L recipes

Labneh

Young asparagus stalks are ideal for stir-frying and their delicate flavour suits that of the lamb. Bamboo shoots and water chestnuts add satisfying crunchiness.

Lamb and asparagus stir fry

Lamb and barley stew

There is a north-country character about this hearty stew, which is flavoured with winter vegetables and thickened with pearl barley.

Lamb and barley stew

Lamb and Bean Casserole

Lamb and Kidney Hotpot

Lamb and Leek Hotpot

Lamb and lentil shepherd's pie

This variation of the traditional recipe is packed with colourful lentils, tomatoes and sweetcorn, making it a good source of fibre and a substantial, warming dish.

Lamb and lentil shepherd's pie

Lamb and Pumpkin Curry

Lamb baked in eggplants

Lamb Bourguignonne

Lamb Chops in a Parcel

Lamb chops cooked in foil with mushrooms and vegetables become tender and absorb all the vegetable flavours.

Lamb Chops in a Parcel

Lamb Chops Provençal

This lamb hotpot has a fine herby flavour and is quickly made on top of the stove with tender canned cannellini beans and tomatoes, and served with glorious onion and garlic-flavoured mashed potatoes.

Lamb Chops Proven�al

Lamb Chops with Ginger and cilantro

Lamb curry

Raisins accentuate the tender sweetness of the lamb, striking a perfect balance with the hot, savoury curry spices and sharp, crisp apple.

Lamb curry

Lamb Cutlets Portugaise

Try mouthwatering Lamb cutlets Portugaise with creamed potatoes and a green vegetable, like broccoli.

Lamb Cutlets Portugaise

Lamb Cutlets with Flageolet Beans

A rustic dish of lamb cutlets fried with rosemary and accompanied by mixed beans gets a great boost of flavour from the sharp saltiness of capers simmered in a wine and cream sauce.

Lamb Cutlets with Flageolet Beans

Lamb Fricassee

Lamb Genevieve

A colourful quick to prepare lamb casserole, serve Lamb Genevieve for a midweek family treat.

Lamb Genevieve

Lamb Kebabs with Prunes

Lamb Koftas with Tomato Salsa

Tender, lean lamb is blended to a smooth paste with spices and yoghurt, then moulded around a skewer to make tasty koftas, served with a mouthwatering fresh salsa and rice.

Lamb Koftas with Tomato Salsa

Lamb Korma

Lamb Korma Pies

Lamb Meatballs in Spinach

Spinach leaves are used instead of vine leaves in this adaptation of a traditional Turkish recipe.

Lamb Meatballs with Dill Sauce

Lamb Noisettes with Spinach

Stir-fried spinach studded with the Middle Eastern flavours of raisins and pine kernels is a great partner to lamb noisettes, flavoured with mustard, then roasted until tender.

Lamb Noisettes with Spinach

Lamb on Polenta

Lamb Pasties

Lamb Patties

Lamb Pie with Mustard Thatch

A pleasant change from a classic shepherd's pie - healthier, too.

Lamb Pie with Mustard Thatch

Lamb Steaks with Beans

Lamb Steaks with eggplant and Mint Pesto

Lamb Stew

Lamb stew with carrots and green beans

Lamb Stew with Spring Vegetables

A meaty and a cheap cut of lamb are combined together for taste and economy.

Lamb Tagine

Lamb Tikka

Creamy yogurt and nuts go wonderfully with the spices in these little Indian meatballs.

Lamb Tikka

Lamb with Cauliflower

Lamb with Fava Beans and Potatoes

Lamb with Vegetables

Lamb's lettuce and beet salad

The slight bitterness of lamb's lettuce makes it a perfect foil for crimson slices of sweet beet.

Lamb's lettuce and beet salad

Lasagne with Yogurt Topping

Lattice Tart Milanese

Layered pease pudding

Green split dried peas and the milder yellow variety make up the contrasting layers in this adaptation of a traditional warming winter dish.

Layered pease pudding

Layered Salmon Terrine

This elegant fish mousse is perfect for a Christmas buffet table or as a starter course.

Layered Salmon Terrine

Layered Salmon Terrine 2

This elegant fish mousse is perfect for a Christmas buffet table or as a starter course.

Layered Salmon Terrine 2

Lazy Chocolate Cake

Leek and Carrot Stir fry

Two favourite winter vegetables team up with tarragon in this refreshing combination, stir-fried in minutes.

Leek and Carrot Stir fry

Leek and Cheddar Cheese Tart

Leek and Onion Tart

This unusual recipe isn't a normal tart with pastry, but an all-in-one savoury slice that is excellent served as an accompaniment to roast meat.

Leek and Onion Tart

Leek stir fry with herb croutons

The croutons absorb the strong flavours of the garlic and parsley, and their crispness makes a pleasing contrast to the smooth vegetables.

Leek stir fry with herb croutons

Leek Tart

Leek, Mushroom and Artichoke Croute

Leeks in Red Wine

Cooked and served cold, this leek dish makes an excellent first course.

Lemon and Cucumber Cocktail

Lemon and Parsley Pork Crumble

Lemon Chiffon Cake

Lemon mousse provides a tangy filling for this light lemon sponge.

Lemon Chiffon Cake

Lemon Drizzle Loaf

The light lemon syrup that is poured over at the end gives this cake an intense citrus flavour.

Lemon Drizzle Loaf

Lemon Grass Shrimp Satays

Lemon Layer Puddings

Lemon Marinated Sardines

Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Scones

Tangy Lemon scones make an interesting variation. Decorate with lemon icing or leave plain.

Lemon Scones

Lemon Sole Baked in a Paper Case

Lemon sole with sesame seeds

Feather-light fillets of broiled sole are given more substance in this dish by their savoury, crunchy coating of mustard and sesame seeds. Two colorful vegetables complete a summer treat.

Lemon sole with sesame seeds

Lemon Sponge Fingers

These tangy, light sponge fingers are virtually fat-free and perfect to serve either as an accompaniment to low fat desserts, or to serve with coffee.

Lemon Sponge Fingers

Lemon Sultana Pudding

Lemon zucchinis

This is a simple but refreshing dish of thinly sliced, tender zucchinis with a generous sprinkling of finely grated lemon zest, seasoned with flaky sea salt and black pepper.

Lemon zucchinis

Lemony Stuffed zucchinis

Lemony Vegetable Parcels

Lentil and potato stew

Whole button onions add a hint of sweetness to this warming winter stew, thickened and coloured by the lentils which absorb its hearty flavour as they swell.

Lentil and potato stew

Lentil cottage pie

Cabbage steamed with fennel seeds makes a crunchy contrast to the pies. You can make one large pie instead of individual ones..

Lentil cottage pie

Lentil dhal and spiced cabbage

In India and Southeast Asia dhal, a spiced puree of lentils or beans may be an accompaniment or, as here, the focus of a meal. Serve it with rice to improve the quality of protein in the lentils.

Lentil dhal and spiced cabbage

Lentil soup

Red lentils readily absorb the flavours of the bouquet garni and clove-studded onion in this economical and easily made winter warmer.

Lentil soup

Lentil Stuffed Zucchinis

Lentil, split pea and nut rissoles

cilantro, garlic and toasted filberts give a tempting aroma to this version of a vegetarian favourite. Crisp and brown outside, chewy within, these rissoles make a satisfying dish.

Lentil, split pea and nut rissoles

Lettuce and Sorrel Soup

Light Jewelled Fruit Cake

Lime and ginger cheesecake

Cool, sharp lime and hot, spicy ginger flavour the feather - light, low-fat cheese and yoghurt topping and also the sweetened breadcrumb base that adds crunch and texture to this zesty cheesecake.

Lime and ginger cheesecake

Lime Chicken with Water Chestnuts

Scents of lime and coconut rise from this dish of spicy, stir-fried sliced chicken and crunchy water chestnuts tossed in a creamy sauce and served with almost instant rice noodles.