Food and Recipes Meat Lamb 5 Delicious Lamb Recipes That Belong On Your Dinner Table These lamb recipes will help you get a leg up in the kitchen By Lisa Cericola Lisa Cericola Lisa Cericola has been on staff at Southern Living since 2015. As Deputy Editor, Lisa manages the food and travel departments and edits those sections of each issue, as well as digital content. Previously, she was the features editor at Food Network Magazine and has more than 15 years of experience writing, editing, and managing photo shoots for print and digital lifestyle brands. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on September 4, 2024 Close Photo: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Without a doubt, lamb always feels fit for a holiday feast, whether it be Easter, Passover, or Christmas. That's when we break out our lamb recipes. But, in our opinion, lamb doesn't necessarily need to be limited to being a holiday centerpiece. It'll work just as easily into your weeknight routine. When cooking lamb, there's nothing to lose—and so much to gain. Plus, there are so many different ways you can prepare lamb including roasting, grilling, broiling, braising, and even slow cooking. (And it's so much easier than you think.) Whether you're in the mood for a quick lamb chop or an elegant leg of lamb, these delicious options will make every dinner feel special, no matter the occasion. 26 Side Dishes For Lamb To Make Any Meal Restaurant-Worthy 01 of 05 Roast Rack Of Lamb Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle There is so much layered flavor in this roasted rack of lamb. It starts with roasting the rack coated in a rosemary-garlic mixture. Then, before the lamb is completely done cooking, it will get covered in another mix, that includes parsley, Parmesan, and panko. Then to top it all off, you'll serve the roasted lamb with a herb sauce. Get The Recipe 02 of 05 Roasted Lamb With Herb Sauce Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Roasted low and slow in the oven, this easy-roasted lamb makes a stunning centerpiece for Sunday dinner. You'll serve the lamb with a herb sauce that makes every bite flavorful. Get The Recipe 03 of 05 Broiled Lamb Chops Southern Living Marinated in red wine, orange juice, garlic, shallots, rosemary, oregano, and olive oil, this broiled lamb chop recipe is sure to send your taste buds soaring. And, with only 10 minutes of hands-on time, you won't have to spend hours in the kitchen to reap a mouthwatering meal. Get The Recipe 04 of 05 Easy Pastitsio Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Use ground lamb in place of the beef in this easier version of traditional pastitsio, which is like a Greek lasagna. A ricotta mixture replaces the béchamel sauce that usually tops the ragù and pasta mixture. Get The Recipe 05 of 05 Herb-Crusted Roasted Leg Of Lamb Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall A seasoning made with fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, and spices helps the exterior of the lamb become crispy while it's cooking low and slow in the oven. Get The Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit