5 with cabernet and mashed potatoes Recipes

fat-trimmed lamb loin , boned, rolled, and tied (about 1 lb. total; see notes), garlic, peeled, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped shallots (about 4 oz.), fresh thyme leaves or 1 tbsp dried thyme, chopped italian parsley, salt, pepper, cabernet sauvignon or other dry red wine, fat-skimmed low-sodium beef broth, butter or margarine, chopped fresh mint leaves, yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks, whipping cream, milk (optional)

yukon gold potatoes peeled, cabernet sauvignon red wine, unsalted butter, spring onions, heavy cream, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, well cooked bacon chopped, sour cream

beef shanks , about, enough olive oil , to form a 1/8 inch layer in pan, flour, seasoned with, salt, black pepper, hot paprika, oregano, chopped red onion, stalks diced celery, diced carrots, diced parsnips, chopped garlic, bay leaves, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, baby portabella mushrooms, trimmed and quartered, red wine (cabernet sauvignon recommended), beef stock or 2 quarts other dark stock, cornstarch (if necessary), chopped italian parsley, yukon gold potatoes, chopped with skins on, head garlic , roasted and chopped, butter, diced, salt and black pepper, rubbed sage , to taste, half-and-half

olive oil, bacon, chopped, all-purpose flour, well seasoned, chicken wings , halved at the joint, button mushrooms, rinsed, baby carrots, garlic, peeled and minced, yellow pearl onions, red wine , preferably cabernet, chicken broth, bay leaves, handful thyme sprigs, mashed potatoes , optional, for serving, crusty bread , optional, for serving