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Mothers Day Meal
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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?
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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....
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.....
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