Best Lamb Recipes and Lamb Cooking Ideas

These satisfying and tender lamb shanks are a great alternative to ham, turkey or lamb chops for a holiday dinner, served with a seasoned red wine sauce.This recipe is courtesy of Karrie Holland, Tasty Ever After.

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Lamb and Green Bean Stew

This traditional Lebanese lamb and green bean stew is served over Lebanese rice with pita bread on the side.This recipe is by Maureen Abood and was originally published in the Chicago Tribune.

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Marinated Grilled Leg of Lamb

Marinated and grilled leg of lamb makes the perfect Easter entree. It can be prepared the day ahead, then needs little attention while it grills (or roasts) and you attend to the side dishes. This tried-and-true marinade for lamb draws its flavor from Dijon mustard, garlic, onion, lemon and spices and herbs. —Robin MatherThis recipe is from "The Feast Nearby" by Robin Mather (Ten Speed Press, 2011) and was originally published in the Chicago Tribune.

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Lamb and Eggplant With Yogurt Relish

Fresh yogurt relish compliments delicately spiced eggplant and lamb.Recipe by Chef Tom Colicchio

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Lamb Kebabs

Pat together a meatball of lamb, mint and garlic, then thread it onto a length of cinnamon and grill. The stick serves as pot, potholder, plate, fork — and an infusion of flavor.This recipe is by Leah Eskin and was originally published in the Chicago Tribune.

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Lamb Burger Recipe

Lamb is more expensive than other types of ground meat but take one bite of these juicy burgers and you’ll see why. We don’t add much to the ground meat — just some onion, garlic, and spices — so that the flavor of the lamb can shine. Skip the cheese on these burgers and opt for a flavorful yogurt-based sauce instead.

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Lamb Crossbone with Smoked Barley

What's a crossbone, you ask? It's the double porterhouse version of a lamb — the saddle of the animal that essentially gives you every cut you'd order separately. This recipe makes bacon with the lamb, and serves it with a light watercress salad and flavorful smoked barley. Want more from David Burke? Check out his weekly column on The Daily Meal.

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Braised Lamb Stew

After receiving a new Dutch oven for Christmas (yay!), I was excited to put it to use with this easy stew. Feel free to add other herbs like rosemary or thyme to it and vegetables like chickpeas or beans, but this lamb stew is delicious as is. Because of my love for tomatoes, I decided to use that as my braising liquid instead of broth. It still has a fair amount of acidity and some sweetness, which was enhanced by the carrots. We served it with crispy potatoes, but it would also work well with rice, couscous, or boiled potatoes. Click here to see the Slow Cooker Challenge. Click here for more of the 101 Best Slow Cooker Recipes

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Braised Lamb Shanks

Lamb shanks can be a tougher cut, so it's best to cook them low and slow. This recipe may take a little time but is actually quite easy to make, and will definitely impress your holiday dinner guests.This recipe is by Chef Alan Bergman and was originally published in the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

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Hearty Lamb Stew

A delicious stew you can make using a slow cooker. Let the lamb simmer with fresh vegetables and herbs and have it ready for you to eat after a long day at work.This recipe is by Leah Eskin and was originally published in The Chicago Tribune.

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