Whether it’s Christmas Day or Sunday lunch, a leg of lamb makes a roast dinner feel like a real occasion.

There’s a lot to look forward to at this time of year as the days become shorter and the temperature gets colder. There are crisp morning walks with crunchy leaves underfoot, cosy evenings curled up on the sofa with hot chocolates, and, perhaps best of all, a lot more roast dinners. And if you want a centrepiece that will really wow your family and friends – whether that’s for a special Sunday lunch or Christmas dinner itself – Sainsbury’s Whole Leg of Lamb will always impress.

Sainsbury’s lamb comes from specially selected farms, and is always the best in season when it comes to succulence, tenderness and flavour. It’s also great to have in the freezer – ideal if you’re the kind of person that likes to plan your Christmas menu well in advance. As a traditional roast – perhaps served with crispy roast potatoes, a rich lamb gravy, herbs, mint and seasonal veggies – it’s hard to beat. But there are plenty of other ways for chefs to get creative too – from a warming spiced marinade to slow-cooked Greek kleftiko style (you can enjoy the leftovers in warm flatbreads the next day). However you decide to have it, you’re in for something special.