Christmas roast: Chef Raymond Tham's fuss-free rack of lamb and beef pot roast recipes

Tham says that although making a roast rack of lamb might seem daunting, it is actually a lot easier than roasting a chicken. — RAYMOND THAM

While white meat like turkey and chicken often takes centre stage come Christmastime, red meats are equally attractive (and sometimes infinitely less time-consuming) meals to prepare at home, especially for busy home cooks with a lot on their plates.

According to Raymond Tham, the chef-owner of contemporary Kuala Lumpur-based European eatery Skillet and modern Malaysian restaurant Beta, serving up a herb-crusted roast rack of lamb can often be easier than putting together a seemingly-simple roast chicken!