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7 reasons to turn the other cheek

Whether you’re in the midst of a family feud or relationship strife, the reconciling powers of a slow-cooked cheek should not be overlooked. Broker peace over a tender braise, as meat and misunderstandings melt in everyone's mouth.

Braised veal cheeks with grilled polenta (guancia di vitello con polenta alla griglia)

Source: Brett Stevens

Inject joie de vivre into dinner with’s . Slow-cooked in Madiran wine, the bacon and beef stew is one of delicious decadence. Serve with mashed potato and crusty bread, because twice the carbs equals twice the harmony.

Beef cheek stew in Madiran wine (estoufadde de joue de boeuf au Madiran)
Source: Brett Stevens
Take ’s approach to settling your beef: buy a bottle of Barbera. The Italian red wine works magically with cinnamon and bay leaves in . Serve your slow-cooked meat atop a bed of warm pea purée and scatter the emerald gems for maximum effect.
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Want to know the secret to’s ? She marinates her meat in a fruity mixture of orange, rosemary, plums and red wine overnight. During this time, miraculous things happen. Serve the succulent dish with creamy polenta and goodwill.
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Time and thyme are essential factors in negotiating amity and cooking . Luke Nguyen’s take on the French classic includes beef cheeks, shoulder and marrow, along with root vegetables and herbs.
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Just a polite warning, these take a solid 4½ hours of oven time, so start your preparation well before dinner guests arrive to avoid hunger sabotaging harmony. Enjoy your meat with red cabbage leaves and chargrilled Parmigiano-Reggiano-laden polenta.
Braised veal cheeks with grilled polenta (guancia di vitello con polenta alla griglia)
Source: Brett Stevens
If you’re eager to make a positive impression, This Is Your Dish. Featured in Season 2 of , ’s features supple meat, smoky speck and sweet carrot puree. You can use any braising beef, but today we’re championing cheek.
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Beef bourguignon
might sound ominous, but as long as you handle nettle leaves with care, we promise they won’t hurt. Italian chef says nettle puree teams perfectly with pecorino and crisp pork cheek. Based on experience, our tummies totally trust him.
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Published 23 June 2015 11:43am
Updated 23 June 2015 11:50am
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