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Bolognese Sauce (Williams Sonoma)

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  1. In a Dutch oven or large, heavy flameproof casserole dish over medium-low heat, melt 2 Tbs. of the butter with the olive oil. Add the pancetta and sauté until just starting to crisp, about 3 minutes. Add the onion, carrot and celery and sauté until aromatic and very lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the ground beef, pork and veal, stir to break up, season with salt and pepper, and add a generous pinch of nutmeg. Increase the heat to medium and sauté until the meat is lightly browned. Add the wine and simmer until it is almost evaporated.
  2. Add the stock and cook until reduced by half. Add the tomatoes, sage and bay leaf. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 1 1/2 hours. If the sauce seems thin, cook it, uncovered, until thick and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Skim the surface of excess fat. Add the cream and demi-glace. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Generously salt the water, add the pasta and cook until al dente (tender but firm to the bite), 1 to 3 minutes, depending on the freshness of the pasta. Drain and transfer the pasta to a warmed large, shallow bowl. Add the remaining 2 Tbs. butter and 2 Tbs. of the cheese. Toss until the butter melts. Add the sauce and toss gently. Serve immediately. Pass the remaining cheese at the table. Serves 4 to 6.

Butternut Squash Soup

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  1. 1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a 6-quart stockpot. Add the onion and cook until soft but not brown, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic, allspice and ginger, and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute more.
  2. 2. Add the squash, broth and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender and the broth is slightly reduced, about 15 minutes for fresh squash and 5 minutes for frozen. Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup. Allow soup to cool slightly, then puree in a blender until smooth.

Zalouk Salad (La Maison Arabe)

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  1. Partially peel and dice eggplant.
  2. In a frying pan put eggplant, add one peeled and finely chopped garlic mashed with 1 tsp of salt and 1 tbs of olive oil.
  3. Cook on low heat with lid for 5 minutes then start to turn and mash the eggplant until it goes soft and brown.
  4. Peel and dice a tomato; add it to the eggplant; add paprika, cumin, pepper and chili; keep mashing until tomato is cooked.
  5. Add white wine vinegar before you turn the heat off and sprinkle with parsley before you serve.

Short Ribs with Tagliatelle

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
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Cook Time 3 hours
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  1. Place the olive oil in a large heavy soup pot over medium heat. Cook the pancetta until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, season the short ribs with salt and pepper, and dredge in the flour.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta from the pan and set aside.
  4. Add the short ribs to the pan and brown n all sides, about 7 minutes total.
  5. Meanwhile, combine the onion, carrot, parsley and garlic in a food processor and blend until finely minced.
  6. Then add the tomatoes and tomato paste and pulse.
  7. Once the short ribs are browned, carefully add the mixture from the food processor to the pot. Return the pancetta to the pot and stir.
  8. Add the rosemary, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, beef broth, and wine.
  9. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  10. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  11. Remove the lid and simmer for another hour and a half, stirring occasionally.
  12. Remove the meat and bones from the pot. Discard the bones.
  13. Shred the meat and return it to the pot.
  14. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste.

Middle Eastern Chicken Kebabs

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 Middle Eastern Chicken Kebabs
Chicken thighs are marinated in a tangy Middle Eastern-style blend of Greek yogurt, lemon, garlic and spices, then grilled on skewers until golden brown. The kebabs are delicious over a bed of golden Basmati Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruits and Almonds (as pictured above) and with my Roasted Carrots with Thyme or on top of a Greek salad. https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/middle-eastern-chicken-kebabs.html
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 8 hours
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 8 hours
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  1. In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic.
  2. Thread the chicken onto metal skewers, folding if the pieces are long and thin, alternating occasionally with the red onions. Be sure not to cram the skewers. (Note: You'll need between 6-8 skewers.) Place the kebabs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Spoon or brush the marinade all over the meat, coating well. Cover and refrigerate at least eight hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. To grease the grill, lightly dip a wad of paper towels in vegetable oil and, using tongs, carefully rub over the grates several times until glossy and coated. Grill the chicken kebabs until golden brown and cooked through, turning skewers occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the skewers to a platter and serve.
Recipe Notes

I've specified chicken thighs as opposed to boneless chicken breasts for this recipe because they are more flavorful, and less likely dry out. Additionally, the lemon juice in the marinade will make boneless chicken breasts tougher when cooked.