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3 Simple roasts

December 26, 2012 8:00 AM By MARGE PERRY margeperry1@gmail.com

Two roasted racks of lamb, seasoned with mustard,

Photo credit: Marge Perry | Two roasted racks of lamb, seasoned with mustard, garlic, fresh rosemary and thyme. (December 2012)

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Each of these roasts is a show-stopper, the star of a festive holiday table. Yet each is simple enough for even a novice cook to prepare.

TIP To cook a roast to the right degree of doneness, use an instant-read thermometer, and check the temperature 15 minutes before you expect the roast to be ready.

1. ROAST RACK OF LAMB

Racks vary in size: figure on 2 to 3 chops per person depending...

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