Lamb Stew with Mushrooms

What I suggest here—since most of us don’t have access to truly wild mushrooms—is a combination of dried porcini with fresh shiitakes and white (button) mushrooms.

Serve this with buttered noodles, a risotto (even Bare-Bones Risotto, would be great), or crisp bread.

Other cuts of meat you can use here: boneless pork shoulder, veal shoulder, or beef chuck or brisket (which will require somewhat longer cooking time).