112 lamb roast recipes

Eggplant, lamb, and rice casserole layers roasted eggplant with browned ground lamb, cinnamon-spiced tomatoes, white rice, and crumbled feta. A Mediterranean one-dish dinner.

Classic lamb shepherd's pie with diced cooked lamb, peas, and gravy under a buttery mashed potato crust. A straightforward British comfort dish that uses leftover roast lamb.

Roasted lamb with earthy mushrooms and a rich port wine sauce.

Moroccan mechoui: paprika and garlic-rubbed leg of lamb roasted over a bed of carrots, onions, tomato and celery. Simple North African feast served straight from the roasting pan.

Greek lamb shanks with orzo: lamb roasted with garlic slivers, oregano, cinnamon, and tomatoes, then finished over orzo that cooks in the pan juices. One-pan Mediterranean Sunday supper.

Lamb shoulder in pastry, a British-style boneless lamb roast wrapped in flaky pastry and baked golden. A traditional Sunday-dinner centerpiece with countryside roots.

An easy lamb canape: crisp celery-seed toast strips spread with a quick cooked-lamb-and-mayonnaise mixture and topped with pimiento. A smart, retro party bite for using up leftover roast lamb.

Butterflied leg of lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate juice, red wine, garlic, and basil, then grilled or roasted. A show-stopping Persian-inspired main course.

Honey and lemon marinated leg of lamb roasted with potatoes, fresh rosemary, thyme, and oregano. One pan, up to a 24-hour marinade, and a beautifully gilded finish.

Dijon soy rack of lamb: tender lamb chops glazed in a Dijon, soy, garlic, and olive oil mayonnaise-style coating, then broiled and roasted to a perfect medium-rare. A 45-minute restaurant dinner.

Baby lettuce salad with a sharp raspberry vinaigrette made savory with lamb stock and fresh oregano and chives. A clean, elegant side salad that pairs perfectly with roasted lamb.

Lamb Klephtiko: Greek-style boneless leg of lamb studded with garlic, bay, cinnamon, and oregano, wrapped in parchment and slow-roasted 4 hours until fall-apart tender.

Poblano lamb stew: cubed lamb shoulder simmered with crushed juniper berries and chicken broth, then finished with roasted poblano strips and a bright shower of lemon zest.

Roast loin of lamb stuffed with soft-cooked apples, ginger, and lemon juice. An Irish-inspired main dish roast with sweet fruit tucked inside and garlic slivered into the fat.

Roast stuffed leg of lamb rubbed with garlic and rosemary, finished with a red wine pan sauce of tomatoes and olives. A centerpiece roast for Sunday or Easter dinner.

Red pepper and ginger marmalade slow-cooks sweet peppers with orange zest, fresh ginger, and garlic into a glossy savory jam. Great with lamb, roast chicken, or cheese.