Braise recipes

Chinese Braised Oxtails with Root Vegetables

A hearty oxtail dish with star anise, Chinese mushroom, daikon and carrots. The oxtails turn tender when…

SHANGHAINESE LION’S HEAD

They call it Lion's Head because the meatballs are ye big with manes of soft, tender napa cabbage...looking like a lion. Seriously, in Shanghai,…

Braised Lamb with Beans

This is a delicious French country dish. Hearty and heart warming! It is also beautiful to behold and delicious to smell!

Braised Beef Short Ribs

We have a couple of recipes for short ribs, and this is probably the most traditional. It has a rich beef flavor and the meat falls off the bones.…

Honey-Habanero Glazed Ribs

Ribs can take a long time to cook, but it's worth it. Wonderful sweet and sour mixture to the glaze. You'll love it.

Clams with Bulgur

Great summer clam dish, easy and tasty

PERSIAN KUFTEH BERENJI

Big balls of aromatic fresh herbs, rice, beef and lamb. It's a whole meal by itself. Adding dairy to meatballs make them tender. The Advieh is…

Korean potato side dish

I always love these sweet and salty braised potatoes when they are served along with kimchi and various other side dishes at korean restaurants.…

Dulce de Leche Cortada

Risotto alla crema di scampi (Risotto with Shrimp Cream)

As I have mentioned before, Rome is not really risotto country. But there is at least one risotto dish that…

Angelina's Sunday Sauce (Il ragù della domenica)

The constant fixture of Sunday dinners at nonna Angelina's house was il ragù della domenica or 'Sunday…

Verza e salsiccia (Cabbage and Sausage)

Not sure about you, but the weather here has crossed the line from pleasantly crisp to downright cold at night.…

Elegant Shrimp Scampi Pasta Lightened Up

For a romantic dinner, try this superb shrimp, sauteed in a buttery, garlic and lemon wine sauce. It doesn’t…

Lamb Tagine with Tomatoes and Roasted Eggplant

This is a Mediterranean spirited Tagine. It reminds me of the great lamb stews found from Morocco all the way…

Tarragon Chicken with Mushrooms

Simple to prepare, Tarragon Chicken with Mushrooms makes a nice weeknight or Sunday dinner. This version is lighter than the creamy-sauce ones, but…