Merlot still has a legion of fans, despite the change in many people's preference after seeing the 2004 Merlot-bashing movie, "Sideways." There are good Merlots and values to be had, including several ...

Butterflying a leg joint cuts the cooking time down drastically, allows the marinade to penetrate deeply and makes the joint easy to serve. The pilaf and ginger-spiked marinade gives it a North ...