Lamb

Indian-style tandoori lamb cutlets with sweet mango chutney from Australian Women's Weekly.

The rosemary spiked into the lamb infuses the meat with the most wonderful flavour, while the lemony marinade flavours both the lamb and the vegetables.

Burger patties can be prepared several hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator and cook as required. Note

Celebrate the arrival of spring with this vibrant salad complete with tender grilled lamb, juicy tomatoes and fresh podded peas.

Save yourself some evening time with these popular quick and easy Mexican tortillas. Experiment with different fillings such as sliced capsicum, avocado or baby spinach. Beef, lamb or chicken strips will work just as well for the meat component.

David's favourite meat is lamb and his favourite cut of lamb is the shank. This slow-cooked stew is best cooked the day before and reheated gently. He's a smart man, that Dave.

Store-bought pesto is available from the refrigerated section of most supermarkets (near the dips). You will also find it in the pasta aisle. Note

If you have time, marinate the chops, covered, for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Note

If you can’t get fresh broad beans (fava beans), use frozen ones, these also need the beige-green shell removed. Note

Indulge your taste buds with this Greek delight the whole family will love.

Traditional French fare of tender lamb with a mint and pistachio crumb.

Navarin is a classic French ragoût of lamb or mutton.

Lamb shanks that will fall off the bone and melt in your mouth with a flavour-packed bean ragu.

You can substitute gravy beef (or better yet, a ham bone and chicken stock) for the lamb. Black beans, also known as turtle beans, are a common ingredient in Latin American soups, salads and salsa. They have a black skin, creamy texture and sweet flavour, and are a breed apart from Chinese black beans which […]

Ask the butcher for lamb shoulder as what is sold as diced lamb is sometimes from the leg and will not be as tender. Note

Ras el hanout is a Moroccan spice mixture meaning `top of the shelf’. The mixture varies from one merchant to another, but is always subtly savoury with a touch of heat. Note

QUICK RELEASE METHOD Each time the lid is removed from the cooker, the pressure must be released quickly first. Use tongs (steam can burn your fingers) to turn the pressure valve on top of the cooker to open the valve and release the steam. We use this method when adding ingredients and when checking the […]

Spicy sliced lamb with radish, tomato, tabbouleh in a harissa yogurt wrap.

A quick and easy mid-week stir-fry of chilli & lamb rice noodles with buk choy.

Fig and pistachio couscous and baby spinach leaves make the perfect bed for tender, char-grilled lamb backstraps.

A spicy rhubarb salsa teams beautifully with tender lamb chops in this mouth-watering dish.

Char siu is a popular way to flavor and prepare barbecued pork in Cantonese cuisine.

French trimmed lamb cutlets are the ones where the meat and fat have been removed from the bone entirely.

If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them scorching during cooking, or cover the ends with foil. For a simple tzatziki sauce, combine ¾ cup low-fat yoghurt, 1 clove crushed garlic and 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley in a small bowl. For a simple chilli tomato […]

Basted with a balsamic glaze, these lamb chops are tasty and tender and beautifully paired with this creamy olive mash.

A flavour-packed lamb and leek braise from Australian Women's Weekly.

These delicious Indian lamb stuffed savoury pastry parcels are brilliant enjoyed as a starter to a dinner party, a light lunch or an afternoon snack.

Rich and tender neck chop and lentil stew with a bright and fluffy kumara and carrot mash.

This spicy noodle stir-fry is easy, speedy and full of flavour.

As your butcher to bone the lamb loin for you. Slice thickly and serve with roasted vegetables and minty peas. Cold roast lamb is delicious for sandwiches the next day, if there is any leftover.

Light, healthy and fragrant, this Thai lamb, eggplant and coriander curry is succulent and spicy. Eggplant is brilliant in curry, its tender flesh absorbs all the flavours of the sauce.

Garlic and rosemary smoked lamb is delicious served cold the next day, as well as while still hot.

Served with creamy mashed potato and gravy, this lamb shank stew is comfort food at its finest and yet fancy enough to serve up to guests.

Sweet and sticky lamb loin cutlets with a plum glaze make a nice change from the usual. Continue the Chinese theme and serve with fried rice.

Fill up on the right stuff with this heart-healthy meal.

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Note

A delicious and fresh salad bursting with flavour, from Australian Women's Weekly.

Always a crowd-pleaser, this satisfying Greek dish is delicious served with crusty bread and a green salad.

This traditional Middle Eastern dish is so versatile in how it's served. Try baking in different shapes and styles.

Lamb korma with cucumber salad from Recipes+.

Soft and tender braised lamb with sweet carrots from Recipes+.

Baked lamb meatballs with parmesan and sun-dried tomato dumplings from Recipes+.

A tasty variation on a family favourite.

Cosy up this winter with this hearty, filling soup.

With a delicious potato, kumara and bacon topping, this hearty lamb meatloaf makes for a wonderful family meal.

These tasty pastry triangles make a great snack with dip or a light meal with salad and mashed kumara.

Make something different tonight with this easy pasta dish with green beans and cheesy lamb pockets.

Make ahead: You can make salsa up to 3 hours ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Note

The classic combination of lamb and kumara works beautifully in this delicious Moroccan stew.

These delicious spiced lamb cutlets topped with zesty fried paneer make an excellent starter or light meal.

The succulent savoury flavours of rosemary roast lamb are complimented by the sweetness of the maple vegetables.

Not unlike a sort of Mediterranean pizza, these fresh lamb pitas from Woman's Day spiced to perfection and sweetened with just the right amount of honey. Hummus completes this tasty snack.

Steaming couscous over the top of the simmering tagine gives light, fluffy results. Note

If preferred, simply serve roast with vegetables of choice. For an inexpensive tomato flavour, season and heat a can of diced tomatoes and use as a simple sauce. Note

This easy, filling curry is delicious with steamed basmati rice and crisp papadums.

Minted yoghurt cutlets; perfect on the barbecue in the summer time.

Prepare couscous following packet instructions-combine 1 cup couscous and 1 cup just-boiled water in a heatproof bowl. If liked. add 1/4 cup Currants, 1 teaspoon each ground coriander and cumin and a knob of butter. Season to taste. Fluff with a fork. Note

Infused with garlic and rosemary, this delicious, slow-cooked lamb roast will melt in your mouth.

A warm salad is comforting and healthy. Try lamb and avocado with beans and cucumber.

Succulent lamb shank pieces combine with chunks of vegetables to make this spice infused soup.

There's nothing more satisfying than slow-roasted lamb shanks on a cold winter's evening. They're filling, comforting and make the house smell fabulous for hours in the lead up to dinner.

Maple syrup brings its unique flavour as well as sweetness to these glazed lamb shanks. It's important to use real maple syrup for this recipe rather than a maple syrup flavoured alternative.

This recipe is designed to work in a camp oven, but you can use a conventional oven instead, if desired. Place the roasting/baking dish with oven juices on a stove to make sauce.

There is plenty of this Middle Eastern soup to go around and with juicy lamb and spicy vegetables you'll certainly be needing every bit.

These cassia spiced lamb cutlets cooked on stone, pathar ka gosht, are excellent as a starter or as part of a banquet meal.

Star anise, cloves, cinnamon, sichuan pepper and fennel seeds are the spices that make these lamb shanks in five-spice with tamarind and ginger so fragrant.

A delicious and easy recipe for spiced lamb and a spinach and couscous salad. Perfect for lunch, and make plenty because you'll definitely want to fill a lunchbox with it the next day!

A tandoor is a clay oven used in the north of India to cook this popular style of food, which is a “dry” curry, rather than one in a sauce. These delicious tandoori lamb cutlets come with their own little handle, perfect for dunking them in chutney and raita.

Slow-roasted lamb shanks with tomato and olives that will melt in your mouth. The richness of the sauce adds another layer to the already intense, deep flavours of slow-roasted lamb.

Indulge in a hearty meal this Winter with our roast lamb spiked with anchovies and rosemary. Serve with the roasted garlic and tomatoes straight from the pan. Delicious.

Souvlaki is a Greek speciality: delectably tender meat skewers which have been marinated in a herb, lemon and olive oil mixture. Rigani (Greek oregano) is a stronger, sharper version of the herb we usually associate with Italian cooking, and is available from good delicatessens.

Tender grilled Moroccan lamb on burghul salad, a Middle-Eastern-style cracked wheat salad with nuts and herbs, makes a lovely light lunch.

A healthy pizza the whole family will enjoy with tender lamb, caramelised onion and fresh leaves of rocket.

These fresh, fragrant and flavoursome Asian lettuce cups are perfect for sharing.

Tender, succulent lamb shanks and creamy black-eye beans together make a hearty soup. Serve with crusty bread and a liberal sprinkling of freshly chopped coriander.

Lamb cutlets with olive salsa, polenta and fennel; a great dish for special occasions.

Tender and fragrant, these lamb racks with garlic, sage and red onion make a fabulous main dish for a dinner party. The rule of thumb is one rack per adult guest.

Individual lamb and sun-dried tomato meatloaves brought to you by New Zealand Woman's Weekly

There's nothing quite like homemade hamburgers.