Culinary Question? Our Daily Dinner

culinary question?

optimistic1_2 13 years ago

Hi all, hope everyone is having a great Wednesday. To the question...
I want to make Osso Bucco with beef shank instead of veal (looked at the price and almost fell on the floor, so opted for beef). I have made it with veal and always use white wine. I am wondering with beef if I should use red instead? Just wondering if anyone has tried it with beef shank, what they used and what they recommend ?

Thanks,

Wendy.

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pointsevenout 13 years ago said:

A bolder cut of meat requires a bolder flavored wine but don't use any wine to cook with that you wouldn't drink.

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pleclare 13 years ago said:

Optimistic,yes use a red wine. Will be delicious

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optimistic1_2 13 years ago said:

I thought red wine would be better. Friends of ours are bringing their parents who are from Nova Scotia , Am worried already as I have never met the parents. Thought I would serve this with my garlic chive mashed potatoes, a simple mixed green salad, whole grean beans, and a nice baguette from the bakery. Desert is up in the air.....but am thinking something light and lemony. Thank you!

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pleclare 13 years ago said:

Wendy,your dinner sounds delicious.What's not to like!

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optimistic1_2 13 years ago said:

Thanks Pleclare, I have to start putting picks up with my recipes. The hubby is the camera/computer guy outside of the kids. He keeps promising, lol I think it's called procrastinating. Think I should get tough and tell him to get with it or the cook is hanging up her apron till he does.

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pleclare 13 years ago said:

LOL! I like that Wendy! Can he show you how to do it. I finally learned from my hubby. Maybe the kids will help you.

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optimistic1_2 13 years ago said:

lol! I have teenagers ....I think their rule is.....mom always has time for us , but we only have time for our friends. Can't wait till they have kids.....so think I should go heavy on Mr procrastination!

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optimistic1_2 13 years ago said:

worded that wrong.........only have time for the bathroom mirror and my friends......lol

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pleclare 13 years ago said:

LOL! Been there,know what you mean!!

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optimistic1_2 13 years ago said:

Actually, the oldest is 18 and done high school now. She is confused about what she wants to do for the rest of her life and is taking a year off to THINK, as she says. She moved in with girlfriends on Monday,,,,she's working full time retail, as they all are and rented a house. I miss her terribly....lol...think I need to learn how to text. She's already come home and raided the fridge already thouhg....lol.....the other half calls them the llittle fashionistas.

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pleclare 13 years ago said:

This too shall pass. Better she take a while and decide. My daughter is 33 with a degree in journalism and she is a waitress. Move back from NY to us a whie ago for financial reasons.

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otterpond 13 years ago said:

Optimistic, I figured my Mr. SuchAFuss would take the food pics for me as he really is an excellent photographer. However, he sucks at food pictures. Mine are not great art but they seem to get the information across to the viewers eye. I say take your own pictures because you are the one that knows what you think best represents the dish visually.

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optimistic1_2 13 years ago said:

Well.......will make him........or else. He knows I'm sad already, don't think he will push it..........cause ...I always win.....well.......most of the time. I willlll,,,,,, take them. Just don't know how to download

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optimistic1_2 13 years ago said:

I honestly did not think I would do the empty nest thing..........my god.......I still have one at home. Am surprised with myself.

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optimistic1_2 13 years ago said:

talked to a gay friend of mine about it . he said
It's called you're a mom u stupid ass. What can I say....made me laugh. lol. had to be there.

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optimistic1_2 13 years ago said:

and just so I don't offend anyone,,,,,,my friend is fine with being called gay

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