As a general rule, I don’t like to go out for dinner on Valentine’s Day. Not only do I enjoy cooking, I also find that restaurants tend to feel crowded and rushed on Feb. 14. But of course, this year, ...

Comment: The Italians brought the famous veal osso buco to Louisiana from Milan. In Bayou Country, venison shank was substituted for the traditional veal and this wonderful dish was created.

Go here to see the Eat Lancaster video that accompanies this recipe, created by former White House chef John Moeller. Serves: 6 Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Chef’s Notes: This is a play ...

The last column discussed breakfast casseroles as an option for feeding a crowd for the first meal of the day. Today we will look at a classic dish from Milan that can be perfect for a romantic dinner ...

This fork-tender ossobuco alla Milanese sits on a succulent sauce with a touch of tomato paste and wine. Topped by the perfectly bright green gremolata. Translated into English, “ossobuco” means “bone ...

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 ...

Turkey drumsticks are among the best meat buys in any meat market. I regularly find them selling for under 50 cents a pound in my part of the world. I also saw them hanging in meat cases and selling ...

“If you don’t like it, there’s the door. Pay your bill and go. And don’t come back,” says Alex Salmassi, the owner of Portofino Ristorante Italiano, pointing to the exit. I seem to have a knack for ...