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The Frugal Gourmet, with chef Jeff Smith, is an amazingly thorough video collection with over 80 episodes that include food recipes from around the world. In each episode, Smith demonstrates several simple but important recipes. This episode covers casseroles and the Frugal Gourmet uses many elegant ingredients for his. Recipes include Lamb, Fennel Sausage, and Eggplant Casserole; Duck, Pork, and Sausage Casserole; and Philippine Chicken and Pork Casserole. Smith not only cooks, he also discusses the theological and anthropological histories of the dishes he prepares. He brings humor and wide-ranging knowledge into the kitchen.