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Beef and Sausage Ragu

Beef and Sausage Ragu
Beef and Sausage Ragù is a zesty, hearty sauce.  I created it to serve with bucatini, which was my late father’s favorite pasta; it’s also great with baked macaroni made with ziti, penne or rigatoni.  This recipe makes quite a lot of sauce.  If you’re not using all of it at once, portion out the…
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Fennel Pernod Pasta Sauce

Fennel Pernod Pasta Sauce
Fresh fennel is so delicious and Pernod, aside from being a perfect digestif, packs the same anise flavor at deeper, more intense level.  Together, fennel and Pernod bring their wonderful flavors to Fennel Pernod Pasta Sauce; their intensity is nicely balanced by the acidity of the fresh tomatoes.  Silky Fennel Pernod Pasta Sauce is perfect…
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Double Pork Chili Verde

Double Pork Chili Verde
Our Double Pork Chili Verde is rich and complex; it uses two cuts of pork, pork stew meat and ground pork.  Tomatillos, green bell peppers, pasilla chilis, celery and cilantro provide the verdant elements, balancing the richness of the two cuts of pork; the seasonings further add to the complex flavor of this hearty dish. …
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Dutch Pea Soup (Snert)

Dutch Pea Soup
Dutch Pea Soup or Snert, as it is known in the Netherlands, is thick, creamy and filling.  Perfect for Dutch winter weather, which is typically rainy, windy and grey, it’s also a favorite of ours, especially when winter storms hit.  We’ve lightened it up a bit by omitting the potatoes, commonly included in many recipes,…
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Shrimp Soup with Noodles and Herbs

Shrimp Soup with Noodles and Herbs
Shrimp Soup with Noodles and Herbs highlights soft, sweet shrimp in a light broth complemented by an assortment of bright, fresh herbs with a base of noodles for a thoroughly satisfying lunch or start with a Wilted Arugula Salad for a light but delicious dinner.  The fresh herbs are key ingredients and worth the effort…
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Argentine Meatball Stew

Argentine Meatball Stew
Albondigas or meatballs are very popular in Argentina.  Argentine Meatball Stew is a great way to feature meatballs with vegetables in a tasty stew. Tasty and different, some may say "exotic", this recipe is surprisingly easy to make, use our Homemade Italian Meatballs and Quick Tomato Sauce recipes when preparing it. The tempting aroma and…
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Homemade Italian Meatballs

Homemade Meatballs
Our Homemade Italian Meatballs or polpettone are so good and so versatile.  Meatballs may seem so basic but oh how dreadful most of them are! Dry, rubbery, hard and full of filler, store-bought prepared meatballs are destined to leave you dissatisfied.  The solution is to make them yourself!  Our recipe for Homemade Italian Meatballs yields moist,…
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Indonesian Chicken

Indonesian Chicken
Indonesian Chicken is inspired by Satay Ayam, the grilled Indonesian chicken on skewers.  The zesty and colorful marinade works its magic on the chicken breasts, imbuing them with a wonderful flavor and color; basting the chicken breasts with the marinade while grilling, deepens the rich flavor and helps to keep them juicy. We’re sure Indonesian…
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