Seven Ways With… Lamb

There are so many foods out there that deserve the credit for being versatile and go beyond the mistaken boundaries of frying, baking and boiling. Lamb is renowned for being used for all sorts of delectable snacks and dishes, but have you ever thought about the other ways you can utilise its tastiness? In this feature, we’re looking at some alternative ways to cook and eat popular foods from across the globe. From unusual dishes to simple classics, here are seven ways with lamb. 1. Lamb Burger Forget your traditional beef burgers, lamb burgers are the way to go. Succulent and meaty, have a look at this great recipe from Ring of Kerry Quality Lamb here. 2. Lamb Tagine A real lamb tagine is slow-cooked to perfection with a mouthwatering mix of meat and vegetables. See this great recipe from Wholesome Ireland here. 3. Lamb Stew A delicious one pot dinner combined with vegetables to make the perfect meal on a cold evening. Have a look Donal Skehan's recipe here. It's worth it! 4. Mechoui Lamb Mechoui lamb is a delicious Moroccan lamb dish with shredded lamb served in flatbreads served with a refreshing salad. Check out Jamie Oliver's recipe here. 5. Roast Leg of Lamb Cooking lamb for 6 hours might seem like a long time but the absolutely amazing, meat makes it all the worthwhile. Have a look at James Whelan's butchers recipe here. 6. Lamb Kebabs Kebabs, need we say more? Ask your butcher to bone the lamb and cut it into cubes for skewering and cooking - they'll be more than happy to help. See Killowen Farm's featured recipe here. 7. Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb Something to get the full-blown flavours of the country is a rack of lamb teamed with herbs and a delicious crust. Have a look at Neven Maguire's recipe here.