208 leg recipes

Arni kapana is a traditional Greek lamb stew with lemon, tomatoes, and a hint of cinnamon. The lamb gets a one-hour lemon marinade before browning, then simmers in spiced tomato sauce for two hours.

Tandoori chicken marinates skin-off chicken legs and thighs in a yogurt, garlic and spice blend, then bakes hot and finishes under the broiler for that classic charred-edge tandoor look. Home oven version of the Indian classic.

Roast leg of lamb studded with garlic and rosemary, rubbed with lemon juice, roasted over sliced potatoes and onions. Finished with a fresh mint butter pan sauce.

You will be licking your fingers after trying this savory dish made with tomatoes, mushrooms and a variety of spices.

Bring in the new season with this scrumptious dish that will have you glad it's not winter yet!

Butter-browned chicken slow-cooks all day in a spiced tomato and mushroom sauce with ginger, chili powder, and paprika, finished with a swirl of heavy cream. Serve over spaghetti for a hearty, hands-off dinner.

Turkey legs braised Provencale-style with tomatoes, olives, almonds, rosemary, garlic, and white wine. A rustic French one-pot braise with Mediterranean flavors.

New Orleans red beans and rice cooked low and slow in a crockpot with smoked turkey legs, onion, celery, bay leaves, and hot sauce. Makes enough to freeze multiple family meals.

Glazed roast leg of lamb with a honey-vinegar glaze and a tangy rhubarb salsa spiked with jalapeno, cardamom, and raisins. A spring roast with a uniquely tart, spiced fruit condiment.

A sophisticated, yet succulent lamb dish made with soy sauce and onion soup mix.

New Orleans turkey creole with poached turkey legs, bacon, tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, and okra served over rice. A Southern Creole classic with bold bayou flavor.

Lamb Klephtiko: Greek-style boneless leg of lamb studded with garlic, bay, cinnamon, and oregano, wrapped in parchment and slow-roasted 4 hours until fall-apart tender.

A basic chicken stew that can easily be made in your crockpot while you are away.

Spit-roasted leg of lamb basted with garlic butter and served with a fiery drunken sauce of tequila, chili powder, serrano peppers, red wine, and grated cheese. Mexican-meets-grill showstopper.

Baked chicken legs with a lemon-herb seasoning roasted until golden, then smothered in mushroom gravy and baked again until fork-tender. A two-stage roasting method for maximum flavor.

Grilled butterflied leg of lamb in a red wine, soy, and rosemary marinade. Smoky, garlicky, and pink at the center, sliced thin for an easy backyard centerpiece.