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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. With this episode, learn to make authentic Italian food. Recipes include Real Garlic Toast, Italian Sausages in Gravy, Chicken Gizzards with Marsala, and Dried Codfish in Cream Sauce. Smith not only cooks, but also discusses the theological and anthropological histories of the dishes he prepares. He brings humor and wide-ranging knowledge into the kitchen.