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Take good note of today's recipe and everything I have to tell you! Today we bring a classic of Italian cuisine, Ossobuco alla Milanese. If you've ever tried it, I have no doubt that what you will remember is enjoying tender meat and a sauce full of flavor. Ossobuco is made with veal shank, a bone-in cut that, when slow-cooked, becomes incredibly tender and juicy.

Surprise! The Le Creuset handled roasting tray, besides being oven-safe, is also suitable for use on the stovetop! Did you know? And today I'm giving it a grand debut with this recipe for Roast beef with herb butter and a spectacular mushroom sauce. It's an amazing recipe: incredibly tasty, easy to make, and I think it's perfect to show you how practical and versatile the beautiful three-layer Le Creuset tray we're working with is.

There are combinations that, simple as they may seem, always surprise. Chicken with pineapple is one of them, and in this panini it's spectacular: the chicken stays juicy, the grilled pineapple enhances its sweetness, and the pomegranate adds that fresh, crunchy touch that makes it even more special.

Today we're having chicken breast for two! Yes, eating chicken can take on a romantic touch when it's a recipe made with care for Valentine's Day (or any day of the year!). The truth is I know few recipes that are as delicious and as easy: these cheese- and dried-fig–stuffed breasts, and even glazed with jam to emphasize that sweet contrast, result in an unforgettable recipe.

We can agree that chicken is one of the most consumed meats in the world, and it's not hard to see why: it's versatile, you can prepare it in many different ways, and it's relatively inexpensive. It's such a versatile ingredient! In this post, I've gathered 15 chicken recipes that will make you enjoy this delicious ingredient in a thousand different ways.

If you're looking for a simple recipe that's full of flavor, this oven-roasted chicken is the perfect choice. With a hint of garlic, lemon, and sumac, this dish achieves a harmony of flavors that transforms an ordinary chicken into a true delight. The freshness and acidity of the lemon and the softness of the garlic are classic for roasted chicken... And when you brush it with aromatic butter touched with sumac you'll see it take on an irresistible color and depth of flavor!

Who said making stuffed veal was complicated? If the idea of preparing stuffed meat for a special occasion has ever intimidated you, I assure you there's nothing to fear with this recipe. It’s a surprisingly simple recipe, and the result is worthy of any celebration, whether for Christmas or a family meal where you want to show off.

This roasted stuffed capon recipe is, without a doubt, one of my favorites for special occasions. The bacon, veal, and mushroom stuffing is the sort that smells like home from the moment you start preparing it, and when you serve it with a creamy chestnut purée, it becomes a dish that has it all.

You can't imagine how this dish smells! This stewed duck with pears recipe is an absolute marvel. A stew that has always felt very autumnal to me, although I can assure you I make it whenever I get the chance. The duck meat turns out tender and flavorful, the pears are delicious, and the sauce—what can I say about the sauce!—it's simply addictive.

If meat and potatoes are known to be one of kids' favorite meals, the recipe for this Stainless steel skillet steak with crispy potatoes will, without a doubt, become everyone's favorite at home. A beef steak with a smooth, aromatic thyme butter sauce, accompanied by extra-crispy potatoes thanks to their double fry, is a dish that earns applause and delighted sighs.

You’ve probably heard of the technique of degreasing broths or sauces, and if you’re new to traditional cooking techniques you may wonder what degreasing is.

Degreasing is the culinary technique that removes this excess fat, improving both the flavor and the texture of your preparations.

The beef stew in red wine that I bring you today is a first-rate braise, a complete, well-rounded dish, one of those that fill your stomach and comfort your body — and your soul! There are many meat stews, with more or less difficulty in their preparation and with longer or shorter cooking times. Although on some occasions (few!) we may have all day to simmer slowly for hours, the truth is that this is not usually the case.