Longer days, warmer evenings, and the grill calling your name make summertime the perfect time to bring American Lamb into the kitchen. Whether you are hosting a backyard cookout, looking for a fresh weeknight dinner, or planning a meal worth lingering over, these four recipes are made for the season.

American Lamb and Feta Sliders

These juicy ground lamb sliders are packed with crumbled feta, lemon, and herbs, topped with crisp cucumber, tomato, pickled red onions, and a fresh mint aioli. They come together in about 30 minutes and are the kind of crowd pleaser that works just as well for a casual weeknight as it does for a summer gathering.

BBQ American Lamb Loin Chops with Potato Salad

A summer cookout classic, reimagined with American lamb. These loin chops are rubbed with smoky spices, grilled to perfection, and finished with a caramelized BBQ glaze. Served alongside a creamy, herb flecked potato salad, this is everything a warm weather dinner should be.

Mediterranean Salad with Grilled American Lamb Kebabs and Red Pepper Dressing

Marinated in lemon, garlic, fresh dill, and mint, these grilled lamb kebabs are served over a vibrant Mediterranean salad loaded with romaine, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, and feta. A roasted red pepper vinaigrette and quick pickled onions bring it all together for a dish that is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Slow Cooked American Lamb Sandwich with Charred Onions and Jalapeño Aioli

Let the slow cooker do the work on this one. American lamb shoulder is braised low and slow with orange, garlic, and warm spices until it is fall apart tender, then piled onto a toasted baguette with charred onions, fresh cilantro, and a creamy jalapeño aioli. It is bold, satisfying, and guaranteed to be a new favorite.

Free Live Cooking Class: American Lamb Burger Board

Join Chef Joel of Homemade Cooking for a free live cooking class on YouTube featuring an American Lamb Burger Board. Juicy, herb studded American lamb burger patties take center stage, surrounded by a spread of fresh, creamy, and unexpected toppings that let everyone build their perfect bite. It is a party ready spread that is as fun to make as it is to eat.

Class Date and Time: Tuesday, June 30th at 4:00 PM CT

However you spend your June evenings, we hope there is American Lamb on the table. From quick weeknight dinners to slow weekend meals, there is always a new way to enjoy it. Find all four recipes and more at AmericanLamb.com

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