Lamb, The Star of Your Easter Table

Whether you are whipping up a hearty Easter brunch or preparing a celebratory dinner feast, try your hand at some of these beautiful lamb recipes from around the world. (Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh/)
A hearty roast lamb calls for equally hearty herbs that can stand up to its intense flavor. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Leg-of-Lamb-with-Herb-Garlic-Crust/”>Leg of Lamb with Herb–Garlic Crust</a> (Christopher Testani/)
Salsa verde, a Mediterranean condiment flavored with anchovies, capers, and herbs, partners nicely with seared, medium-rare lamb chops. A high-acid, ultra-crisp white, such as a txakolina from Spain's Basque Country, matches the briny notes of the sauce. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Lamb-Chops-with-Mint-Salsa-Verde/">Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Salsa Verde</a> (Thomas Payne/)
Whole, bone-in rack of lamb is marinated with garlicky, herb-flecked mustard and grilled until charred and crusty on the outside and pink and juicy on the inside. Get the recipe for<a href="https://www.saveur.com/grilled-rack-lamb-with-garlic-and-herbs-recipe/">Grilled Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Herbs</a> (Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh/)
The classic presentation for a roasted rack of lamb calls for frenching the meat—removing the layer of muscle and fat that extends to the end of the rib bones. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/rack-of-lamb-with-rosemary-and-thyme-recipe/">Rack of Lamb</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
Seaweed lends a soft salinity to this rack of lamb, which comes together in an hour. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/rack-lamb-seaweed-red-wine-sauce-irish-recipe/">Seaweed-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Red Wine Sauce</a> (Michelle Heimerman/)
Blanching the squash pieces in this dish, adapted from a recipe by chef Dan Moss of Terroir Auburn in Clare Valley, Australia, helps to tenderize their skins and flesh so they're not undercooked when the outside is grilled to perfection. A creamy sunchoke purée and tart herb salad round out the grilled squash and lamb chops. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/grilled-lamb-chops-acorn-squash-sunchoke-puree-recipe/">Grilled Lamb Chops and Squash with Herb Salad and Sunchokes</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
Our variation on a traditional Greek soup uses lamb shanks and shoulder, spring vegetables, herbs, and long-grain rice. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Greek-Easter-Soup/">Greek Easter Soup</a> (Farideh Sadeghin/)
In this classic Greek pairing, dill is used two ways: first in a garlicky marinade for the lamb, and then in a cooling, brightly flavored yogurt sauce. Serve this dish with a simple green salad. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Grilled-Lamb-Chops-with-Tzatziki-Sauce/">Grilled Lamb Chops with Tzatziki Sauce</a> (Thomas Payne/)
This recipe comes from Sam Smith, Of Tusk in Portland, Oregon. Smith notes: "I like to eat it with a steak knife, keep some texture." Serve this with lots of bread for soaking up the juices; a simple mixed green salad with champagne vinegar, black pepper, and edible flowers if available; and a super cold rose or white wine. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/braised-lamb-shoulder-with-rose-turnips-and-pistachios-recipe/">Braised Lamb Shoulder with Rose, Turnips, and Pistachios</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
At the Marketplace at Emerald Valley in Washington, Pennsylvania, lemon zest and fresh mint go into every lamb burger patty. A tangle of sweet balsamic onions, a hint of chile, and briny feta balance the charred meat and brioche bun. Ground lamb falls on the fattier side; if using a grill, watch out for flare-ups. <a href="https://www.saveur.com/lamb-burger-with-mint-feta-and-balsamic-onions-recipe/">Lamb Burger with Mint, Feta, and Balsamic Onions</a> (Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh/)
Chunks of lamb shoulder are rubbed with spices and marinated with aromatics before hitting the grill in this easy kebab recipe. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/grilled-marinated-lamb-kebabs-recipe/">Grilled Marinated Lamb Kebabs</a> (Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh/)
Perfect for parties, these ribs pre-roast in the oven, then crisp up under the broiler. Ask your butcher for a Denver cut: the lamb rib equivalent of St. Louis–style pork spare ribs, which is a fatty portion from the belly side. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/lamb-ribs-with-spicy-harissa-barbecue-sauce-recipe/">Lamb Ribs with Spicy Harissa Barbecue Sauce</a> (Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh/)