43 roast lamb recipes

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.

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.

Traditional British shepherd's pie made from leftover roast lamb or beef, bound in gravy and topped with mashed potatoes. Old-school comfort food done properly.

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.

Homemade herb or mint jelly with fresh herb infusion, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and liquid pectin. A glossy, fragrant condiment for roast lamb, cheese, and toast.

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.

Chef Kimos' rack of lamb studded with garlic, seared and roasted with a warm mint jelly, mustard, and vinegar basting sauce. A straightforward, impressive roast with a tangy-sweet glaze.

Quick DIY lamb stock made with browned lamb bones, shallots, carrots, celery, tomato, and white wine in a veal-stock base. Builds rich roasted flavor in just 30 minutes of simmering.

Nori lamb surprise butterflies lamb loin around scallops, mango, mushrooms, and pickled ginger, wraps it in seaweed, and pairs it with a chili-lemongrass syrup and a roasted pepper relish.

Traditional Scottish skirlie made with oatmeal toasted in meat drippings alongside mushrooms and onions. A rustic side dish that doubles as a stuffing for roast lamb.

This quick-easy to make potato salad goes deliciously well with roasted lamb, chicken or simple fish dishes.

Roast leg of lamb the old-school way: studded with raw garlic slivers, doused in lemon juice and salt, slow-roasted until fork-tender. Three ingredients, Sunday-supper centerpiece.

Baked lamb shanks braised in tomato sauce with oregano, onion, and parsley. Slow-roasted until the meat falls off the bone in a simple, Greek-style tomato braise.

Homemade mint jelly with fresh mint leaves, vinegar, sugar, and pectin. A classic condiment for roast lamb that sets up crystal clear and bright green in about 20 minutes.

Rich roasted lamb stock made from rack bones and trimmings with tomatoes, mirepoix, garlic, and thyme. A deep, savory base for soups, sauces, and braises.

Buttery couscous with toasted pine nuts, dried currants, sauteed mushrooms, and herbes de Provence. An elegant side dish that pairs with chicken, lamb, or roasted vegetables.