A whole leg of lamb sitting in your fridge doesn't have to mean one expensive dinner followed by days of bland leftovers. Since winter’s cold days might mean you're stuck indoors, how about you become the Abi of your own kitchen with these recipes? With the right techniques and a little creativity, that single cut of premium lamb can be transformed into an entire week's worth of delicious, budget-friendly meals that will have your family asking for seconds.

From deboned lamb dishes to curry recipes, lamb stews to a quick weeknight lamb pie, this guide will show you exactly how to turn one purchase into 10 completely different dining experiences.

1. Stovetop leg of lamb

You can make incredibly tender leg of lamb right on your stovetop. This easy recipe uses rosemary, garlic and baby onions to create a delicious dish that practically cooks itself. All you need to do is get it going and let it simmer away while you relax.

Stovetop leg of lamb recipe

2. Lamb shank potjie and dombolo

This is slow-cooked comfort food perfection. Potjie (meaning “small pot” in Afrikaans) is deeply rooted in South African outdoor cooking traditions and is the perfect way to cook a lamb shank.

Lamb shank potjie and dombolo recipe

3. Lamb shank ragù with gnocchi

You can't go wrong with lamb shank ragù and gnocchi when you want something hearty. Cook it slowly with red wine, olives and herbs for rich Italian flavours. This recipe works perfectly for when you want to surprise guests at winter gatherings.

Lamb shank ragu with gnocchi recipe

4. Garlicky deboned lamb

Deboned leg of lamb is rubbed with garlic, herbs and lemon, before being seared and roasted for 40 minutes. Serve it with gremolata and brown butter Hollandaise for a flavour sensation.

Garlicky deboned lamb recipe

5. Cape Malay lamb breyani

This Cape Malay lamb breyani by Fayruza Abrahams combines basmati rice with fragrant spices, saffron and rose-water. Biryani may sound intimidating to make, but once you've given this a go, you'll be making it again and again.

Cape malay lamb breyani recipe

6. Lamb curry

Zola Nene's Durban-style lamb curry with bone-in leg chops, potatoes and mild spices is Indian-inspired comfort food at its finest. Add chilli for an extra kick to warm you up in winter.

Lamb curry recipe

7. Easy lamb stew

Make this easy lamb stew with tender neck or knuckles and serve it with buttery parsley potatoes. This is a simple two-hour, one-pot comfort meal for busy weeknights – simply put the ingredients together and let your stove do the work.

Easy lamb stew recipe

8. Instant Pot lamb knuckles

Thank to an Instant Pot, these lamb knuckles are low-effort and maximum flavour. Pressure cook the lamb with leeks, celery and bay leaves for tender meat and delicious broth.

Instant pot lamb knuckles recipe

9. 3-ingredient lamb pie

This three-ingredient lamb pie uses pre-cooked lamb shanks and puff pastry for a quick and comforting meal. The third ingredient? The egg wash. Yes, that's it. It's technically a two-ingredient pie that's ready in just 25 minutes.

3-ingredient lamb pie recipe

10. Leftover lamb prego rolls

When you want to encourage a no-waste household, this is the perfect recipe to do just that. These spicy lamb prego rolls combine lamb leftovers with a harissa-tomato sauce in crusty rolls. Quick comfort food ready in just 35 minutes.

Leftover lamb prego rolls recipe

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