According to a chef, you should be seeking this cut of lamb when looking for something that's tender, tasty, and easy to cook ...

Lamb chops can actually come from a few different areas of the animal—mainly the rib, loin, sirloin and shoulder. The price and tenderness of the chop will depend on which one you choose.

Warren says: "The traditional lamb roast is as much a part of our culinary culture as the koru is of our visual culture. Stuff a loin with a couple of lamb’s good mates, mint and silverbeet ...

11. Take lamb out and set aside to cool in refrigerator. Take the crust out of the freezer, lat it flat on chopping board and cut it the same size and shape as the lamb loin with a sharp knife, peel ...

Shortloin or backstrap of lamb is one of the premium cuts of lamb. You can eat the whole thing, and it is quick to cook. Many years ago I was shown how to open out the loin, flatten and then grill.