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 | Oct 9, 2012 | Food
Since we are weekly visitors to our local farmers’ market here in Berlin, it’s not difficult to see the seasons (and the foods) changing right before you eyes. And one of the more exciting things that floods the market are chanterelle mushrooms (known asPfifferling...
by No Ordinary Homestead | Jul 11, 2008 | Uncategorized
On its own, this dish is a little bit bland. But we were trying to find a dish similar to what they serve in Miami at a restaurant called Pollo Tropical. This is not it but it was still really good. A much more Mexican flair than I expected. The original recipe calls...