A few weeks ago, I shared with you what I consider to be one of my favorite Italian comfort foods, that also is known to be a bit complicated to make — Osso Buco. The usual side dish which accompanies it (besides a strong Italian red wine) is Risotto Milanese. And...
Osso bucco (aka ossobuchi or occobuco) is a Milanese specialty of cross-cut veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine and broth. The first time Stefan made it for me was a little over a year ago and I was instantly in love with it. I’m very blessed to have a...
If you’re craving Asian tonight but don’t really want the same old stir-fry, this guest post is just for you. I’ve always been a sucker for a good Asian dumpling and look forward to trying them out when we find our kitchen. 😉 Potstickers are Chinese dumplings that can...
There are certain things that one goes through life, never to be without. For most people nowadays, that includes a smart phone and an ATM card. And in your home, there are many things you never seem to be without either. Like a microwave. I can’t remember ever...
It’s gotten to be that time of year here when I’m going through the pantry and trying to use up many of the things which have been stuck in the corner for a long while. One of those items in our own home tends to be rye flour — a castaway from the best intentions of...
As I mentioned the other day when I was talking about making beer braised chicken in our Romertopf, I really love these super smart bakers and am so lucky to have not only two for cooking in, but one for baking bread as well. You can cook just about anything in a...