Cacciucco and ciambotta in Italian cuisine (5)

I believe the answer is:

stews

(Other definitions for stews that I've seen before include "Swelters" , "casseroles?" , "Pickles" , "Dishes cooked by long simmering" , "Ragouts" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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