This collection of mutton recipes will convert even the greatest cynic to the joys of this fantastic meat. With a much deeper flavour than lamb, mutton works beautifully in recipes where you want bountiful flavour and intensity, such as Hayden Groves' comforting mutton casserole recipe – a true winter warmer.

The deep flavour of mutton also makes it a great bedfellow to spices – take Sumayya Usmani's recipes for Afghani-style mutton chops and Rajasthani mutton curry recipe for example.

Nigel Haworth's Herdwick mutton loin recipe demonstrates that mutton also has an understated, refined side, while Michael Wignall's mutton bresaola with artichokes and goat's curd transforms this once-maligned meat into a beautifully dainty starter.