Beef with sprigs

4 beef tenderloin fillets, sliced 1 in. thick 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 lb bacon 2 garlic cloves , minced 1 1/2 cups Burgundy wine or 1 1/2 cups chianti[...]

1 lb ground chuck 1 lb ground pork 1 medium onion 4 green onions 1 stalk celery 1 sprig parsley 2 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon sour cream 1 teaspoon red wine[...]

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 ounces pancetta , cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef shank or[...]