Send help. I have never been a huge fan of stew because it tends to lack flavor. Pile on thick everywhere and any where. Thinking about a puff pastry lid on individual servings. could i have the recipe and fit it in there? Do you think this would work in the instant pot? Terry No reason at all to worry about specific weights when making a stew. Make sure the meat has soe decent fat and connective tissue, then go low and slow. (The NYT recipe has twice the mustard but otherwise the ingredients and method are essentially the same.) Upped the mushrooms to about 3/4 pound and will add even more next time. Great dish! and it was perfect. Went well with the salad as that had a Dijon dressing, but isnt too overpowering. Add the oil. Oh you just made me jump. So good and comforting. Great with red wine, we paired it with a nice Zin. Stick it in there at 250 for 4 hours or so, Ive even done it overnight. So dealers choice . This stew is fantastic. 55 is a lot in the Instant Pot, so for people using other types of meat (I used shin), its most likely shorter. Bland and uninteresting like a Michigan January-Feb. ad infinitum. Id like to know how to adjust the seasonings, the water, and the cook time (Ill be using shin meat, which cooks for about 3 hours at 350 in the oven). I frequently dump the whole lot in the slow cooker with a good glug of red wine, for the stew that is! In fact, beef stew may be the reason we started dating in the first place! My dish selection is a little tired and old. Just superb thanks for a home run recipe (again!). The result was still sophisticated enough for a dinner party! I made this last night using a few tablespoons of potato starch instead of flour. Add the liquids. Mushrooms These could be skipped or you could use any other vegetable you think youd like here. I thought I had the perfect stew recipe (Allan Bays daube orange peel, bouquet garni, half red wine half beefstock) but Ill happily cheat on it for all this mustard! Thank you as always! You are a first name only person in my houseyou know, like Oprah. It lends an interesting complexity, I find, and also has no salt. Just my way! I prepped the night before (chopped the onions/shallot/carrots) and make the dish the next day. This stew was a hit with everyone at the table. 4 tablespoons butter, as needed I totally butchered that spelling, but you get the idea. Some people like grains like rice or farro or couscous. I dont think Id go below 250 for temperature. Just use what youve got. I plan on making this beef stew this weekend. Thank you, Deb! Approximately how many grams is a large onion? I prefer the widest ones I can find. Ive used every kind of canned or boxed beef broth, ordinary brandy instead of cognac, and last time I made it I totally forgot the mushrooms at the end. Victoria You should tell your friend that Id go with 2 tablespoons. I cannot stop testing it & I would drink it if it were socially acceptable. This is a new favorite! Both are good, but the stove top version is very definitely more flavorful. One piece of beef got tender, but the rest didnt, so I let the beef simmer for another 30 minutes. I love your blog and appreciate all the recipes you share and I totally understand why you have ads for revenue so I can enjoy all of your recipes for free, but is there a way to turn that off? The best stew Ive ever made! :). This sounds amazing. Invited my brother over to have dinner with the two of us. My husband loved it. The fella cant or wont eat beef for obvious reasons so well replace that with rabbit and we are both teetollers so no booze in this stew, One of the guests cant do wheat but I thought perhaps rice flour. If its not well-seasoned by now, I,t never will be! :). Season beef with salt and pepper. Im due in 6 weeks so weve been making a bunch of your things for our freezer as well as for 2 sets of friends with newborns. I happened upon this recipe as I came home from whole foods with 2 lbs of stew meat not quite sure what to do with it. Very rich and complex flavors. Although this recipe will be made again! What can I say.? I did have some mushroom soy sauce on hand, so I added a splash and it seemed to blend in nicely. Thanks for postingcant wait to have the leftovers for lunch. Finally when I added the mushrooms, I added the juice too. Whats your go-to dijon mustard? Started on the stove, put in the oven at 300 for about 3 hours (easier for me than maintaining a simmer), and finished on the stove with the mushrooms and wine. My husband will love it. Plus, it looks like the perfect recipe for my coccio (terracotta pot). Hope that helps. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, potatoes, carrots, remaining spice mix and the bay leaf to the slow cooker. I followed the recipe exactly but made one addition. simple, essential bolognese. And oh, the reheated leftovers. How to Make a Very Good Beef Stew Yield Serves 6 to 8 Show Nutrition Ingredients 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast 1-3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 2 medium onions, diced 3 celery stalks, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons Worcestershire, divided 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup Would the squash play nicely with the mustard, or would it be weird? The cuts of meat are slightly different here in Germany so Im not quite sure what my piece of beef is called in English (although I have a feeling it might actually have been chuck), I used my cooking brandy instead of proper cognac, and I used coarse Dijon mustard (Maille, moutarde lancienne). Perfect for a day with snow totals in Central Park at 20 inches. Just made this stew for my wife a week ago. And it was just this morning that I announced to my husband that I was officially done making stew for the season NOT. So, feel free to keep letting me know when annoying ones slip through and Ill keep doing what I can to remove them. During this Covid era, my wife and I alternate Saturday night cooking. Thanks again. Im glad it was a hit. The first bite received Wows as we dug deeper and deeper into our bowls we celebrated more jubilantly with each gorgeous bite this stew looks deceptively humble but is so totally spectacular. lovely recipe, delicious stew. Thanks in advance! This is the one!!! Stir together with the beef until combined. But you wont have the same body to the sauce. But am anxious to try this as it sounds so good. If its an older recipe without a lot of comments from people in the I made this! tab, you can scroll to the end of the comment section, because thats usually where the most concrete feedback is. Thanks for advising, Deb or loyal readers! Add Cognac to the empty pan, and cook, stirring, until the bottom is deglazed and any crusted-on bits come loose. I dont have access to cognac or grape brandy. :) I also wasnt sure whether I would be able to appreciate the large amounts of mustard, so I probably used 1/3 of what you called for (normal dijon + some honey dijon). Everyone raved, cant wait to eat the leftovers tonight! Cant wait to try it again next month with the proper cognac rather than the red wine I used instead. Will make again! 2 pounds beef chuck, in 1-inch cubes Perhaps tofu, or seitan or tempeh? When we redesigned the site in 2016, we added additional comment features. Category Stew. I was so surprised after reading that many of you have had to hunt for it. Thanks Deb!I was trying not to come across as complainy since I totally appreciate why you have ads. I feel like staying home from work today so I can make it. I didnt have carrots and used potatoes instead. That being said, I almost always dont have red wine in my house due to allergies and have always fared well without it. I had to add a little more brandy to deglaze the pan after browning everything, and after i sauteed the mushrooms i deglazed the bottom of that pan with a little extra red wine. Your photos of NY winter are absolutely gorgeous! Mashed potatoes? Thank you for recipe! I happen to live right near Marche du Sud so I went this morning to check it out. Delish, think you! The bread acts as a binding agent. Thank you. I dont mean to shock you, I mean, I do hope youre sitting down for this, but it turns out that when I asked my husband to choose between a caramelized cabbage dish, mushroom tacos, or a beef stew whose ante had been upped with butter, bacon, Dijon, cognac and a splash of red wine as his ideal homemade Valentines meal, he chose the beef stew. Many thanks. I live in Panama where shallots are scarce. We had a lovely little first snow today, so this was a perfect choice. Youll be fine without it. Raise heat to medium-low, and add onion and shallots. It was my faaavorite when I lived in France but Ive never seen it in the States. The flavor more than made up for that, though no complaints to be heard. If you've thus far found beef stew kind of bland and uninteresting; if you've been tormented by thin broths, unevenly cooked vegetables and tough meat; if it's been too long since you layered a dish together, getting lost in your thoughts, this is just the late-winter luxury for you. If so what would the time reco be? I love your recipes. Melinda Its total guesswork for me. Richard Shallots have a lovely flavor, an almost garlicky mild onion. Any suggestions for someone who thinks this sounds amazing but hates mushrooms? Made this last night after running across it randomly in surprise me search. steak sandwiches. Woa. Schrambling calls for Pommery mustard in this dish, a extra-sharp mustard from Meaux, France based on an ancient recipe. what am I doing wrong?!?! Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. I served it with buttered noodles, and it was quite perfect. (Sorry for the lengthy post.). Thanks for a definite winner! Some suggested that I might have used meat that was mislabeledIm not sure. I made this for dinner on Sunday and used all of the ingredients as stated except I used a good quality French brandy instead of cognac. Or do you use homemade? Thanks for the link to the New York Times article the article is as lovely as I assume the stew is! Thanks! Even though I used a 1lb bag of small carrots, they were still pretty crunchy by the time the 30 minutes was up. Ive made this before and it was amazing! Serve hot. Thank you Deb. Hello Deb, made it this evening the coldest day of this cold winter. I might also serve over baby roasted potatoes next time. The 2nd time I made it, I used the diced bacon in the stew, and I think I like it better that way. Ive probably made this fabulous stew 50 times over the years, since I first saw it in Bon Appetit in February 1981. I would make it again with those changes. This looks absolutely incredible. My roommate and I have lived together for about 3 years and are ardent smitten kitchen followers/ devotees. And I cooked at a 300 degree oven for three hours rather than stovetop. Making this vegetarian Wouldnt a mushroom, carrot, and maybe parnsip or Jerusalem artichoke stew be wonderful? Have you tried this without the flour? This will be a re-occurring meal in my household. Thank you! Wow, I think I will love the addition of dijon in this. Heat the oil in a large (11- to 12-inch) Dutch oven over medium heat. I made a larger batch so my ingredients increased although I did not increase the mustard. The most fun recipes are the ones where my husband closes his eyes and savors the flavors, waits a second and then makes yummy noises. Add the beef broth and tomato paste and cook on low for 8 hours. I left half of the bacon in since my whole foods only had lean stew meat, not chuck. I love your blog, Deb. Because my range is ancient I probably did add at least an hour or more to get fork tender beef. I made this last night. You know what we put in it? What would you suggest subbing in for the bacon for us kosher folks? After tasting in the penultimate step, I added a great deal more mustard (we love our mustard!) Thus, if youd like to skip it, just start with a tablespoon or two of butter or olive oil instead. I cant wait try it. :), KimP Oh, that all sounds so delicious. You could also swap 1 tablespoon of the broth with a nice vinegar to add a more complex flavor. Braised Beef Short Ribs from Smitten Kitchen One-Pot Braised Beef Roast with Carrot Mash and Olives from Heartbeet Kitchen Easy Meatloaf from Diethood Irish Beef Stew Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes A rich and hearty stew that's easy to make. What an amazing beef stew. Put the whole thing in the oven at 300 for 1.25 hrs instead of the stovetop simmer Gonna make this tomorow ( i think u and I share the same love of dijon:-) What would you serve this appart from pasta? We loved it. So easy! Regarding the crockpot, Ive been using mine as a simmering pot. Those maple shortbread bars sound great, too! Soon! Thanks. I dont live in N.Y so 90% of the stories dont interest me. I have one defrosting as we speak. This recipe is a keeper. Thanks Deb! Made as written. Hello! I only did 1 tbs of coarse mustard. But my next trip to Monoprix I will have to pick up the Amora to have a taste test between that and the much better French Maille. I would be more tempted to serve this with a rich mashed potato, but each to their own. This looks so amazing Deb. Thanks so much. I have been searching for a beef stew recipe forever. This looks wonderful. YUM!!!! My husband and I are taking turns trying new recipes during the lockdown; last night was his turn, and he did this one. Has anyone been to March du Sud in the Upper East Side? If you've thus far found beef stew kind of bland and uninteresting, if you've been tormented by thin broths, unevenly cooked vegetables, and tough meat, this is just the weekend luxury for you. I didnt understand why I would have to take out the bacon since lardons stay in buf bourguignon, so I kept my bacon with the onions & shallots the whole time. Hubby said it was his favorite stew ever. But I still cant get over your mention of a certain caramelized cabbage dish..I recently had something of that sort from a restaurant and it was AMAZING. I missed the note about adding the mustard in two phases so added it all at once substituting a bit of the Dijon for Nances Sharp and Creamy which is my all time favorite. It was perfect! I made this last night, substituting brandy for cognac. I even went back to the store for the grainy mustard. Amora mustard is also carried at Cost Plus World Market. It was so, so delicious. Thank you. Thanks Deb! I also subbed bourbon for cognac BC my husband drinks expensive cognac and I didnt want to use so much. If you've thus far found beef stew kind of bland and uninteresting; if you've been tormented by thin broths, unevenly cooked vegetables and tough meat; if it's been too long since you layered a dish together, getting lost in your thoughts, this is just the mid-winter luxury for you. This was AMAZING! overnight and it is now spectacular. Deja We were totally discussing at dinner how good it would probably be with short ribs or brisket. Oops. Thanks so much for sharing. If anyone is considering doing this in the crockpot, I would advise against it! If you dont have a bottle open, dont fret it. When I think of large carrots, I think of the ones sold loose that are gigantic and intended for stews (but really are just too massive for what I was going for here). Heat a dutch oven or soup pot over medium/high heat and add 2 Tbsp oil. Its rich, which means it doesnt take much to totally satisfy. I let it simmer an additional hour, as I was using a very tough cut of meat. Luckily, Id started the stew in the morning, so had plenty of time. I also substituted rice flour for flour to make it gluten free. Thus: Mine are usually for J.Crew and Madewell and then kids sneakers but mostly the first two. Oh well, I guess you cant get them all right! Thank you for the flavours that will elevate the stew to levels where even the wild game-averse should feel comfortable at our table! I do not eat pork, so i just left it out and substituted olive oil. Served with egg noodles and salad. I highly recommend it! Swoon ;>). My only challenge was that my carrots were still pretty crisp 40 minutes in, so next time Ill be sure to cut them even more thinly. With the 2021 Artic storm bearing down on us in N.O., wasnt able to get to the store for more mushrooms. Highly recommended. KathrynR I did wipe out my supply! I did skip the bacon and used olive oil instead. Finally, the leftovers are almost just as good as the meal was fresh off the stove. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Like you two, I am not a huge beef stew fan but my husband is. The combination of Cognac and mustard seems odd, but its inspiredthey mellow and meld together beautifully. Thanks so much! Like most recipes, some flavor gets lost in the crockpot. Alas, I am like many others and have a tough beef problem. And well Deb says this is the way to do it is pretty much the final word in any dispute about a recipe. Thank you. Can anyone think of a suitable substitution for that first ingredient, salt pork / pancetta / bacon? I dont understand why Americans dont use more liquor in their cooking. This time I erred on the side of caution and didnt cook them too much, but alas, the meat was somewhat dry at the end. We made a lovely beef stew in the pressure cooker the other night. I would also like to know the answer to how to do it in an instapot. Put the entire pot in the oven covered for about 1-1 1/2 hours on a low temp. So uhif someone had, say, an entire jar of bacon fat in her refrigeratorallegedly any idea how much bacon fat is rendered out of the amount of bacon in the recipe? Oh, and I long ago stopped flouring the meat before browning it it tended to burn. New post, Dijon and Cognac Beef Stew: The best beef stew we've ever had. Also added 1/2 tsp. thank you so much for this wonderful recipe. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Medium carrot? Did you ever trying beef stew in the oven? Im excited to have another version to try. I pressure cooked the beef for 35 minutes and then 8 minutes more with the carrots and the consistently of both were perfect. Repeat with the remaining beef. You could definitely taste the mustard flavor, but it wasnt over powering. I have combined this recipe with your brussel sprouts recipe, its a perfect combo :). Im an American living in London who recently discovered your website through an Australian friend! I feel the need to use the word Adapted because this is not Schramblings recipe verbatim and shouldnt be mistaken as such (Im more concerned about her being blamed for things I did, to be honest). This past Fall I have fallen in love with a bourbon bacon Chex mix recipe from the Betty Crocker site, it would be a perfect way to use the bacon! Available up here in Canada, must be easy to find in NY! For everything. The sauce. 1/4 cup red wine (see Note). thank you! I recommend it as a variation. Add the meat in batches, don't overcrowd the pan. Going to try this on the weekendI can totally buy some cognac, but what about Port instead? :), http://maille.us/news/new-york-boutique-grand-opening/, KimP I keep meaning too! I followed the directions perfectly, but the beef was like shoe leather. Their recipe was streamlined because all the browning as well as baking is accomplished in the oven. Wonderful recipe for a winter day. So meatball soup is a translation of sorts from the original Romanian (ciorba de perisoare), and my version is a translation/modernization of my Mums recipe, but the idea is still the same. Used all butter (no bacon unfortunately! I skipped the whole mustard, and just did about a half cup of the smooth Dijon, and it was so perfect. Just a little hello from Paris, where your recipes are always welcome :), This looks WON-DER-FUL, and I cant almost hear the boyfriend say how much hes glad this dish goes with pasta ;). I make beef stews a lot, and never thought of adding mustard, so def will try this one. Id like to cook this in the oven and will be doubling the recipe. Next time I wont be so lazy and will have the brandy and will open the red wine ;) I love, love, love your blog and I adore your recipes! Deb, so funny about the Amora mustard. Mustard stew we are calling it and cant wait to put the whole thing over spaetzle. Held back on the mustard but will use the full amount next time! I will make it again. I also used scotch instead of cognac (sorry ;) and no red wine and this was still amazing. I am going to make it, and that will ALMOST make it okay that this winter has been the most horrible winter ever, and when I do make it this weekend, it will still be effing COLD. Gosh you are genius; spicy and much needed kick in the pants for the beef stew. I am intrigue by the mustard flavors. My husband and 2 kids (7 and 5) LOVE this stew. You got me to sort through my email because something about Maille rang a bell. I will confess to a few changes because were in lock down and I had to use what I had on hand which was whole grain mustard. The flavour is layered and complex. 10/10 would make again. Ada MEATBALL SOUP? My favorite stew.ever! I used to be in love with Maille, but lately, Ive found that the taste is different, specifically have found it to have more heat. Holy cow! Any suggestion for replacing the mushrooms? CANT WAIT. For those of us who would vote differently! This is a forgiving recipe. Any substitutions? Having said that, tomorrows salad will be topped with bacon bits, which I am looking forward to every bit as much as to my leftover stew. skirt steak with bloody mary tomato salad. I may not be able to eat any other kind of beef stew ever again. They seem to have a good selection of egg noodles at Fairway but I have no idea which one would be best! Youll just need a few tablespoons to start the meat and vegetables. This recipe is definitely one of those, and we made a double batch on Saturday. lentil soup with sausage, chard and garlic. Yes for the classics! The chuck I used needed more cooking time, but became silky and totally embedded with the mustard and cognac flavors. I dont have any in the house and I have no idea what to buy. So, so good. LOVED IT. I served it alone but with some flaky grands biscuits to soak up the gravy. if one were, say, a poor grad student with limited pots and pans, could this possibly at all even a little bit be made in a 2qt pot? I must try this! It had a beautiful balance until I added the 3. The good news is they never let me down. Youve got me wanting to make and eat it again soon! This recipe is amazing. I thought it would take 5, maybe 10 minutes tops and it ended up taking over 45 minutes! Cannot fit them in the fridge. I dont know why it took so long to get round to this, which I have had my eye on for years. Nope! He thanks you in advance! Cognac vs brandy and what is the least expensive way to make this recipe? This stew is fancy. The first time I made this recipe, I was short about half of the mushrooms I needed, and had no beef stock on hand. Whisk to blend, then return meat and onion mixture to pan. Turned out great. Epic Fail! I needed something exciting but still within classic winter fare and this was it. It is the sweetest little French market/bakery/restaurant, Im completely in love. I rendered the bacon and think it adds a special smoky flavor to offset the mustard. But honestly, hes a delight at any dinner party. Spectacular was the review from my guests. The regular digital subscription doesnt allow access to recipes. Judging from some of the comments below about using the oven I was thinking I might try it in my slow cooker next time maybe 4 hours on low after the initial sauting and deglazing. Honestly, I think chicken stock or vegetable stock would work too, or at least would provide more flavor than water. I have some mustard I need to use, so I may find myself making this soon!! Add the beef, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Next time Ill double the mushrooms. There are a few lovely Irish wholegrain mustards too, so will let you know how that goes. Thanks for sharing the recipe! This was delicious. Made it for a stay-in New Years Eve dinner, making it again tomorrow night for good friends. Re, noodles Theyre 365 Brand (Whole Foods brand) extra-wide or wide egg noodles. I used only 1/2 tbs of coarse Dijon at the end and found it tasted great! Thanks! Love all your street shots. Everything is in the fridge and I have a chuck roast pulled from the freezer. I made it in late Dec. Its just me, so I froze half the amount in single-servings and it thawed and reheated beautifully weeks later. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a plate. The cooking scent lingered as we went to bed hours later. I used Calvados to deglaze the pan because thats what I have. Thanks, Deb! They just add color. How serendipitous that you feature it in this new recipe. She has shallots, I settle for onions and garlic. Not sure how I missed it 2 years ago and cant remember how it popped up into view in the last few weeks but I made this for guests this week and it was a HIT! short rib onion soup. Would you be able to direct me to that recipe??? Lower heat, cover pan partway, and simmer gently until meat is very tender, about 1 1/4 hours. My stove doesnt seem to have an effective low setting. Step 2. Debs note of salting the meat lightly is very important as the final product was quite salty. Im going to try this with a pork roast next! I did have to make some substitutions bc of what I had in hand and it still turned out great! I did use cognac it was $8 for a little bottle so I may try next time with the $3 little bottle of brandy. This looks just so well, for lack of better words Ill just have to say that it looks incredibly tasty and even somewhat tempting. OMG! My husband would love thisminus the mushrooms :-/ Okay to skip em? it was a bit salty because i didnt have low sodium broth, so i added some water and it was all still divine. It came out perfectly and I know that it will be even better today assuming the kids didnt eat it all! I had a similar difficulty to some other commenters. Ive made this several times and we love it. I followed the recipe exactly, taking the suggestion to add more mushrooms than called for. I made this yesterday amidst another freezing cold snow storm in Chicago. and some red wine my wine-crazy son saved for me from a $60 bottle. Sear on all sides. Stir mushrooms into stew along with remaining mustard and red wine. At least 30 stew recipes have been on my stove. Simmering now; I sliced the mushrooms and cooked them with the onions and 2 cloves of chopped garlic. I conned my mother into cooking this for our dinner tonight. I will make again and use carrots. It is incredible, and your tips will make it even more so the next time I fire up the Dutch oven! They have all kinds of other imported market items, too. I knew I wouldnt have enough time so I browned and deglazed on the stovetop, put it in an electric pressure cooker for 35 min, released the pressure, added carrots mustard and wine, cooked again in pressure cooker for another 15 min. I tried it tonight in my Instant Pot and it worked perfectly. And about 1/3 cup mustard because I was worried about using so much of it.but it mellowed in the cooking and was delicious. Also, I didnt add in the red wine or additional Tbsp of mustard at the end..and it still turned out delicious. Let me preface this by saying that I have loved every other thing I have made from your blog & cookbook, Deb. Oh wow, that looks incredible! Two questions: Would this be good with homemade dumplings, and if one wanted to add potatoes, at which point would you recommend doing so? Oh, and I made it again for my husbands birthday a few days ago. I tried to check all comments to see if this question had been asked, but didnt see it. I absolutely love Dijon, so this recipe caught my eye. Recently we decided to go through our greatest hits- dinners that left us scraping the pan for more. Add carrots, and continue simmering for 40 minutes, or until slices are tender. I have this on the stove right now. Thanks so much! Amanda Ha! Lynda. (Shucks on having a cup of cognac sitting around!) Sprinkle beef with black pepper, garlic salt, and celery salt. I made this on Sunday and Ive eaten it for six meals since then. Am serving this with Colcannon.a magical mixture of mashed spuds, braised shredded cabbage with caraway seeds, some caramelized onions and a soupcon of..yes, those bacon bits left over from this very recipe!!! Thank you for the intense deliciousness that you have brought to my life! Maybe that wasnt essential but it was so good I have just made it for the third time. I am learning so many new things by following your recipes as written I know I can trust what you write, and its making me a better cook even after all these years! Adapted, barely, from Regina Schrambling via The NYT. OMG I LOVE the amount of dijon that goes into this. Spectacular! Its just my husband and I, so there are plenty of fabulous leftovers. What a beautiful, full-flavored sounding beef stew. And for small carrots, I think of the skinnier ones sold with the greens on top or newer ones from a market. Just amazing I am so in love with all of your recipes! 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