4 1/2 lb. (2.25 kg) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch piecesKosher salt and freshly ground pepper1 1/2 cups (12 fl. oz./375 ml) heavy cream1 tsp. minced garlic1 shallot, thinly sliced1 large fresh thyme sprig1 large fresh rosemary sprig1 bay leaf1 tsp. peppercorns8 Tbs. (1 stick) (4 oz./125 g) unsalted butter, diced2 tsp. salt1/4 cup (1/2 oz./15 g) chopped fresh chivesPut the...

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Meat Mixture:1 pound ground lamb, or beef2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon dried oregano2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup minced red onion2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juiceOil, for grilling or frying, as neededCombine the ground meat, salt, black pepper, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, garlic, red onion, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Shape into...

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2 lb. ground beef2 egg1 1/2 cup bread crumbs1 small finely chopped onion1 clove garlic2 cups tomato sauce4 oz tomato paste1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated1 tsp. salt1 tsp. oregano1/3 tsp. fresh ground pepper16 oz shredded Mozzarella cheeseGrate cheese and set aside. Crumble Bread crumbs and set aside. Chop onions and garlic in food processor. Add spices, tomato sauce and paste, parmesan cheese, and...

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