Roast
Herbed Lamb with Mint Shallot Sauce and Rutabaga Purée
A classic lamb preparation from the Temple House in Ballymote, Ireland. Mint adds a nice touch to the puree.
Cumin Pork Roast with Wild Mushroom Sauce
Serve this flavorful roast with its rich mushroom gravy, the mashed potatoes here and sautéed carrots. A fruity Zinfandel would make a good wine choice.
Pork and Chipotle Tacos
These superb tacos are from chef Alex Castro at the Old Mexico Grill in Santa Fe.
Ginger Chicken
By James Beard
Roasted Leg of Wild Boar
(Roti de Cuisse de Sanglier)
Serve a hearty Gigondas or St. Joseph with this sumptuous dish.
By Susan Herrmann Loomis
Standing Rib Roast with Winter-Vegetable Crust
"During my first trip west of the Mississippi, I had dinner at an extraordinary restaurant called The Fort, in Morrison, Colorado," says Marcia Walsh of Westford, Massachusetts. "I enjoyed both the ambience and the food, especially the rib roast."
The vegetable-herb coating gives the roast extra flavor. This is an easy holiday entrée.
Oven-Roasted Turkey Roulade
Ask the butcher to bone, skin and butterfly the turkey breast. You will also need some cheesecloth (available in most supermarkets) for wrapping the roulade before cooking.
By Jeff Jake
Honey-Roasted Lamb with Arugula and Pine Nut Salad
Here, lamb chops are presented atop a salad that was inspired by the flavors of Sardinia. A perfect first course or a light main course.