roasted leg of lamb from shady side farm

Roasted Leg of Lamb

Winter is the perfect time to learn a new skill in the kitchen. Easter is coming up soon, and you can put something special on your family’s table with confidence. I want to say something important, and I hope you’re listening. Spending time cooking from scratch using quality ingredients is worth it!  And, while cooking…

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