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Herb-Stuffed Leg of Lamb

THE INSPIRATION FOR this show stopping lamb roast, with its punchy, complex herb paste and irresistible Riesling jus, extends back to my mother’s recipe for garlic-studded whole leg of lamb with white wine. Though I have to admit that this recipe bears little resemblance to hers, the memories of her festive dinners are still the reason I crave lamb so often for a special occasion. This one never disappoints.

Choosing a large boneless leg of lamb has multiple advantages. Once you take it out of the packaging and unfold it, the roast is essentially butterflied into a flat mass that has both the

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