15 Easter Lamb Recipes From Around the World
For much of the World, Easter celebrations involve eating delicious lamb dishes. From Europe to the USA, South America to Asia, lamb plays an important part of the menu. Here are 15 of my favourite lamb recipes from around the World for you to enjoy this Easter.

Why do we eat Lamb at Easter?
Christianity plays a part in why many countries around the World eat lamb at Easter time. The lamb represents Christ, the Holy Lamb of God.
But in addition, as Easter falls during Springtime, in the Northern Hemisphere, it also falls during lambing season which means an abundance of the finest meat. So, it's no surprise to see some of the tastiest, most treasured dishes resurface at this time each year.
What to cook at Easter
Around the world there are many special Easter preparations, from delicious stews and soups, roasts and bakes all featuring lamb as the main ingredient. Depending which country we're in, lamb can take on so many flavours and cooking techniques.
Lamb is very versatile and many recipes match it to tried and tested flavourings like rosemary, lemon, cumin, garlic, anchovies, chilli, garlic and so much more - the World is your playground, so why just stick to norm when you could experience a whole new side to lamb?

What cuts of lamb to use
There are many beautiful cuts to enjoy. Some are more successful than others for specific recipes.
- Stews & Curries - Cheek, Neck, Shoulder, Leg, Shank
- Roasts - Leg and Ribs (Rack)
- BBQ - Leg, Sirloin, Ribs (Rack), Flank,
- Frying/grilling - Ribs (Rack), Loin, Sirloin, Flank & Breast
- Other - Tongue for cold cuts, Ground lamb for burgers and kofta meatballs, Head for stews.
What's MY favourite?
Lamb is probably my favourite meat, so I have LOTS of recipes that I cook, and many that I claim is my favourite! But on careful consideration, I think that my most favourite way to enjoy lamb is fresh off the BBQ grill. Normal with a simple marinade (check out my 18 Delicious Marinades from Around The World for Roasting & Grilling) and then a smoky char on the grill.
So, of the recipes below my favourite is Middle Eastern Lamb Kebabs (Kabobs). I love nothing more than a couple of skewers served with creamy Baba Ganoush, a fattoush salad and a hearty dollop of garlicky Toum on the side. THAT is my idea of a heavenly Easter meal!

Check out my top 15 lamb recipes
So, here you go, my most favourite Easter Lamb recipes from all corners of the globe. Which will you new favourite be?

Greek Lamb Marinade

Saag Gosht (Lamb & Spinach Curry)

Lamb Mansaf

Italian Baked Lamb & Potatoes

Kosha Mangsho (Bengali Lamb Curry)

Cypriot Sheftalia (Pork & Lamb Sausages)

Lamb Ragu with Pappardelle

Chinese Xinjiang Lamb Skewers

Middle Eastern Lamb Kebabs (Kabobs)

Moroccan Kefta Tagine

Rajasthani Lamb & Sweetcorn Curry

Shantung Lamb Ribs

Lebanese Lamb Marinade

Lamb & Eggplant Fatteh

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