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Spinaci Alla Romana

Roman-Style Spinach

Ingredients for Spinaci Alla Romana

• 2 lbs baby spinach
• 1 tablespoon leaf lard (or butter)
• 2 tablespoons raw pine nuts
• 1 large shallot, diced
• 3 tablespoons raisins
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper’

Cooking Directions (Serves 4)

1. In a large stock pot over medium heat add lard.
2. Add shallots and pine nuts. Stir until toasted.
3. Add raisins, salt, and pepper
4. Add spinach, and stir until wilted.

Picchiapò

Roman Braised Beef With Tomato And Onion

Ingredients for Picchiapò

• 1 pound beef brisket
• 1 cup white wine
• 3 shallots, rough chopped
• 1 can crushed tomatoes ( 14 ounce)
• 2 carrots, rough chopped
• 3 stalks celery, rough chopped
• 3 white peppercorns
• 2 cloves
• 2 tsp fine salt

Cooking Directions (Serves 4)

1. Remove the fat cap ...