What To Serve With Slow Cooked Lamb

We've come a long way from the Sunday staple of roast lamb thanks to diverse and multicultural influences. You'll never see us tire of a classic roast, but we're always looking for new ways to eat Australia's favourite meat.

Wrap up the week with our lamb souvlaki with basil tzatziki

Basil is a surprising hit in our tzatziki recipe, pairing beautifully in this lamb souvlaki dish. Begin this recipe the night before.

Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with mojo verde

Mojo verde adds a herby twist to this perfect slow-cooked lamb shoulder. Begin this recipe at least 7 hours ahead.

Saffron and cinnamon lamb leg ragu

This slow-cooked lamb leg will have you glad it's winter. Begin this recipe 5 hours ahead.

Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with 40 cloves of garlic

"Start this recipe about four hours ahead" - George Calombaris.

Give breakfast a shake-up with this smoky lamb and feta shakshuka

"I love to serve this dish with warm flatbread scattered with za'atar and drizzled with olive oil," says Hayden Quinn.

Colin Fassnidge's warming lamb shank shepherd's pie

If you're after a hearty dish for dinner, Colin Fassnidge and Anthony Puharich have done the legwork for you, and the recipe is as easy as pie.

Keep calm and curry on with our lamb and eggplant rogan josh

"Kashmiri chilli powder is available from Indian grocers and spice specialists or use regular chilli powder," says Phoebe Wood.

Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with orange and date couscous

A hearty dish you'll be making all winter long.

If you love moussaka, just wait until you try this lamb and eggplant bake

This hearty dish is inspired by moussaka, but simpler to prepare. Everything is baked in one roasting pan, with the different elements added in stages. The topping cuts wonderfully through the richness of the eggplant and lamb.

This slow-cooked spicy lamb ribs recipe is one of the best we've tried this winter

Strap on a rib bib and dig in!

One-pot lamb shank, black olive and chilli pasta bake recipe

Begin this recipe at least 3 hours ahead.

Massaman lamb cutlets with crunchy coconut potatoes

This recipe for Massaman flavoured lamb cutlets uses the curry paste as a marinade rather than curry base.

Crumbed lamb cutlets with beetroot chutney

"We use Moran Family Lamb from our farm, but this dish will make any good-quality cutlets sing." Matt Moran

Pesto-crusted lamb racks with golden parmesan potatoes

This recipe proves that you only need a few ingredients to create a gourmet Italian-style dinner.

Honey-glazed lamb with smoked yoghurt and roasted root vegetables

Use the best Australian produce to create this gourmet dinner of honey-glazed lamb with smoked yoghurt and roasted root vegetables.

Dukkah-crusted lamb cutlets with strawberry couscous

Lamb cutlets and couscous with a surprise strawberry twist makes a quick, tasty meal.

Moroccan-style lamb cutlets with rose and pomegranate

Pomegranate adds a splash of colour and tangy flavour to this gourmet lamb cutlet dinner.

Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with salsa verde marinade

Salsa verde is such a great sauce to pimp up your roast with and perfect topped over slow-roasted lamb.

Curried lamb shank, amaranth and chickpea soup

This Phoebe Wood dish is positively moreish. Given its flavours, it's also quite Moorish. Bound to warm you up this winter.

Brown rice mujadarra with lamb cutlets

Taking inspiration from the Rio Olympics, try this super healthy brown rice, lentil and lamb dish. It's the right combination for an easy to make, healthy meal.

Silvia Colloca's spicy slow-cooked lamb ribs

Slow roasted until the meat is falling off the bone, these lamb ribs are tender and packed full of flavour. If 1.5kg seems like an obscene quantity for only four people, keep in mind that once they're cooked, they will shrink considerably.

Zaatar lamb cutlets with date fattoush

Dress up your lamb cutlets with Middle Eastern spices and a modern date fattoush.

Harira (Moroccan lamb, tomato and lentil soup)

Omit the yoghurt from this recipe and you've got a great dairy-free soup.

Jamie Oliver's easy Southeast Asian murtabak

You'll find many variations of this stuffed pancake dish throughout central and Southeast Asia. This Indian-inspired version is filled with spiced mince lamb. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead.

Marco Pierre White's roasted lamb rump a la Provencale

A lamb roast fit for a weeknight. It's hard to resist when served with green beans, olives and tomatoes. So don't.

Lamb, wild rice and quinoa salad

This vibrant lamb and quinoa salad packs a punch of flavour.

Spiced lamb soup with roti

MasterChef winner Sashi Cheliah looks to his roots for a recipe to warm even the coldest winter night.

Sunday roast lamb with cauliflower couscous

There is nothing more comforting than a Sunday roast in a toasty warm dining room with your loved ones. Jason Atherton gives a stealthily healthy version of this classic dish with a cauliflower couscous - making for a lighter variation your family will love.

Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with green papaya chutney

This lamb recipe from Dr. Sam Prince brings a modern Indian zestiness to a slow-roasted classic, with the green papaya chutney acting as the perfect accompaniment to the flavours in the marinade.

Roast lamb stew with garlic and rosemary

All the flavours of roast lamb, baked into a hearty stew. Serve over buttered cous cous for the ultimate winter warmer.

Lamb kofta meatballs in curry sauce

These lamb kofta meatballs in curry sauce are the perfect warming meal for a winter night.

White bean gnocchi with quick balsamic lamb ragu

Warm up winter nights with our clever white bean gnocchi with lamb ragu.

Lamb and pistachio pizzas with pomegranate molasses

This easy pizza recipe showcases the flavours of the middle-east, with its lamb, pistachio and pomegranate toppings.

Slow-braised lamb shoulder

Slow-braised lamb shoulder is always a winner - but make yours extra special with the flavours of soy and kecap manis.

Grilled lamb cutlets with olives, mint and white bean puree

Feed a crowd on Australia Day with these true blue grilled lamb cutlets.

Rolled lamb leg with parsley pangrattato and spring vegetables

Alla Wolf-Tasker's dish pairs lamb with a crunchy parsley topping - and it's a showstopper.

Roast leg of lamb with lemon, olives and spring vegetables

Nothing's better than this Mediterranean spin on the traditional Aussie meat and veg, and this recipe hits the spot whether you're after a midweek meal with leftovers for lunch, or are entertaining special guests.

Easy lamb kofta with feta flatbreads

A simple flatbread and lamb mince goes a long way with this flavourful kofta recipe.

Crumbed lamb cutlets with smoky eggplant salad

Crumbed lamb cutlets elevate this family-friendly dinner. This is an edited extract from A Year of Simple Family Food by Julia Busuttil Nishimura, Published by Plum, $39.99.

Lamb, feta and mint meatballs with tomato salad

"Feta and mint partner well with lamb," says Shannon Bennett.

Lamb tagine with cinnamon and figs

This lamb tagine is easily whipped together with leftovers from earlier in the week.

Lamb sausages rissoles with Greek risoni salad

Take a trip to Greece with this flavourful meat and salad combination. Perfect for using leftover sausages, or risoni.

Slow-cooked lamb shoulder in chermoula yoghurt

This slow cooked lamb will last in the fridge for up to 3 days, and is delicious served with tagine or added to wraps.

Lamb with sourdough, basil and macadamia pesto

Succulent roast lamb with a nutty pesto stuffing is sure to be a winner this Christmas.

Grilled lamb with roast tomato and capsicum ragu

Lamb and anchovies are a classic match. If you prefer, you can add the anchovies to the vegetables before roasting, says Silvia Colloca.

Harissa lamb chops with carrot and raisin salad

This lamb chop salad is the perfect way to enjoy a good roast, in a lighter way.

Lamb cutlets with broccolini salsa verde

Be warned, these lamb cutlets will become the family and neighbourhood favourite (if you feel like sharing them, that is.)

Spiced lamb stir-fry with spring greens

Spring lamb and gut-loving greens are the main ingredients in this easy stir-fry.

Bring the kebab shop to you with this lamb shawarma recipe

Courtesy of the mother of all "kebab" shops, Shwarmama in Surry Hills.

This crispy lamb mince with eggplant, tahini and yoghurt dressing is a true taste of the Mediterranean

Lamb and eggplant are the perfect pair in this Mediterranean salad.