So… it’s been awhile. I haven’t stopped cooking, just not had the time to blog the recipes. Now I’ve got a back-log of recipes to post, but will try to get them out to my faithful audience.

Every time I see Osso Bucco, it’s just gorgeous. Whether on t.v., magazines, cookbooks, or other blogs, this has got to be the most photogenic dish. Therefore, I had to try it out. I have to be honest, I’ve only had this once in a restaurant, but we’re just braising some beef shanks and though the ingredients may differ, the technique is the same for all braising recipes. Read the rest of this entry →

We have a new addition to our family, a beautiful red Le Creuset skillet. I’ve been craving steak and have always wanted to make it on the stovetop. I originally wanted to cook the steaks on the stovetop then finish them under the broiler. And with this new skillet I can transfer it without worrying if it can withstand the heat. However, since these are rib eye steaks, I didn’t want to kill the flavor of the meat by over cooking them. Read the rest of this entry →