10 Herb And Spice Combos From Around The World To Perk Up Spring Lamb

Lamb ranks high on the list of foods we associate with spring, right along with fresh asparagus, sugar snap peas, and the season's first strawberries. While there's absolutely nothing wrong with a classic roast lamb studded with garlic and rosemary, there's a wide world of flavors that pair beautifully with rich, tender spring lamb. Here are 10 to explore.

1. Lamb Tagine

paprika + turmeric + cumin + cinnamon + cloves + cardamom + ginger + saffron + coriander

2. Butter Lamb Gravy

garam masala + turmeric + ginger + cayenne + honey + cilantro

3. Gyros Burgers

garlic + savory + allspice + coriander + cumin

4. Kashmiri Lamb

chile peppers + cumin + garam masala + ginger + turmeric + saffron + cilantro

5. Lamb Chops with Balsamic Reduction

rosemary + basil + thyme + balsamic vinegar

6. Gyros

garlic + marjoram + rosemary

7. Lahmacun Turkish Pizza

basil + mint + paprika + cumin + coriander + cayenne

8. Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb

herbes de provence + pistachios + Dijon mustard

9. Roast Leg of Lamb

garlic + rosemary (because sometimes less is more)

10. Lamb Braised in Pomegranate

pomegranate + balsamic vinegar + rosemary + mint + honey

Check out our collection of Lamb Recipes, including lamb shanks, leg of lamb, ground lamb, lamb chops, stews, burgers, and more.