This recipe for braised lamb shanks with root vegetable puree from thekitchn.com is an elegant way to celebrate the holiday season or welcome the new year. Â Simmered with red wine, fresh thyme, and fresh bay leaves, these lamb shanks are extra hearty and comforting when perched atop a rich puree of carrots, sweet potatoes, and parsnips. Indulge before your new year resolutions kick in!