Caitríona Redmond: How to make a slow cooked leg of lamb for the whole family with little effort

Cook this lamb dish in the slow cooker and benefit from a beautiful family feast after spending only 20 minutes in the kitchen.

Impress with this leg of lamb recipe for Mother's Day

What will I be doing on Mother’s Day? I have a few simple rules. Firstly, I am entitled to unlimited tea requests. The very success of tomorrow hinges on it. I don’t drink coffee; I’m a simple cuppa kind of person. Last year my two sons headed to the supermarket with a fiver to get me the perfect present. They came home with a box of tea. I couldn’t think of a better gift.

Secondly, I won’t be cooking, my family will take this week’s simple recipe, right, as a heavy hint and I’m optimistic that the three men in the household will manage to pull it together. If they don’t I’m confident I will be handed something edible and, so long as the house is kept clean and the washing up done, I’ll be delighted.