lamb mince

With only five ingredients, these lean meatballs couldn't be any easier to make.

Lamb koftas

tsp cumin

tsp coriander

garlic

mint

oilfor brushing

Mix together all the ingredients until well blended. Divide into eight balls, then roll each ball on a board with a cupped hand to turn them into ovals. Thread onto four metal skewers and brush with oil.

To cook on a griddle: heat the pan until you can feel a good heat rising and cook for 3-4 mins each side. Don’t turn until they are well sealed or the meat will stick to the grill or pan.

Season if you want, and set aside. Serve the koftas with yogurt and spiced flat breads.

We've got some lovely twists on shepherd's pie on the site, but we were missing a definitive version of this classic family recipe – here it is!

No-fuss shepherd's pie

sunflower oil

onion,chopped

carrots,chopped

pack lamb mince

tomato purée

Worcestershire sauce

beef stock

potatoes,cut into chunks

butter

tbsp milk

Heat 1 tbsp sunflower oil in a medium <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-saute-pans">saucepan</a>, then soften 1 chopped onion and 2-3 chopped carrots for a few mins.

When soft, turn up the heat, crumble in 500g lamb mince and brown, tipping off any excess fat.

Add 2 tbsp tomato purée and a large splash of Worcestershire sauce, then fry for a few mins.

Pour over 500ml beef stock, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 40 mins, uncovering halfway.

Meanwhile, heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4, then make the mash. Boil the 900g potato, cut into chunks, in salted water for 10-15 mins until tender. <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/test-five-best-colanders">Drain</a>, then mash with 85g butter and 3 tbsp milk.

Put the mince into an <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/test-best-casserole-dishes">ovenproof dish</a>, top with the mash and ruffle with a fork. The pie can now be chilled and frozen for up to a month.

Bake for 20-25 mins until the top is starting to colour and the mince is bubbling through at the edges. (To bake from frozen, cook at 160C/fan 140C/gas 3 for 1 hr-1 hr 20 mins until piping hot in the centre. Flash under the grill to brown, if you like.)

Leave to stand for 5 mins before serving.

Make this easy shepherd's pie recipe of a wintry evening – it's comfort food at its best. This one has a secret ingredient for extra savouriness. Don't worry about making it look fancy; the peaks and ridges on the mash just add to the appeal!

Each serving provides 743 kcal, 34g protein, 45g carbohydrates (of which 10g sugars), 46g fat (of which 23g saturates), 5.5g fibre and 1.2g salt.

Shepherd'S Pie

onion,

olive oil

500 grams/1lb 2 ounces lamb mince

plain flour

bay leaves

thyme

anchovy, finely chopped (optional)

tin chopped tomatoes

450 milliliters/16fl oz chicken, beef or lamb stock

salt and black pepper

55 milliliters/2fl oz milk

Shepherd's pie

More lentils, less mince is the key to this low-cost family meal

Lentil & lamb moussaka

onion, chopped

garlic clove, crushed

aubergine, diced

lean minced lamb

can lentilin water, drained

can chopped tomato

cooked potato, diced

oregano

cinnamon

vegetable stock

tub Greek yogurt

egg, beaten

Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the onion and cook for 3 mins until starting to colour and soften. Add the garlic, aubergine and lamb, then cook for 5-10 mins until the mince is brown and the aubergine is softened.

Stir in the lentils, tomatoes, potatoes, oregano, cinnamon, some seasoning and the stock. Increase the heat and simmer for 10-15 mins until the mixture thickens.

Heat grill to high. Transfer the lentil and lamb mix to an ovenproof dish. Mix the Greek yogurt with the beaten egg, then pour on top of the lentil and lamb mix. Grill for 5 mins until the top is bubbling and golden.

This cheesy one-pot lamb pastitsio is the perfect indulgent winter-warmer that the kids will love too!

Cheat's cheesy one-pan lamb pastitsio

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

brown onion, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, crushed

allspice

dry red wine

Italian tomatoes with basil and oregano

Massel chicken style liquid stock

dried macaroni

packet zucchini spaghetti (see note)

smooth ricotta

eggs

Greek-style yoghurt

tasty cheese

fetta, crumbled

tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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Try this allergy-friendly version of a favourite Italian classic.

Gluten-free lasagne

(150 grams) chopped vegetables (see note)

tomato passata

brown onion, finely chopped

tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves

tomato paste

butternut pumpkin, peeled, seeded, cut into 1cm cubes

gluten-free cornflour

milk

cheddar, grated

Light, refreshing and quick to make, this superfood superbowl is guaranteed to have you feeling happy.

Almond kofta balls with heirloom tomato salad

(200 grams) tricolour quinoa (we used Woolworths Macro)

tsp garam masala, toasted

(120 grams) roasted almonds, roughly chopped

mixed olives

heirloom tomatoes, chopped

mint leaves, picked

firm feta, to serve

orange

garam masala, toasted

tbs extra virgin olive oil

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Whether served as a meal, or as a part of a serving platter, these 'not quite felafel' will go down a treat.

Cauliflower and lamb 'not quite falafel'

red onion, roughly chopped

parsley, leaves and stems roughly chopped

(200 grams) almond meal

lamb mince (we used leg mince)

tbs ras el hanout

Garlic sauce

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The name of this dish refers to the eggplant being cut open and stuffed with meat and spices.

Eggplant karniyarik 'split stomach'

eggplants

onions,

tomatoes,

tbs finely chopped oregano

harissa paste

tsp dried chilli flakes

(250 milliliters) beef stock

Sunflower oil, to shallow-fry

roasted red capsicum,

Pickled yellow chillies

Natural yoghurt

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These meatballs will be a hit, not just for their lightness, but also for the gorgeously simple sauce. It calls for the big three – passata, paste and ketchup – so you get a real intensity, good consistency and a little hint of sweetness and vinegar.

Greek meatballs in tomato sauce

white bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces

(125 milliliters) red wine

garlic clove, finely chopped

egg, lightly beaten

tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley,

tsp cinnamon

(500 milliliters) tomato passata (sugo)

tomato sauce (ketchup)

tsp caster sugar

bay leaf

Everyone loves a party sausage roll and there is no way to please a crowd more than to serve up homemade ones. Here's a recipe that will impress.

Colin Fassnidge's lamb and harissa sausage rolls

onion, finely chopped

coriander seeds, crushed

tsp fennel seeds, crushed

(80 grams) panko breadcrumbs

(185 milliliters) milk

Tomato relish, to serve

unsalted butter,

tbs white vinegar

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These lamb kofta meatballs in curry sauce are the perfect warming meal for a winter night.

Lamb kofta meatballs in curry sauce

& lemon

white onion, thinly sliced

lean lamb mince

brown onion, coarsely grated

(25 grams) fresh white breadcrumbs

coriander leaves, chopped,

mint leaves, chopped

(100 grams) korma curry paste

tbs finely chopped ginger

can chopped tomatoes

coconut milk

cinnamon quill

telegraph cucumber, roughly chopped

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This spicy take on the classic sausage roll is sure to liven up the dinner table.

Lamb biryani rolls

(100 grams) basmati rice (to give about 1 1/2 cups cooked rice)

tsp garam masala (Indian spice mix)

tsp turmeric

cardamom

tsp ginger

puff pastry, thawed, halved

tsp nigella seeds (optional)

Mango chutney, to serve

Salad leaves, to serve

Matt Moran gives the humble meatball a bit of an Indian twist, with tasty results.

Lamb meatball biriyani Matt Moran

onions, 1 finely chopped, 1 thinly sliced

coriander, leaves picked, chopped,

(100 grams) ginger, finely grated

tbs turmeric

tbs garam masala (Indian spice mix)

(250 grams) basmati rice

tsp black peppercorns

green cardamoms

(60 milliliters) ghee,

cloves

Greek yoghurt

(55 grams) raisins

Toasted cashews and lime wedges,

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We're willing to bet you haven't had a lamb sandwich like this before!

This recipe is an extract from I Love India by Anjum Anand (Quadrille Publishing, RRP $39.99). Available in stores nationally now.

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