DAY Recipe

Having relatives who live near Lansing, Illinois, gives Janice and Paul Abrinko a reason to visit that part of the country—and after trying the veal with Gorgonzola sauce and red cabbage at Cafe Borgia, they have one more reason to go.

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INGREDIENTS

3 beef bones with marrow
1-2 onion , chopped
1-2 carrot , peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery , chopped
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons salt
2 peppercorns

DIRECTIONS

Put all ingredients in slow cooker.
Add enough water to cover all ingredients.
Cover and cook on Low 12-24 hours or on High 4-6 hours.
Strain and refrigerate for 4-5 days and then freeze.
Note: If cooked on High, the stock will be lighter in color and less concentrated.

INGREDIENTS

1veal shank, meaty
4 quarts water
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 pint celery , diced
1 pint potatoes , diced
1 cup onions , diced
1 cup carrots , diced
1 tablespoon margarine (for dough balls)
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder , rounded
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-3 tablespoon water (or more if needed)

DIRECTIONS

Put veal shin in water and cook atop stove until meat is very soft.

Cool and then remove meat from bone and chop it into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Strain broth.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add celery, potatoes, carrots, and [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 lbs beef , cut into 2 in squares
1 quart cold water
2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch thyme
6 cloves
6 carrots , peeled and cut into chunks
1 stalk celery , diced (optional)
2 sprigs parsley , chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
12white pearl onions, peeled

DIRECTIONS

Combine beef in dutch oven with water, salt, herbs and cloves.

Cover and simmer for one hour 15 minutes, skimming occassionaly.

Add onions, carrots, celery and cook until vegetables are tender.

Drain and measure stock and make up to or cook [...]

INGREDIENTS

3 large russet potatoes , 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 pounds, peeled and chopped
salt
1 1/2 lbs ground veal
1 large egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, a couple of handfuls
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
4-6 sprigs fresh sage , thinly sliced
black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10-12 portabella mushrooms , quartered (baby portabella mushrooms)
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 lb prosciutto di Parma , finely chopped (have the deli slice it as thick as bacon, rather than shave it)
1/4-1/3 lb gorgonzola , depending on how cheesy you like [...]