Hearty Roasts

Roasted Leg of Lamb with Potato-Fennel Gratin

This succulent lamb dish is slowly roasted on a bed of potatoes, fennel, and onions. See the recipe for Roasted Leg of Lamb with Potato-Fennel Gratin »

Crisp Roast Pork

This luscious, Caribbean-inspired preparation for garlicky roast pork works especially well with the cut known as picnic shoulder. See the recipe for Crisp Roast Pork »

Roast Duck with Orange Sauce

The bright flavor of orange zest offsets the richness of the duck. See the recipe for Roast Duck with Orange Sauce »

Steam-Roasted Goose

This unusual recipe, from Julia Child’s The Way to Cook (Random House, 1989), produces a moist goose with crisp skin. See the recipe for Steam-Roasted Goose »

Crown Roast of Pork with Corn and Apple Stuffing

A crown roast of pork with stuffing mounded in the middle is a dramatic presentation piece–and very easy to carve. **See the recipe for Crown Roast of Pork with Corn and Apple Stuffing »**

Roasted Herbed Chicken and Vegetables

This one-dish meal of chicken and vegetables is flavored with lemon peel,garlic,and lots of fragrant herbs. See the recipe for Roasted Herbed Chicken and Vegetables »

Roasted Veal Breast with Shallot-Caper Stuffing

Roasting a veal breast renders it juicy and flavorful. See the recipe for Roasted Veal Breast with Shallot-Caper Stuffing »

Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding

A roast served with the savory pastry known as Yorkshire pudding could be called the quintessential British dinner. See the recipe for Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding »

Prime Rib

During the postwar restaurant boom, this classic roast was the epitome of fine dining. We happen to agree. See the recipe for Prime Rib »

Harvest Pork Loin

Made from the bounty of the fall season, this dish is the epitome of hearty comfort food. See this Recipe

Roasted Fresh Ham with Orange Glaze

Oranges, with their clean, acidic spark, are an excellent foil for the ham’s rich taste. Get the recipe for Roasted Fresh Ham with Orange Glaze »

Roast Chicken with Saffron and Lemons

The inspiration for this recipe comes from Spain, where saffron has a strong culinary influence. See the recipe for Roast Chicken with Saffron and Lemons »

Pork Roast with Corn Bread-Apple Dressing

This is our adaptation of an autumn dish that chef Eric Mann, of the Bear Cafe in New York’s Hudson River valley, made for us. See this Recipe

Standing Rib Roast with Bordelaise Sauce

Ask the butcher to french (strip the skin and fat from) the ribs on the roast for a fancier presentation. Get the recipe for Standing Rib Roast »

Onion- and Saffron-Roasted Lamb

We discovered this flavorful lamb dish–made tangy by the inclusion of ground sumac–courtesy of Middle Eastern food expert Charles Perry. **See the recipe for Onion- and Saffron-Roasted Lamb »**