Good gelato is a great ending to an Italian meal. Especially if the main course is something like my Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce (Polpette al Sugo). Lemon gelato is even better. Light, fresh, and tangy. With the right equipment and some secrets, you can come pretty close to the Italian experience. After much...
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Shepherd’s Pie with Tomatoes
Shepherd’s Pie with tomatoes is basically a lamb stew with a nice crunchy potato top. My research into this topic revealed a straightforward pattern to classify the Shepherd’s/Cottage pies. It works this way: lamb (Shepherd’s) or Cottage (Beef), then there is the issue of adding tomatoes or not. Lastly, the issue of do you...
Continue readingCottage Pie with Chanterelle Mushrooms
To use the formal British terminology, the difference between Cottage Pie and Shepherd’s Pie is substituting beef for lamb. Basically, both are ground meat and vegetable stew covered with mashed potatoes and baked. Researching posted recipes shows a tendency to add more to the flavor profile when using beef. The use of flavorful Chanterelle...
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