Blanching beef in milk and salted water, then braising in a thick cast iron pot with lid, in a savory vegetable gravy with onion, leek, fennel, celery stalk and carrot. You can turn less expensive cuts of beef like shanks or beef chuck into tender veal-like delicacies.Osso buco means “ bone with a hole” , a steak of leg shank with the bone in it. An osso buco dinner is served over risotto and garnished with gremolata ( recipe below) and washed down with a bottle of red wine like chateau-neuf-du-pape, or pinot noir.Milk fed steers are called veal if butchered under 450 pounds and 5 months, formula fed steers are called veal if butchered under a year. Steers are called beef if older than a year.

Shawarma is a very popular dish in Lebanon. Usually we have it in a sandwich that we buy from sandwich shops. Master the art of homemade shawarma with this delicious recipe: Beef strips are marinated in vinegar and several spices then oven baked. Enjoy with a tahini sauce called tarator and with pita bread.

Wings ,salad ,garlic bread and a dessert is starting to be in dinner rotation around my house. With a house full of teens, this is great. I only thaw out the amount iam going to use depending on what else we are having depending on how many wings each person gets, I normally do 4-6-8 wings each. I also like to do pizza, wings and salad what I would do 4 wings each. Each person can favor their own wings by their liking, all one flavor or mix and match.This set one teen picked out , 4 barbecue spicyBird rub, 2 parmesan garlic, and 2 lemon pepper, other teen picked out , 5 Parmesan ranch and 3pickle seasoning. I picked out 2 parmesan ranch, 1 barbecue spicy bird rub, 1 lemon pepper, 2 garlic Parmesan , 2 pickles seasoning ( Iam a little bougie I wanted some of everything ) we did 8 wings each this go around.Wings can be grilled, airy fryer, or oven

These cheesy potatoes are great as a side dish or stand-alone snack. If you're anything like me, who is afraid of frying and incapable of cutting potatoes properly, this is a great way to satisfy a carb-y craving without worry. Whether in wedges, rounds, or something else, these Baked Cheesy Potato Shapes are delicious either way.

No deep frying oil or Italian cooking classes needed! Baking ovals of cannoli chocolate dough, rolling them into tubes over bamboo chop sticks, baking them to a crisp, stuffing them with homemade fresh chocolate ricotta cheese and cream, dipped in molten chocolate and crushed nuts, tastes just like from a professional pastry baker. Great treats for winter holidays.

Pomegranate syrup adds a twist to the classic recipe of this famous Lebanese salad. Enjoy it!

This is a recipe I learned from a friend of mine who is really into healthy food (her food Instagram account is @hypoglicemicvegan if you're interested in her food ideas). I am happy to share my success with it. Originally it was a vegan dish. I made it with non-vegan mozzarella and cottage cheese, but it can very well be made with vegan cheese too.

Kafta is a Lebanese version of a kabob, it is made with spiced ground meat mixed with chopped onion and parsley. It is a very simple to make and tastes wonderful grilled in the summertime, or in a casserole like this one. The kafta is formed into patties and topped with cooked potatoes, onions and tomatoes simmered with a seasoned tomato sauce.🍅

A friend of mine shared this Rachel Ray recipe with me several years back. I've since made this dish many times and I always receive rave reviews...

Fresh parsley, fresh mint and onions are very finely chopped and mixed with diced tomatoes and bulgur and seasoned with an abundant lemon and olive oil dressing. The most famous Lebanese salad, the pride of our culinary heritage!

This is Lebanese style (parsley dominates), and unlike what is commonly found in supermarkets here in the U.S. it's a very refreshing salad and is perfect for warmer months. It's also a great salad to be eaten between other entrees and will help cleanse the palate!

This recipe has changed over the years, due to one of trying to perfect it. Originally came from a family friend, and has been with us since. Enjoy!