"I meant not enough spices or herbs in the meat sauce...the basil just isn't enough to cover this dish. Sorry, love the PW but...
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"Pot roast is wonderful; however, I am giving a one star since YOU MUST ALWAYS PIERCE YOUR POTATOES! I cannot tell you how many stories I heard from friends in my early-marriage years (over 40 now who didn't pierce (or poke their potatoes and had them explode in the oven! I bake olive-oil covered PIERCED baking potatoes at 400 degrees for one hour; perfect every time. C'mon, Ina - you used to be better!"

"Pot roast is wonderful; however, I am giving a one star since YOU MUST ALWAYS PIERCE YOUR POTATOES! I cannot tell you how many stories I heard from friends in my early-marriage years (over 40 now) who didn't pierce (or poke) their potatoes and had them explode in the oven! I bake olive-oil covered PIERCED baking potatoes at 400 degrees for one hour; perfect every time. C'mon, Ina - you used to be better!"

"I plan to make this recipe soon; I'm commenting because I don't think it's fair to mark a recipe with a single star when one is only commenting on their personal views of the show, not the recipe. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the shows when Aunt Raffy is on. She is a delight! If anything, I wish Giada would lighten up with her...however, it's probably an arranged thing for television. It's obvious of the closeness of their relationship. Keep Raffy shows coming, Giada!"