A satisfying, hearty version of chicken pot pie was beautifully presented, with a raised star in the top of the shiny crust.

Those with a more modest alcohol level can taste like a heartier version of a familiar porter or stout.

For heartier versions, these are accompanied by deep-fried meat (typically Dominican salami) and/or cheese.

It's the opposite of modern blues, which means saxophones, cute double entendres and yet another hale and hearty version of "Sweet Home Chicago."

One of the most famous Modenese dishes is "zampone" (the fatter and heartier version) or "cotechino modena" (cotechino is leaner and less fat than zampone).

In 30 minutes or sooner, you have a very hearty and quick version of a Tuscan bean soup that is thickened with bread and that ordinarly takes hours to make.

Braciola milanesa ($17), a cheese-stuffed cut of top round, is like a hearty Italian version of chicken-fried steak.

A heartier version uses deep-fried meat, such as Dominican salami.

At the very meatiest end of the spectrum, the tête de veau is deep and intense in flavour, the heartiest version of this neglected dish that I've ever had.