Mothers Day Meal

[aurora83]

Me and my sister are going to cook my Mum a nice meal tomorrow. I have a leg of lamb which I am going to roast, but don't know what to serve with it. Something simple but tasty.

Any suggestions?

[nickmo]

Try something that appeals off here: http://www.thefoody.com/vegetable/index.html or have a look at : http://www.astray.com/recipes/?search=side+dish has loads of side dishes.

Not sure what you'd like specifically, but how about nice simple crushed new potatoes with a light garlic dressing, roasted sweet potato and parsnips or oven baked carrots.

Add something crunchy and green - choose the fresh seasonal stuff like broccoli or spinach - and not the imported things but fresh and tasty local veg! - or how about a light mash of turnip and parsnip with a little cumin added to seasoning.

Wild rice goes nicely with lamb for a change - nutty flavours and loads of healthy stuff in it. Leek and onions just gently 'sweated off ' with a touch of garlic works too.

Main thing I'd suggest is keep the flavour of the lamb as the main thing to taste, and have the veg etc as sides - not to overwhelm the meat, so minimum seasoning and herns etc.

THis is a nice variation on roast lamb: http://www.thefoody.com/meat/ciderlamb.html with cider as the liquor - makes a brilliant gravy! Unusual but v tasty. Rub some honey over the meat as well for an extra glaze....

[nickmo]

Ooops- not herns - herbs...

[aurora83]

Thanks nickmo for some great suggestions!

www.astray.com is great, lots of ideas.

[nickmo]

Hi aurora83 - glad to help. Astry has a stack of intersting recipes. If you like cooking, go to http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/ as well - few more 'specisl' recipes ther for best occasions. Search terms give good results.

Have a nice Sunday - and don't forget to delegate the washing up.....

[tingirl]

Mashed sweet potato - mmm!

[mkt]

its lovely with redcurrant sauce which is pretty easy to make......or obviously mint sauce is a popular option.....and there's always gotta be some lovely roast parsnips....making my mouth water to think of it

[aurora83]

Thanks all, turned out nice!

Made roast lamb with herbs, mash potato with garlic, roasted vegetables, and some fresh mint sauce.

Mum was happy, thats what matters.