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Posted January 7, 2011 10:05 AM

Potato Leek Gratin

Use it all! - Cooking Blog

by Laura Bonicelli

dedicated to using leftover ingredients with Italian Style

THE COMBINATION OF LEFTOVER INGREDIENTS:
Potatoes, Leeks, Fennel Bulb, Tarragon, gruyere...

WHAT I HAVE ON HAND:
Garlic, Cream, Chicken Stock, Sea Salt, Freshly Ground Pepper...

Posted October 12, 2009 1:50 PM

Balsamic Braised Chuck Roast w/ Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

When the weather turns cold, this is one of the first recipes I think of. It is absolutely one of my favorite ways to make a roast. The combination of the wine, balsamic vinegar, and sugar in the braising liquid makes the meat beautifully tender and flavorful. The horseradish (which I can't get enough of) in the potatoes sets off the sweetness of the gravy (which by the way is very thin.)

This is one of my most requested Sunday dinners.

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