3 lamb recipes for Easter + what to do with leftovers


Easter is right around the corner so I wanted to put together a few of my favourite lamb recipes that I love to pair with some of my favourite seafood recipes that I shared in my previous Easter Menu newsletter.

These lamb recipes are perfect if you’re hosting a large crowd, cooking for just yourself or maybe one other, or just want something that feels a little bit special without being complicated. And I even give you a delicious recipe that uses up any leftover lamb meat you may have!

These are the kinds of meals that look impressive on the table… but are actually really simple to make.

👇 You can find all recipes below!

xoxo Daen

✨ Easter Seafood Recipes✨

If you’re looking for a show-stopping, melt-in-your-mouth lamb recipe, this Garlicky Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder is the perfect choice. Packed with rich, savory flavors and infused with 40 cloves of buttery garlic confit, this recipe is simple yet incredibly impressive

These honey garlic butter lamb cutlets are the perfect combination between sweet and savoury. They are perfect if entertaining a small crowd or cooking for just yourself or perhaps one other special person. Serve them with some olive oil mashed potatoes for the ultimate meal!

Easter means something significant for Australians: it’s often the last weekend of warmer weather, and it’s the perfect time to make these crumbed lamb cutlets. With a few simple ingredients and 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll be able to enjoy these cutlets in no time!

If you have any leftover lamb this is exactly what I would do with it. Warm flatbread, juicy lamb, something fresh and something creamy… it’s honestly one of my favourite meals.

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Hi! I'm Daen, the internet’s garlic and olive oil girl and the creator behind Daen’s Kitchen. I am a Mediterranean inspired home cook with Italian and Spanish roots, and I have built a community of over 8 million people who love simple yet impressive and delicious Mediterranean food. My cooking is all about big flavours, approachable recipes and the little foundations that make home cooking feel effortless. Expect lots of garlic confit, no knead focaccia, homemade breadcrumbs, one pot orzos, olive oil cakes and all the nostalgic dishes I grew up with.

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