The Easter bank holiday weekend is so close we can almost taste it! Over the past few years we’ve been robbed of family gatherings and special get-togethers, so now whenever we celebrate with loved ones we like to make the most of it.
Spring is well and truly here and so Lidl Ireland is inviting shoppers to create a show-stopping Easter feast at home using its easy-to-follow seasonal Spring recipes.
Gather your family around the table and treat them to a traditional restaurant quality Spring feast using Lidl Ireland’s delicious Whole Roast Leg of Irish Lamb (€8.99 per kg). This tender cut of meat is one of the most wine-friendly dishes and suits most red wine.
Lidl Ireland’s Master of Wine, Richard Bampfield recommends pairing the lamb dish with the Rioja Crianza (€7.99) from Spain or the Saint Emilion Grand Cru (€14.99), both available all year round as part of Lidl Ireland’s everyday wine range across its 174 stores.
Ingredients
(Serves 6)
For the whole roast leg of lamb
- 2.9kg Irish whole lamb leg
- 1 large onion, peeled and cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tbsp rosemary, roughly chopped
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
Cooking time: depends on the weight of the joint
- Remove the leg of lamb from the fridge 1 hour before cooking and remove from packaging.
- Preheat the oven to 180C. In a bowl combine the oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper.
- Place the onion into a large roasting tray and place the leg of lamb on top. Drizzle the lamb with the garlic oil and use the back of a spoon to spread all over the joint. Pour in enough water to just over the base of the roasting tray.
- Roast the lamb in the oven for 20 minutes/454g (medium) or 35 minutes/454g (well done) plus an extra 20 minutes.
- Transfer the roasted lamb to a plate to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
