This small-format boneless lamb roast is rubbed with a chile-and-spice mixture anchored by smoky chipotle peppers, fruity orange and garlic. Slice the roast thinly and serve with avocado, the accompanying salsa and tortillas to make tacos, or choose lightly toasted bread for sandwiches.

Mansaf is the hallmark Palestinian and Jordanian dish for celebrations and large gatherings. A giant platter is layered with bread and a mountain of golden rice, then topped with bone-in pieces of lamb. All this is soaked in a thick, creamy emulsion made of jameed with an unparalleled umami flavor. This recipe assumes you have made my jameed recipe. If you have not, simply substitute the jameed disc and its 2 cups of water with 1 pound of plain sheep or goat milk yogurt and only ½ cup of water, then proceed with this recipe. The fried garlic at the end is not used in the most traditional mansaf recipes. It does, however, strengthen and complement the flavor of the yogurt. If you are using jameed discs, feel free to omit the garlic. If you are using only plain yogurt, however, definitely add the fried garlic at the end to strengthen the flavor. Lamb is the traditional meat of choice for mansaf, but you can substitute it with beef. Cuts like shank and short ribs work very well

These soupy lamb dumplings are irresistible! The lamb meat is seasoned with soy sauce, Sichuan peppercorn, and ginger to create a savory umami. The minced carrot adds a hint of sweetness. The zucchini adds some moisture to the filing, so that the hearty, flavorful broth fills up the whole dumpling! Prep Time: 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES Cook Time: 20 MINUTES Total Time: 1 HOUR 40 MINUTES

At Lafayette restaurant in New York City, the lamb is served with cooked quinoa that’s folded into couscous, but you could simply choose one or the other as a side dish.

Thanks to two very hands-off methods for the lamb and polenta, this is an excellent choice for a dinner party. Justus Drugstore, Smithville, Missouri

The flavor of the spiced pickled fennel really pops with the sweet tomatoes.

In this rack of lamb recipe, the lamb needs to marinate overnight, so be sure to start 1 day ahead. But trust us: It's worth it.

The tart sweetness of the pomegranate relish cuts through the richness of the lamb.

This meltingly tender and flavorful Lamb Pot Roast with Oranges and Olives has true star appeal. Show off even more by making your own beef stock (click for recipe).