Curried Pumpkin Soup

Besides turkey, pumpkin is the center of the Thanksgiving holiday in the US.  But you don’t have to wait until dessert when you’re as stuffed as the turkey to attempt to enjoy it in the traditional pie.  This quick and easy recipe is as inexpensive to make as it is elegant.  Serve it on the…

Outstanding Osso Buco

Nothing warms the soul like a giant hunk of meat with a hearty sauce.  A shank — be it beef, lamb or veal — does just the trick.    For maximum taste, brown the shanks first and then braise them with lots of liquid to tenderize the meat.  The slow cooker works great for this.  But…