On a cold, wet day in winter, I like to have something cooking slowly, something that fills the kitchen with fragrant aromas and that promises, come dinnertime, a comforting meal. I also want ...

Dear Susan: It’s not complicated at all -- quite easy, in fact. And we agree with you: This is one of the most amazing dishes in town. Chef Gino Angelini, who is from Emilia Romagna, says it’s a ...

Osso buco is Italian for "bone with a hole," a reference to the marrow-filled bone at the center of the shank. It's a classic ...

There are few more alluring -- and satisfying -- dishes than braises, especially now that there’s a little chill in the air. Inevitably, they’re fork-tender and flavorful, glossy with rich, aromatic ...

1. Dust the veal shanks lightly with flour, salt and pepper. 2. In a heavy Dutch oven with a lid, melt the butter over medium heat. Cut slits crossways in the outside rim of each shank so the meat ...

Jim Schwarz responded to a request from Enid Pfeiffer of Eugene, Ore., for Osso Buco, a classic Italian dish of braised veal shanks. Slowly cooked in garlicky and tomatoey liquid, the veal becomes ...