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These Short Ribs are best when made the day before! You can not only separate and remove some of the fat but also reduce the sauce into a gravy like consistency making it even more delicious! Ingredients 8 bone-in beef short ribs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium onions –

Ingredients 3-4 lbs Pork Shoulder (2-inch pieces trimmed) Coarse Salt & Fresh Ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup Dried Porcini Mushrooms (rehydrated in 2 cups water) 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups yellow onions – thinly sliced 5 garlic cloves –  thinly sliced 4 tbsps – tomato paste 1 cup white wine 2 cups- whole tomatoes

Ingredients 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate – roughly chopped 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate – roughly chopped 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream Optional base flavorings: Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon) Amaretto (1-2 tablespoons) Essenza per Colomba (Chef’s favorite!) whoever knows what Essenza per Colomba is receives a free corporate lunch for 8 Truffle coatings Sea Salt

Ingredients: 30 Roma Tomatoes washed ans sliced 1/2 inch thick 4 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp dry oregano Sea salt/fresh ground pepper Directions: Set oven to 275 degrees. Line 4 sheet pans with foil and then parchment paper. Line sheet pans with sliced tomatoes 1/2″ – 1″ apart. Season with oregano, salt & pepper. Roast for 4