Garlic roast lamb with hotpot potatoes

A leg of lamb stretches to feed a crowd of up to eight, especially when combined with sliced potatoes and carrots in gravy

Sort-of Scotch broth

An alternative take on the Highland soup with stewed lamb, cabbage and pearl barley

Pulled lamb shoulder with sticky pomegranate glaze

Cooking the meat really slowly in fruit juice makes it meltingly tender, and the juices double up as a sweet glaze

Mustard-crusted breast of lamb

Breast of lamb is a forgotten cut, which means it’s great value, as well as deliciously tender when slow-cooked

Sizzled lamb with Mexican salsa

Mary Cadogan creates a tangy duo for the barbie that’s perfect to serve friends and family alike

Sliced turnip & bacon bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make the most of turnips with this flavoursome recipe, perfect with slow cooked lamb, or as main course

Broad beans with tomatoes & anchovies

Gloriously colourful broad beans with tomatoes and anchovies, perfect with spring lamb

Crunchy potatoes with dill & onions

Roasties packed with flavour, and they’re good for you too… try them with slow-roast lamb

Navarin of lamb & spring vegetables

Gordon combines baby veg and tender meat in his lighter version of a bistro classic

Greek lamb & macaroni bake

A cross between moussaka and macaroni cheese, this thrifty Mediterranean pasta bake makes for a hearty meal

Herby baked lamb in tomato sauce

Cook this ‘low and slow’ in its own sauce til it’s so tender you can carve it with a spoon

Slow-roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus

For lamb that will melt in your mouth and surprise your palate, follow Sarah Cook's easy recipe