Easy lamb recipes from our favourite chefs

It’s been a tough time for the restaurant industry, but it was heartening to see so many chefs cooking in the their kitchens at home during the Level 4 lockdown. We’d love to share some easy lamb recipes you can cook at home from our chef community.

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A National Lamb Day like no other

This National Lamb Day is like no other, especially for the Hospitality Industry. From what we have seen over the last few weeks, lamb is not only a stalwart of our nation, but is firmly back on restaurant menus, be it for dining in or a contactless takeout. So what do our chefs find so special about working with New Zealand lamb?

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New Zealand Lamb as a first food

All parents want their babies to grow up strong and healthy. By incorporating lean red meat such as New Zealand lamb into your little ones diet you can help optimise their growth and development from the start.

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Lamb - a global cuisine

From Lebanon to Indonesia and everything in-between, the versatility of lamb is showcased in this collection of dishes from around the world. If you’re feeling like something a little different to our tradition Kiwi lamb roast to celebrate National Lamb Day on Sunday 24th May, then check out these recipes.

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The evolution of lamb on the menu

May 24th marks National Lamb Day and New Zealand lamb has come a long way since the first shipment left our shores back in 1882. It is widely used around the globe but how has it evolved on menus over the years?

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Eat local, support local

Now more than ever our cafes and restaurants need the support of their local community and if you can, there is no better time for the farming community to support their local eatery serving beef or lamb.

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Connecting to Grassroots New Zealand

Fiona Windle took her family to see what goes on behind a farm gate as part of the inaugural nationwide Open Farms day. 

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Behind the scenes with New Zealand's top chefs

There was great excitement recently when our four newly named Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chefs came together for the first time to cook up a storm and show us exactly why they have been chosen as Ambassadors.

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Home is where the heart is this Valentine's Day

According to a newly released poll, Kiwis are choosing to stay at home with their significant other this Valentine’s Day.

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Nationwide Open Farm Day launched to reconnect Kiwis to their food

A new initiative, Open Farms, will see Kiwi farmers across the country will open their gates on Sunday March 1st in order to give people a chance to take a look at farming life and help them reconnect with their food, farmers and the land.  

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Beef + Lamb New Zealand Announces 2020 Ambassador Chefs

Congratulations to the four chefs who have just been announced as the 2020 Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chefs. It is with great delight that we will be working with these talented chefs throughout the year, who will act as leaders driving innovation and creativity using New Zealand beef and lamb within the foodservice sector.

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Climate change teaching resource not based on nutritional science

Beef + Lamb New Zealand is concerned with the new climate change teaching resource published by the Ministry ofEducation. The resource, Climate Change: Prepare Today, Live Well Tomorrow, aimed at level 4 teachers.

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Survey reveals what Kiwis eat on Christmas Day

Lamb was voted as the meat of choice for Kiwis this Christmas as part of a new poll conducted around Kiwis eating habits over the Christmas period.

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Thank you to our 2019 outgoing Ambassador Chefs

2019 was an amazing year working with five talented chefs around the country. Each chef has brought their unique culinary style and story to the table and we hope you have been as inspired by them as we have. Watch below to see a snapshot.

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Food Hui 2019 - A summary from Eat New Zealand

Earlier this month we attended Day 2 of the Food Hui, hosted by EAT NEW ZEALAND. It was a thought provoking day with a great range of interesting speakers who came together to discuss all aspects of the New Zealand food scene. It was a great day.

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Game changer or fame gainer?

The 2018 vegan documentary The Game Changers has raised quite a stir and dietitians and registered nutritionists have been inundated with questions about their thoughts on the movie. Nutritionist Regina Wypych has collated a few reviews from these experts in the area of human nutrition, to provide a better understanding of the content.

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Swap Fortnite for a farm

Minimising the amount of time our kids spend on devices and getting them outdoors is good for their development, gets them active, and provides opportunities for family time and happy memories. Here’s why you should give farms a look this school holiday.

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All or nothing – or something in between? Moderation’s back, and it never left the building

If you love a succulent piece of beef or lamb you may be really confused at the moment. Who wouldn’t be? You’re probably hearing the constant narrative to reduce the amount of red meat you’re eating for health and environmental reasons. But, if your preference is to keep red meat on the plate, and if you consider how much you’re currently eating, the question is how much is enough and should you reduce the amount at all?

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Iron campaign points to worrying trends

A survey conducted by Beef + Lamb New Zealand, which received over 5,500 responses, suggests that pointed to many Kiwis are suffering from the symptoms often attributed to iron deficiency.

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The Silent Epidemic: Iron deficiency is suffocating our teen girls

As World Iron Awareness Week kicks off, Beef + Lamb New Zealand shines a spotlight on the epidemic young women are facing in relation to iron deficiency for meat eaters and non-meat eaters alike.

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