Tangy. That is the word for this fantastic lamb marinade that will wow you and your guests alike. The combination of rich flavors – slivers of fresh garlic, sweet onion, sharp lemon juice, piquant mustard, and fruity red wine – becomes the perfect tenderizing bath for the succulent lamb and provides a beautiful caramelized crust while roasting. This is perfect for any holiday meal, serving 6-8 people easily. Ingredients: Lamb: 5-10 garlic cloves, slivered 1/4 cup Dijon mustar

I once heard that you can tell a great chef by how well he or she can prepare a simple roast chicken. It’s always fun to play around with haute ingredients, global influences, and esoteric spices, but if you can’t master the simplicity of a crisp-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside roast, then you’re toast. You guys, I think I’ve done it. To be fair, I had some help from this NYT recipe for “Garlic and Thyme Chicken,” but after a few attempts, many edits, and a little bit of