by No Ordinary Homestead | Oct 2, 2014 | 4th of July, Food, Holidays, Mains
Words can barely express how much we love these ribs. No seriously. We make them about once every two weeks. Ok, I won’t lie. Sometimes every week. They are deliriously good. And I mean really delirious because that is how you will feel when you finally get to sit...
by No Ordinary Homestead | May 15, 2014 | Appetizers, Food, Mains
Since our move to SW Florida, we’ve been noticing a major change in our interests when it comes to food. While we still love throwing a steak on the grill, the excitement and challenge to outdo ourselves each weekend with exciting meals isn’t really always there. Some...
by No Ordinary Homestead | Dec 3, 2013 | Food, Mains
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...
by No Ordinary Homestead | Nov 20, 2013 | Food, Mains
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...
by No Ordinary Homestead | Jun 24, 2013 | Breads, Breakfasts, Food
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...