Roast Chicken without cardamom spice lettuce marnier

3 large carrots 3 stalks celery 1 large onion 4 lbs roasting chickens , split in half 5 garlic cloves , halved 1 medium lemon 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon ,[...]

2 (5 lb) roasting chickens 8 large sprigs fresh thyme plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt 2 1/2 teaspoons hot smoked spanish[...]

1 chicken (3-5 pounds) 1/2 cup beer (or wine ( I used the latter) 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth 2 cups onions , diced 1 cup celery , diced 1 cup carrot ,[...]