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bacon, bay leaves, beef stock, brandy, butter, Carrots, chuck roast, full-bodied red wine, Garlic, ketchup, Mushrooms, olive oil, pearl onions, roasted garlic, Thyme, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce
Boeuf Borguignon is THE quintessential beef stew. And Julia Child’s is the best. I’ve been making a version of this for decades and it’s never failed me. Don’t let the list of ingredients spook you. The Goddess has changed a few things, and nothing seems to have suffered for it. Continue reading
I’ve been reading this really interesting cookbook, ****************. Actually, it’s less of a cookbook, though they have some wonderful recipes, and more of a reference work. At least for me it is. The authors are a chef and a specialist in scents. What a combination, right? 
I just recently had a wonderful meal at Ariana, in Philadelphia’s Old Town. It was a frigid cold night, as one can expect in February. I didn’t have their “Aush” or “Mashawa”, which are typical Afghan soups, but I saw bowls or it going by and it smelled heavenly. Turns out, it is. 
The Spicy Honey took me to 
Garlic-parmesan crusted pork is a thing of beauty! Yes indeed, it is. The combination is near Nirvana, or at the very least ethereal. And I wanted to use the Instant Pot™, so I could use the pressure cooker feature…it worked like a charm! 
Goddess Cooks 