a less-than-glamourous name, Colin Fassnidge and Anthony Puharich bring you the new, more affordable lamb roast.
Lamb rack with romesco sauce
Colin Fassnidge and Anthony Puharich are about to make your traditional lamb roast into a showstopper by updating it with Spanish flavours.