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Bolognese Sauce

To me this is the absolute best Bolognese Sauce! It’s an authentic recipe we learned in Bologna, Italy, the birthplace of…

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Hi there! I’m Marissa.

The best meals don’t come from restaurant kitchens. They come from home cooks like you who take simple ingredients and turn them into something worth sharing. My specialty is making global cooking approachable, from beloved American classics to exciting international flavors. I create recipes that make it simple to cook memorable, restaurant-quality dishes, so you can feel confident and inspired in your own kitchen.

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Get my foolproof, no-boil recipe for the creamiest Gratin Dauphinois. This method guarantees impossibly tender potatoes and a rich cream sauce that will not curdle.

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