Osso bucco alla Milanese

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

Osso bucco (or ossobucco) is Italian for veal shanks. These are delicious braised and served alla milanese which is  over saffron risotto . The blend of flavors will take you on a sensory  excursion straight to Milan! If you are weary of shanks, or can't find them, try the recipe with short ribs, just make sure that the ribs are at ...

Tuscan Rice Salad

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

  Want to try a different kind of salad? This tasty mix will satisfy your taste buds. Ideal for leftover rice, can easily be converted to an appetizer or light meal by adding veggies or cooked meats. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice 3 Tbsp olive oil 8 chopped olives, (4 kalamata and 4 queen) 1/2 diced ...

ORZO: The Rice Shaped Pasta

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

Although orzo means barley in Italian, we associate it with rice on account of its shapeIt can be added to soups, stews, and mixed with rice for pilaf. Orzo is made of semolina, same as most pastas. It varies slightly in size and shape according to brand.  Where to buy? How much ...