Lamb, it’s as Australian as Vegemite and just as amazing. So why not celebrate this Easter the Aussie way with one (or more) of these fantastic lamb recipes?
Miso butter lamb cutlets with quick Asian salad
Miso provides a quick punch of flavour that doesn't require hours of marinating.
Lamb with sourdough, basil and macadamia pesto
Lemon, rosemary and anchovy marinated lamb
Nothing seems more fitting for an Aussie summer than lamb on a barbecue.
Roast lamb with pomegranate glaze
Take your roast lamb game to the next level.
Darren Robertson’s orange-glazed lamb
This may not be the quickest recipe out there, but we can guarantee it is definitely worth the wait.
Spiced lamb with yoghurt and vegetable salad
Lamb and veg, with a delicious. twist!
Spicy lamb rib tortillas
Slow-cooked lamb rib tortillas. Need we say more? Recipe by Raph Rashid.
Colin Fassnidge's soupe au pistou
Colin Fassnidge and Anthony Puharich are in agreement on their love of lamb mince, but our butcher is left confused as to whether Colin is making a soup or a broth. It's understandable. Soupe au pistou originates from Provence, and embraces the best of summer vegies. This is meant to be a lighter dish. Not convinced? The herby pistou on top will totally change your mind.
Lamb sausage rolls with harissa yogurt
Make ahead and freeze before you bake for the ultimate easy weekend saver.
Lamb, tzatziki and quinoa tabbouleh kebabs
Make mid-week meals easy and healthy with these lamb tortillas - they are the ultimate finger food!
Most Aussie dish ever: lamb gaytime pops
Colin Fassnidge transforms lamb chops using an iconic Aussie ice cream for inspiration, the result is both nostalgic and delicious.
Barbecue lamb cutlets with seaweed butter
Seaweed butter adds a flavour punch to this easy, midweek lamb dish.
Lamb tagliata with broccolini and anchovy and chilli butter
Turn the heat up on your lamb dish with the addition of anchovy and chilli butter.
Maggie Beer's chargrilled Barossa milk-fed lamb
Maggie Beer’s chargrilled milk-fed lamb from the Barossa Valley is to die for. Serve with roasted vegetables for a spin on the classic sunday roast.
Lamb, capsicum and onion skewers
Lamb burgers with buffalo mozzarella and cucumber salad
Keep summer cooking easy with these lively lamb burgers that are a twist on the traditional.
Butterflied lamb with herb couscous and labneh
Wrap shredded lamb and couscous in pita bread for tomorrow’s lunch box, says Shannon Bennett.
Lamb with artichokes and peaches
This is a classic Irish winter dish - serve it with a glass of red or even a beer, as the Irish would!
Valli Little's lamb, zucchini and haloumi burgers with sesame salt
Add some big punchy flavours to a barbecued burger with this tasty lamb, zucchini and haloumi version.
Lamb tikka flatbreads
Indian-inspired spiced lamb on flatbread signals laidback summer entertaining. Ditch the utensils and let guests assemble their own at the table.
Lamb tikka flatbreads
Indian-inspired spiced lamb on flatbread signals laidback entertaining. Ditch the utensils and let guests assemble their own at the table.Lamb tikka flatbreadsAs a condiment, we used yumm poppy splash dressing.
Indian-style lamb and eggplant pizzas
These Indian-spiced pizzas are perfect for a night on the couch.
Lamb cutlets with spiced red cabbage
Ditch mash and give your lamb chops a Middle-Eastern spin with this vibrant sweet spiced cabbage dish.
Spring lamb rack with caper and herb crust and rhubarb compote
Like mint, rhubarb is a natural accompaniment to lamb.
Lamb with lentils, feta and mint
Lentils are a useful (and filling) way to help balance the proportions of meat to non-meat on your plate. Jill Dupleix's lamb recipe uses the robust flavours of sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and salty feta and olives to make every mouthful exciting.
Massaman lamb cutlets with crunchy coconut potatoes
This recipe for Massaman flavoured lamb cutlets uses the curry paste as a marinade rather than curry base.
Roast lamb with oregano, pink grapefruit and chilli salsa
Add punch to the usual roast lamb with zingy grapefruit and a fresh chilli salsa. It's lamb, but not as you know it.
Crumbed lamb cutlets with beetroot chutney
"We use Moran Family Lamb from our farm, but this dish will make any good-quality cutlets sing." Matt Moran
Sumac and yoghurt lamb kebabs with raw beetroot salad
Serve these kebabs as part of a share plate or as a light meal.
Lamb al asador with chimichurri and sweet potato wedges
After learning the art of cooking meat over a traditional wood fire in Uruguay, David Prior is hooked on the intense flavour of a South American barbecue.
FAQs
The most-common cuts of lamb used around Easter are definitely legs (like the Herbed Leg of Lamb by Food Network Magazine pictured above) or chops.
What is lamb served at Easter? ›
Leg of Lamb
Lamb Leg is one of the most sought after cuts of lamb for Easter. This British favourite is usually left on the bone for maximum flavour whilst cooking. A perfect balance of tasty fat covering and lean texture, this cut of lamb is sure to impress. A 2.5kg leg of lamb should serve between 10 and 12 people.
What does Gordon Ramsay serve with lamb? ›
This simply prepared (it's rubbed in a paste of just Dijon mustard, garlic, and herbs) rack of lamb is best served with equally unfussy vegetable sides, like grilled asparagus or baby artichokes.
What is the significance of the lamb at Easter? ›
For Christians, the lamb is more a representation of Jesus sacrificing himself and dying on the cross – Jesus being “the lamb of God”. It's most likely that Christians eat lamb at Easter to remember this sacrifice. The sacrificial lamb is mentioned in the Old Testament, when God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son.
What is the most delicious part of lamb? ›
As one of the most flavorful parts of the lamb when cooked right, lamb ribs are a top choice for many people. They are tender, juicy, and delicious when roasted. Lamb ribs are best cooked with a combination of low heat for a few hours and high heat for about thirty minutes.
What is the tastiest part of the lamb? ›
Rump is renowned for its tenderness and flavour, best suited for roasting, or diced for dry heat cooking methods.
What seasoning is good for lamb? ›
Fresh rosemary, fresh garlic, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt are simple but amazing flavors that pair amazingly with the lamb! Each of these ingredients adds its unique warmth and depth to enhance the flavor of the dish.
What did Jesus eat for Easter dinner? ›
Local experts believe that Jesus ate simple meals of bread and locally caught fish. Aside from simple meals of bread and locally caught fish, local experts believe that Jesus also ate olives. Local experts believe that Jesus drank wine with his meals.
What sides go with lamb? ›
When you're serving lamb for dinner, classic sides like mashed potatoes or baked potatoes are family faves. If you have time, try fancier sides like Dauphinoise potatoes or garlic confit mashed potatoes to level up your meal. Creamy, cheesy, and crowd pleasing dauphinoise potatoes are practically impossible to dislike.
How to make lamb taste better? ›
The big, bold Lamb flavor goes well with spices like coriander seeds, cumin, curry powder, harissa paste, garlic, rosemary, oregano, thyme, black pepper, chilly flakes, and mint. Spices compliment Lamb, but it also holds its flavor with just salt and pepper.
Fattier cuts of lamb should be roasted long and slow at a low temperature, while leaner cuts of meat should be cooked at a high temperature for the first several minutes and then at a lower temperature the rest of the time. Braising is a popular technique for cooking less-tender cuts of lamb.
How do you keep lamb moist when cooking? ›
All the lamb needs is a sprinkle of salt and pepper, drizzle of olive oil. Add beef broth/stock and water into the pan (keeps everything all nice and moist + makes pan juices for gravy), cover then slow roast for 5 hours until tender and fall apart.
Why is Jesus with a lamb? ›
“In Bible times when a person sinned, they would take a lamb to the temple to sacrifice,” says Sandra, 9. “To be called a Lamb of God means that God gave Jesus to be killed like a lamb for our sins so we could live forever.” The majority of Old Testament passages that mention “lamb” refer to a sacrifice (85 out of 96).
Why did Jesus hold the lamb? ›
It is interesting that in his first formal introduction of Jesus, John uses the simple metaphor of the Lamb of God—which tells us much about Jesus and about His Atonement. He is the sacrificial Lamb, and He will take away our sins. The implications have eternal significance.
What does lamb have to do with Jesus? ›
This is a reference to the imagery in the Book of Revelation 5:1–13, ff. Occasionally, the lamb may be depicted bleeding from the area of the heart (Cf. Revelation 5:6), symbolizing Jesus' shedding of his blood to take away the sins of the world (Cf. John 1:29, 1:36).
What is the best cut of meat for Easter dinner? ›
The two most popular types of meat for Easter at my meat market are ham and lamb. The sales between both are pretty much equal. Many customers have a large crowd for Easter dinner and often prepare both. The number one cut of lamb to cook for Easter is a roasted leg of lamb.
What roast is traditionally eaten at Easter? ›
Similarly, chocolate eggs are often given as gifts due to their symbolic meaning. Roast lamb or roast ham is the traditional meat for the main meal on Easter Sunday.
What is the most popular meat for Easter? ›
Ham is the most traditional Easter meat.
What's the most popular meat at Easter? ›
We all know the two most popular meats in the world to serve as the centerpiece of an Easter dinner are lamb and ham. For most Americans, unlike most of the rest of the world, the choice is usually ham.
