That’s when we break out our lamb recipes.

But, in our opinion, lamb doesn’t necessarily need to be limited to being aholiday centerpiece.

It’ll work just as easily into your weeknight routine.

Herb-Crusted Roasted Leg of Lamb

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Whencooking lamb, there’s nothing to loseand so much to gain.

(And it’s so much easier than you think.)

It starts with roasting the rack coated in a rosemary-garlic mixture.

Southern Living Rack of Lamb on a platter to serve

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Then to top it all off, you’ll serve the roasted lamb with a herb sauce.

You’ll serve the lamb with a herb sauce that makes every bite flavorful.

A ricotta mixture replaces the bechamel sauce that usually tops the ragu and pasta mixture.

Southern Living Roasted Lamb With Fresh-Herb Sauce on serving platter

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Broiled Lamb Chops

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Southern Living Easy Pastitsio in the baking dish ready to serve

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