Let the lamb sit at room temperature before cooking (just 15 minutes or so). Pat steaks dry with paper towels before seasoning for better browning. Sear in a heavy-bottomed pan (cast iron is ideal).

A rack of lamb deserves the star treatment, especially if you're preparing it for a special occasion. Here's how to give the ...

Searing the Lamb: Searing the lamb in a hot pan with oil before slow roasting can enhance the flavor and create a beautiful ...

I love this recipe because it makes a big impression at celebratory events, especially when you present the whole roast leg of lamb to your crowd of guests. It's a classic meat-and-potatoes meal ...

Rub top side of lamb evenly with spice mixture. Roast in preheated oven until deep golden brown and a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of lamb registers 125°F for medium-rare ...

Rub the marinade all over the lamb ribs, ensuring that they are evenly coated. If you have time, let the ribs marinate for at ...

This recipe calls for fairly small racks of lamb, about a pound each. If your lamb is larger, the cooking time will increase, but you can get away with serving single, not double, chops.

Aside from buying gifts, one of the most stressful parts of the festive season is deciding what to cook on Christmas Day.