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Bolognese Sauce...the Italian way!

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 Here are  a few helpful tips when  cooking  bolognese  that will make this a  “truly tasty Italian meal”        1. This is slow food .  Do not skip, or rush  through the ingredients  or the process.              2.  Allow your sauce to cook very gently for  several  hours to deepen the flavors.        3.   Use bacon,  because it truly enhances the flavor    4.  Use the combo of ground meats. I  use 1 lb beef. and  1/2 lb Italian sausage   5.  Make sure your ground meats are finely   broken up as you brown them.     6 .  Let the wine reduce by half       6 . Use Tagliatelle Noodles or fettuccine pasta-  cook al dente- do not overcook  7. The  proper way to serve- is to toss  the pasta with enough ...

Crock Pot Roast

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When I'm in the mood for some  "meat and potatoes"   there's nothing like  a good pot roast. This is such an easy  crock pot recipe. Anyone in your family can  make this one. Perfect for a lazy day. It's fast and slow. Fast prep and slow cook. You'll have a very tender roast and  lots  of  rich gravy for your mashed potatoes. We love mashed potatoes and gravy! An au jus packet, a slow cooker packet, water  and cola, any brand will work. Do   NOT   use  diet cola. Diet cola should not be heated.  If I'm thinking ahead and out grabbing lunch,  I'll just dump the ice and refill my drink  with regular cola.   Chuck roast, or whatever cut of boneless beef  you use for a pot roast, 3-5 lbs.   You can be gone all day and come home to dinner.  Thicken the gravy after the roast is fork tender.  Mix cornstarch with a little water. Stir in the mixture and turn to high and cover for  a...