Recipes Holidays + Events Easter 13 Impressive Lamb Recipes for Easter Dinner By Food & Wine Editors Updated on April 18, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Eva Kolenko Along with ham, lamb is pretty standard fare for Easter—and if you're planning on making it this year, we've rounded up 13 different ways you can prepare it, so you can avoid repeating the same old rack recipe. There's Greek-style leg of lamb, braised lamb with herb-scented jus, and even kebabs, if you want to mix it up. Check out the full spread below. 01 of 14 Fennel Pollen–Roasted Rack of Lamb with Radish Leaf Pesto Eric Wolfinger 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. Go to recipe 02 of 14 13 Impressive Lamb Recipes for Easter Dinner We’ve rounded up 13 different ways you can prepare it, so you can avoid repeating the same old rack recipe. 03 of 14 Garlic-Crusted Roast Rack of Lamb © Ingalls Photography For an easy way to prepare a rack of lamb, simply rub it with plenty of garlic, rosemary, olive oil and salt before roasting. Go to Recipe 04 of 14 Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Grapes © Ashley Rodriguez A fruity mixture of seedless grapes, white wine and honey adds delicious flavor to these grilled lamb chops. Go to Recipe 05 of 14 Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Kebabs with Lemon Butter © Kana Okada Coating lamb in whole-milk yogurt gives these Indian kebabs delicious tang. Go to Recipe 06 of 14 Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary and Lavender © Paul Costello This delicious, fragrant lamb is served with a sweet-and-sour shallot jam made from dates, honey and apple cider vinegar. Go to Recipe 07 of 14 Grilled Lambs with Peperonata PHOTO © JOHN KERNICK Peperonata, a fantastic mix of stewed peppers, onions, raisins and anchovies makes a perfect accompaniment. Go to Recipe 08 of 14 Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary © Amy Neunsinger Chef Curtis Stone serves this incredible lamb with an easy mint sauce. Go to Recipe 09 of 14 Greek-Style Leg of Lamb This Mediterranean-inspired dish pairs well with a dark, cherry-flavored Cabernet Franc. Go to Recipe 10 of 14 Basil-Crusted Leg of Lamb with Lemon Vinaigrette © Stephanie Foley Daniel Boulud's excellent lamb features a basil-and-pine nut crust. Go to Recipe 11 of 14 Grilled Lamb Chops with Ladolemono These fast lamb chops are made with ladolemono, a super simple Greek sauce of lemon choice and olive oil. Go to Recipe 12 of 14 Braised Lamb with Herb-Scented Jus © Fredrika Stjärne Chef David Mawhinney uses leftover meat for delicious lamb sandwiches. Go to Recipe 13 of 14 Braised Lamb with Garlic, Wine, and Lovage Greg Dupree 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. Go to Recipe 14 of 14 Spiced Lamb Kebabs with Fresh Herbs Eva Kolenko In this recipe, aromatic lamb and creamy chickpeas soften into a crispy, moist patty once cooked. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit