Episode 110

Makes 5 servings… Hands-on-time: 30 minutes Total preparation time: 45 minutes 4 cups short grain white rice 5 Beefsteak tomatoes 5 yellow bell peppers 5 eight-ball squash Extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 8 porcini mushrooms, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 stalk celery stalk, chopped 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup white wine 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 teaspoons fresh basil 2 teaspoons fresh dill 2 teaspoons dry more »

Makes 8 Servings… Hands-on-time: 30 minutes Total preparation time: 60 minutes 2 quarts chicken or beef stock 5 bay leaves Kosher salt Finely milled black pepper 1 pound loaf country white bread, crusts removed 2 cups whole milk 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 pound ground pork 2 large eggs 1/4 cup grated fennel 4 shallots, finely chopped 3 tablespoons roasted garlic puree 2 tablespoons parsley 2 tablespoons dill 2 tablespoons mint 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 cup short grain rice more »

Makes 6 servings… Hands-on-time: 30 minutes Total preparation time: 1 1/2 hours 18 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 parsnips, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 all-purpose potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 sweet onions, coarsely chopped Extra virgin olive oil 6 lamb shanks 1 cup red wine 1/2 cup tomato paste 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons roasted garlic puree 5 bay leaves 2 teaspoons dried Greek oregano 2 sprigs fresh more »