Stew and starch is a familiar and comforting winter combination. Stew-and-starch pairings include everything from beef stew and mashed potatoes to chicken paprikash and egg noodles. Our favorite Italian stew-and-starch combo is osso buco and polenta.
Recipes
- Osso Buco
- Basic Polenta
Tasting Lab
- Bottled water
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