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Serves 3-4 2 Lbs Boneless Short Ribs four 1/2″ thick pieces, cut flanken style* 1 Large Onion sliced thin 1 Oz. Dried Mushrooms (I used porcini and shiitake) 2 Cloves Garlic minced 1/4 Cup Mirin 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce 2 TBL Olive Oil 1 TBL Butter 1 TBL Flour Water Bring 1 cup of water […]

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Carrot-Sage Soup this is the prefect starter for your Thanksgiving feast. Warm and filling, but not too heavy. The contrast of the earthy sage with sweet carrots embody the flavors of fall. You can make it up to a week ahead of time, and add the cream when you’re going to serve it. I think this […]

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Though the weather has turned fall-like twice now, today is the first cold, rainy day, and I wish I could wrap up in a blanket and watch a Katherine Hepburn movie marathon, but I have a long to-do list.  At least I have a delicious bowl of homemade soup for lunch! There is nothing like […]

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  If you’ve never cooked with a pressure cooker, check here for some helpful tips Beef Shanks, 2-2 1/2 lbs 1 Large Onion cut in half 1 Lb Carrots 2 Large Celery Stalks 1 Quart Beef Stock 2 Cups Water 2/3 Cup Barley (6 Oz.) 4-5 Stalks of Celery from center of celery, with leaves […]

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