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Slow-braised lamb shank with red wine, rosemary and potatoes in a concentrated natural sauce. Stinco d’Agnello Brasato al Vino Rosso con Patate is built around one of the most useful principles in Italian meat cookery: a tough, flavorful cut becomes luxurious when browning and slow moist heat are controlled correctly. Lamb shank contains connective tissue that would be chewy if cooked quickly. During a long braise, collagen gradually converts to gelatin, giving the sauce natu

Petto di Pollo al Barolo con Cipolle Rosse (Italian Barolo Chicken Breast) A northern Italian chicken dish with a controlled Barolo reduction, slowly softened red onions, thyme, chicken stock, and butter mounted jus. Servings: 4. Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes. Total: 55 minutes. Story Barolo, one of Piedmont's most prestigious wines, isn't reserved only for braises of beef — its firm tannin and deep fruit also make an excellent quick pan sauce base when reduced properly,