Ok this is embarrassing.. but I need help!

[Arimeh]

When I come for dinner one day, Mel, I'll be fine with takeaway! Now that you're living in my fave holiday spot...

PMSL!!!! I can cook other stuff - well enough so its edible at least - just don't ask for a roast dinner!! LOL

And you are welcome at my house anytime

[Indadhanu]

I always think you can go wrong with a pot roast (unless you let it boil dry... or you have it up to boiling and you end up makin the meat tough... ... lol). Try one of them next. Oven roasts are HARD to get 'just right'. I've only just perfected my oven lamb roast; about 1kg goes in for an hour and a half on a slow oven 160-170. Chuck the vege in after half an hour, and YUM!

I think the secret is not to try too hard...

[briggsy's girl]

I think the secret is not to try too hard...

i think this is my thing - i never try - whack it in the oven, and keep an eye on it

mel, when i come visiting, i'll trade - i'll cook roast, you can show us around!

[Arimeh]

Deal BG.

Leash - I think it was cos everyone was telling me all different things - I just got so confuzzled!! lol

[sneakysparkle]

Dont worry Mel I can't cook a roast either - only done one ever - in my new slow cooker! It was okaaay...
*note to self - never cater with just me & Mel!*

[Arimeh]

*note to self - never cater with just me & Mel!*

aww but it would be exciting - you could bring the sparkle, and I'd bring.. uh.. my fat arse and appetite? LOL

[sneakysparkle]

Mel, you SO dont have a fat arse! A big baby belly maybe

[Arimeh]

Dude you sooo need glasses if you think my arse isn't fat... LOL

Its ok, I know it, I'm realistic.. I'll get rid of it one day....

[Indadhanu]

Proof reading would be good hey... that should have said *can't* go wrong...

[Arimeh]

hehe if it doesn't make sense when I read it, I just change the words so it does!! LOL.. so its all good - I knew what you meant!

[Erin_25]

Well I've never cooked a roast & I don't plan to start LOL. Though we do have one often on Sundays or special events......my secret to a great roast is "let DH do it!!!", he's also the cooker of steaks & potato bake.
DH has some contraption he made out of a beer keg, kind of like a webber. When we have a roast he cooks it in there outside. I don't do anything but eat it....works for me.

[Nelle]

I've never cooked a roast either, I'm a bit scared of it. See if your new oven works Mel - and if it does, maybe all the roast virgins can cook a roast together and laugh at each others stories. Maybe mid October or something?

[Arimeh]

OOOOH what a great idea Nelle!!!!! I'll be up for that

[smiles4u]

Mel if it makes you feel better i have only cooked a roast ' twice ' & wasn't game enough to ask for help like you, and the roasts turned out to be NOT a pretty sight

... Thanks to you i NOW know how to make a roast with EVERYONE'S helpful replies here