13 Impressive Lamb Recipes for Easter Dinner

Beyond the bulb and fronds, bright yellow fennel pollen has a bold anise flavor. Chef Sarah Heller of Radish Leaf Cuisine in Napa, California, uses it as a rub for roasted rack of spring lamb. The radish leaf pesto is a prime example of root-to-stem cooking: The peppery leaves, basil, almonds, and Pecorino make a vibrant, delicious topper for the chops when served.

For an easy way to prepare a rack of lamb, simply rub it with plenty of garlic, rosemary, olive oil and salt before roasting.

A fruity mixture of seedless grapes, white wine and honey adds delicious flavor to these grilled lamb chops.

Coating lamb in whole-milk yogurt gives these Indian kebabs delicious tang.

This delicious, fragrant lamb is served with a sweet-and-sour shallot jam made from dates, honey and apple cider vinegar.

Peperonata

, a fantastic mix of stewed peppers, onions, raisins and anchovies makes a perfect accompaniment.

Chef Curtis Stone serves this incredible lamb with an easy mint sauce.

This Mediterranean-inspired dish pairs well with a dark, cherry-flavored Cabernet Franc.

Daniel Boulud's excellent lamb features a basil-and-pine nut crust.

These fast lamb chops are made with ladolemono, a super simple Greek sauce of lemon choice and olive oil.

Chef David Mawhinney uses leftover meat for delicious lamb sandwiches.

This simple braise yields fork-tender lamb in just 2 hours. Lovage, a perennial herb that smells and tastes similar to celery, is sometimes available at specialty grocery stores or farmers markets; celery leaves make a fine substitute.

In this recipe, aromatic lamb and creamy chickpeas soften into a crispy, moist patty once cooked.