If you're marking Australia Day 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.
35 lamb recipes for Australia Day
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![[**Sticky lamb ribs with chilli-vinegar**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/sticky-lamb-ribs-with-chilli-vinegar-12582|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/09/02/44551/Sticky-Ribs.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Turkish-style bread topped with lamb, spices and pine nuts](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/turkish-bread-lamb-16235|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/07/30/16235/GT1807_Go_nuts_Turkish_style_bread_topped_with_lamb_spices_and_pine_nutsA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Turkish-style bread topped with lamb, spices and pine nuts
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Lamb shawarma](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/lamb-shawarma-15965|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/05/23/15965/GT1805_Rule_the_roast_Lamb_shawarmaA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![**[Indian-spiced lamb skewers with mint yoghurt](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/indian-spiced-lamb-skewers-17036|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/02/14/17036/Lamb-Skewers03.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Indian-spiced lamb skewers with mint yoghurt
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Lamb chops with salsa alla menta and potatoes](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/lamb-chops-mint-salsa-17253|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/04/24/17253/GT1905_Quick-meals_20181211-gourmet-163.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Lamb chops with salsa alla menta and potatoes
Photo: Chris Chen![**[Barbecued butterflied lamb leg with saltbush rub](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/barbecued-butterflied-lamb-leg-with-saltbush-rub-12942|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/01/22/12942/BBQ_Lamb-with-saltbush_web.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Sumac and coriander lamb cutlets with green hummus**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/sumac-and-coriander-lamb-cutlets-with-green-hummus-13780|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2018/01/09/47520/sumac-coriander-lamb-cutlets.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Lamb with orzo and olives**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/lamb-with-orzo-and-olives-13818|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2017/05/08/49247/Lamb-and-risoni.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Spiced lamb chops with silverbeet, chickpeas and yoghurt**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/spiced-lamb-chops-with-silverbeet-chickpeas-and-yoghurt-13831|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2017/06/05/49716/GT-Fast-07_0540.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Furikake lamb rack with carrot-ginger puree**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/furikake-lamb-rack-with-carrot-ginger-puree-13835|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2017/07/06/50050/20170505-gourmet-055.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Lamb rump with almond sour currant and cauliflower rice**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/lamb-rump-with-almond-sour-currant-and-cauliflower-rice-13846|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2017/08/21/50465/GT-Fast-06_1589-628x733.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Lamb rump with zucchini, peas and mint**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/lamb-rump-with-zucchini-peas-and-mint-15576|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2018/02/06/52132/GT1802_Quick_meals_Lamb_rump_with_zucchini_peas_and_mintA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Sumac lamb racks with pumpkin and sesame salad**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/sumac-lamb-racks-with-pumpkin-and-sesame-salad-15752|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/04/18/15752/GT1804_Quick_meals_Sumac_lamb_racks_with_pumpkin_and_sesame_saladA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Greek lamb chops with braised silverbeet, feta and oregano**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/greek-lamb-chops-with-braised-silverbeet-feta-and-oregano-16067|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/06/22/16067/GT1806_Quick_meals_Greek_lamb_chops_with_braised_silverbeet_feta_and_oreganoA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Crumbed lamb cutlets with wilted spinach**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/crumbed-lamb-cutlets-with-wilted-spinach-16483|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/10/29/16483/crumbed-Lamb-cutlets-hero.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Lamb meatballs with tahini and pine nut sauce**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/lamb-meatballs-with-tahini-and-pine-nut-sauce-16221|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/07/26/16221/GT1807_Quick_meals-_Lamb_meatballs_with_tahini_and_pine_nut_sauceA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Lamb rack with piquillo peppers, rocket and burghul**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/lamb-rack-with-piquillo-peppers-rocket-and-burghul-16682|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/12/11/16682/GT1812_Quick_Meals_Lamb_rack_with_piquillo_peppers-_rocket_and_burghulA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Paul Carmichael's curried lamb leg**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/paul-carmichaels-curried-lamb-leg-8542|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2017/01/17/46507/Gourmet-Xmas-shot-3-037.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Mela Indian's lamb seekh kebabs**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/mela-indians-lamb-seekh-kebabs-9295|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2017/01/31/47443/C14D7552-GT-Lamb-seekh-kebabs-033.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Babajan's lamb lahmacun**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/babajans-lamb-lahmacun-9309|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/06/06/9309/babajan-lahmacun-Lamb-Pizza-recipe.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![[**Grant Achatz's braised lamb shoulder with cocoa and cardamom**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/grant-achatzs-braised-lamb-shoulder-with-cocoa-and-cardamom-8591|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2017/03/21/48655/roast-lamb.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Lamb shoulder ragù with gnocchetti**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/lamb-shoulder-ragu-with-gnocchetti-15905|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/05/17/15905/GT1805_Disco_inferno_Lamb_shoulder_ragu_with_gnocchettiA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Lamb meatballs, risoni, yogurt and cucumber**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/lamb-meatballs-risoni-yogurt-and-cucumber-16081|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/06/22/16081/GT1806_Principle_Pleasures_Lamb_meatballs_risoni_yogurt_and_cucumberA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Lamb with roast-apple chutney**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/lamb-with-roast-apple-chutney-16607|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/11/09/16607/GT1811_Source_Code_Lamb_with_roast_apple_chutneyA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Lamb loin chops with smoky eggplant, and farro and tomato salad**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/lamb-loin-chops-with-smoky-eggplant-and-farro-and-tomato-salad-12434|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/01/25/39265/0116GT-chop-recipes-lamb-loin.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Slow-roasted lamb rack with white beans and black garlic aïoli**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/slow-roasted-lamb-rack-with-white-beans-and-black-garlic-aioli-12581|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/09/02/44550/Rack-of-lamb.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Lamb neck and anchovy pies**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/lamb-and-anchovy-pies-12529|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/05/16/42249/GT_PIES_0054.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Roast lamb neck with kale, feta and dill**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/roast-lamb-neck-with-kale-feta-and-dill-12577|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/10/15/12577/Lamb-Neck-kale-feta.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Roast rolled lamb loin with anchovies and rosemary**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/roast-rolled-lamb-loin-with-anchovies-and-rosemary-12579|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/09/02/44548/Lamb-Rolled02.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Twelve-hour Indian-spiced lamb shoulder with saffron pilaf**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/twelve-hour-indian-spiced-lamb-shoulder-with-saffron-pilaf-12580|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/09/02/44549/Lamb-Shoulder02.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Shawarma-spiced roast lamb leg with beetroot sauce**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/shawarma-spiced-roast-lamb-leg-with-beetroot-sauce-12583|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/06/20/12583/hero-shawarma-Lamb-Leg01.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Lamb köfte with green tahini yoghurt**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/lamb-kofte-with-green-tahini-yoghurt-12686|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2017/01/24/47343/Kofta-Balls02.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Lamb shanks with olives and red wine**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/lamb-shanks-with-olives-and-red-wine-12842|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/08/10/12842/hero-lamb-shanks-red-wine-olives.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Barbecued butterflied lamb leg with smoky eggplant**](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/barbecued-butterflied-lamb-leg-with-smoky-eggplant-12928|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2017/11/30/51496/GT1711_Advanced_Party_GT1711_Barbecued_butterflied_lamb_leg_with_smoky_eggplant_05A.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Lamb spring rolls**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/lamb-spring-rolls-9827|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/05/10/19361/0207gtlambspringrolls.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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