If you’re marking the upcoming public holiday with a big cook-up, what could be more ‘Strayan than a lamb dish? Whether by rib, rump or roast, these are the lamb recipes you need come January 26.

Turkish-style bread topped with lamb, spices and pine nuts

Indian-spiced lamb skewers with mint yoghurt

Lamb chops with salsa alla menta and potatoes

Sumac and coriander lamb cutlets with green hummus

Spiced lamb chops with silverbeet, chickpeas and yoghurt

Lamb rump with almond sour currant and cauliflower rice

Greek lamb chops with braised silverbeet, feta and oregano

Lamb rack with piquillo peppers, rocket and burghul

Grant Achatz’s braised lamb shoulder with cocoa and cardamom

Lamb loin chops with smoky eggplant, and farro and tomato salad

Slow-roasted lamb rack with white beans and black garlic aïoli

Roast rolled lamb loin with anchovies and rosemary

Twelve-hour Indian-spiced lamb shoulder with saffron pilaf

Shawarma-spiced roast lamb leg with beetroot sauce
