How to: Holiday lamb roast

A leg of lamb roast is the ultimate show-stopper for your holiday meal, and preparing it is simpler than you think: Remove the roast from fridge 1-2 hours before cooking. Toss potatoes with olive oil and salt and pepper and place on a sheet pan. Rub your lamb roast all over with olive oil, chopped garlic and chopped rosemary. Season well with coarse salt and pepper. Tuck rosemary and thyme sprigs under the roast for some extra flavor. Pre heat oven to 450 F. Once hot, place the roast in the oven for about 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours. You'll want to continue cooking until the outside is crusty and you reach 10 degrees below your desired internal temp on a thermometer: that's 115 for medium rare, or 125 for medium. Let rest at least 15 minutes before serving; internal temp will continue rise during this time. Season crispy potatoes with additional salt and pepper if desired and serve with the lamb.