Loosely translated from Italian, osso buco means "bone with a hole." The meat that circles the bone is sweet and tender; the marrow inside the bone is creamy and rich.
Rich in beta-carotene, this dish is an excellent main course in a vegetarian meal.From the book "Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).
This recipe, courtesy of chef Cesare Casella of Beppe restaurant in New York City, combines just a few simple ingredients for a surprising degree of flavor.
John Barricelli prepared this recipe on "The Martha Stewart Show" using local kale from Whole Foods. Try it with spice-rubbed pork loin and acorn squash.
Boiled asparagus is a simple, delicious side dish that goes with just about any main, especially during the spring. Try it with your favorite steak or chicken recipe.
For perfectly flaky phyllo dough, we go to Lili Fable, whose family-owned Poseidon Greek Bakery has made about 75 pounds of it a day since the '20s. This rolled baklava recipe is a must-make for a delicious...
Cooking the matzo balls in the chicken stock may make the soup a bit cloudy, but they will soak up flavor from the rich broth. If you desire a clearer soup, it's easy to strain out the cooked matzo balls...
For individual portions, place small, shallow baking dishes (each holding about 2 1/2 to 3 cups) on a rimmed baking sheet. Divide the pasta mixture among them; top with cheese, then bake and broil.
A dollop of cottage cheese or ricotta cheese adds protein to this dish of deliciousness.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Cornbread, toasted pecans, and sauteed wild mushrooms give this stuffing its character. Even after baking inside the turkey, the cornbread and pecans retain their crunch, while the mushrooms add a chewy...
A sprinkle of thyme and drizzle of honey make this simple side dish from chef Emeril Lagasse's "Emeril 20-40-60" cookbook a standout at the Thanksgiving table.
Since the spinach in this dish is only lightly steamed, it is very important to make sure it is washed thoroughly. The leaves should still be wet for cooking.
For the black-bean topping variation, top the potatoes with the yogurt and scallions after removing them from the oven. The sour-cream version requires no reheating whatsoever.
Fresh white truffles shaved over the mashed potatoes would be an extravagant addition, but white-truffle oil lends the same intense aroma at a fraction of the price.
For an elegant and easy-to-make holiday meal, chef April Bloomfield of The Spotted Pig and The John Dory Oyster Bar favors slow-roasted Pekin duck paired with savory vegetables.
Basic new potatoes are baked with fresh rosemary in this simple side dish from Glamour magazine's "100 Recipes Every Woman Should Know" cookbook. Pair with classic meat dishes, like roasted Engagement...
When buying corn, look for ears with bright green, snugly fitting husks and golden brown silk; the kernels should reach the ear's tip in tightly spaced rows and should appear plump and milky. Also try:...
Smoked mushrooms are the heart of this rich, custardlike stuffing dish, adapted from chef Emeril Lagasse's "From Emeril's Kitchen" cookbook. For a complete holiday meal, serve with his Turkey Breast with...