Easter lamb recipes

Lamb shanks are good value, and as each one is a portion, serving is a cinch. You can braise the shanks up to two days ahead

Roast a leg of lamb for a family feast. It's ideal served with roasties and your favourite spring vegetables for an Easter dinner or Sunday roast

Cook a leg of lamb in the slow cooker and be rewarded with tender meat that melts in the mouth. Enjoy with mashed potatoes and steamed veg

If spring is in the air you don't want to be slaving over a hot oven, so make the most of seasonal lamb the easy way with this lazy roast

This is great to have up your sleeve, impressive enough for a dinner party and quick enough for after work

This fresh-flavoured roast is lightly spiced with a hint of citrus – an ideal dinner for two

Cooking succulent lamb and herby potatoes together means the potatoes absorb all the lovely juices

Thanks to a breadcrumb coating made with parsley, mint, rosemary and garlic, this roast joint is a cut above the rest

As the lamb roasts, little
nuggets of feta from the crust melt into
the gutsy, tomatoey, garlicky sauce

Make this lamb tagine a day or two ahead to really develop the flavours. It makes entertaining that little bit easier, as all you'll need to do is reheat it

Make our classic roast rack of lamb with garlic and rosemary seasoning, it's perfect for a family Sunday dinner or an easy main for entertaining

A miracle one-pan lamb recipe that's as easy as popping a pan in the oven. Rosemary, garlic, white wine and seasonal veg make this a show stopping family meal

Try something different this Easter with a spectacular seasonal lamb soup. A special occasion soup from Crete, it's served with dolma - stuffed vine leaves

Perfect for an Easter celebration or a Sunday lunch with the family.

Cook lamb shoulder on a barbecue – fire and smoke deliver a real depth of flavour. Enjoy with punchy salsa criolla, sumac shallots and flatbreads

Switch up Easter roast lamb using flavours of the eastern Mediterranean, including pomegranate, feta and walnuts. It brings the sunshine on a bank holiday

Cook lamb chops in the air-fryer coated with garlic and herbs for an easy, flavourful dish. Serve with mash and your favourite vegetables on the side

Season a leg of lamb with our watercress and garlic butter for a new take on spring lamb. Parmesan breadcrumbs also add a lovely crunch and depth of flavour

Stretch your Easter lamb further by using it in a stew that’s bulked out with pearl barley and cheesy dumplings. Or, swap lamb for mutton, hogget or goat

Get friends and family round for an Easter lunch and make this crown of lamb a special centrepiece – your butcher could prep it, or follow our tips

Pair this slow-roasted mutton shoulder with a zesty gremolata and a rich bean mash. It's a great centrepiece dish for your Easter dinner table

Feed a crowd with this gorgeous slow-cooked curry made from tender lamb shanks

Score the skin of your lamb and marinate with a herby, garlicky pesto for an extra special Sunday roast