Marvelously rich and winy, redolent of orange zest and cinnamon, bay leaf and garlic and fennel, with meat made tender by hours of slow simmering and, yes, those wonderful olives, a Provencal daube is ...

Chef Kim Hersom loves to help home cooks become heroes of their own kitchens. Here, she shares her recipe for Beef Daube Provencal, which she calls “high-brow beef stew” in a “rich, lush sauce.” She ...

What are chilly days without comfort foods to soothe our weary souls and hungry stomachs? One of the best examples of comfort food is the stew. In it’s basic form, a stew is relatively inexpensive ...

Combine flour, salt and pepper. Reserve 1 tablespoon flour mixture. Lightly coat beef with remaining flour mixture. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown 1/2 of beef; ...

The best beef stew I ever ate was at a restaurant in Provence, France, in the town of Avignon. The bistro is called La Fourchette and the memorable dish was la daube de boeuf a... The best beef stew I ...

1. Cover mushrooms with 1 cup hot tap water in small microwaves safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap, cut several steam vents in plastic wrap, and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Let stand until ...

In a bowl, combine the cubed beef with 1 tbsp of the oil, the onion, 1 cup of grape juice and half of the herbs. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Drain the beef, ...

There are few things more satisfying than the aroma of a stew bubbling gently in the oven. The most soothing of foods, stews are also one of the easiest to prepare. Plus, they freeze well, reheat ...

Today’s wine of the week, Saini Vineyards 2021 Nonno’s Rosso Red Wine Blend, Dry Creek Valley, $30, is exactly what we want on a stormy night. It’s suave, engaging and infinitely drinkable, with red ...