Beef & Veal Recipes

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    Veal Rollatini

    ByPhil Torre

    Veal Rollatini is an interesting dish to me, not only because it is delicious, but because of the name. Veal, chicken or eggplant rollatini dishes are common on the menus of Italian-American restaurants. As the word rollatini might imply, these dishes consist of the main ingredient stuffed and rolled up. However, if you look in…

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    Veal Sorrentino

    ByPhil Torre

    This past weekend my mom came up to spend the day and I wanted to make something special, so I reached into my old school bag of tricks and made Veal Sorrentino.  It had been quite a while since I made this and I had forgotten what a great and unique veal dish it is….

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    Beef Braciole

    ByPhil Torre

    Beef Braciole, stuffed beef rolls slowly simmered in tomato sauce, are Italian comfort food at it’s best. Beef Braciole is classic Italian comfort food and a great dish to make on a wintery Sunday afternoon. Stuffed beef rolls, simmered slowly in tomato sauce so the flavors from the stuffing infuse the sauce and the meat…

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    Ossobuco

    ByPhil Torre

    Ossobuco is a classic Milanese dish that pairs perfectly with another specialty from the Lombardy region, saffron infused Risotto alla Milanese. The name Ossobuco literally translates to “bone with a hole” which is a reference to the marrow filled hole in the center of the veal shank. You might be tempted to skip the tying…

  • Costolette di Maiale Con Salvia

    ByPhil Torre

    From Jamie’s Italy (Hyperion, 2006) Pork chops are a pretty regular occurrence in Italy. They can be cooked in many, many way: but this recipe is one of my favorites. When I first saw it being made in a trattoria in Florence on my first-ever trip to Italy, the young lady who was making it inserted a…

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    Veal Capriciosa

    ByPhil Torre

    Cutlets, they are a staple of every Italian’s diet. Veal cutlets and chicken cutlets are quick to prepare and can be enjoyed in many different ways. This variation of the veal cutlet is served with a refreshing salad on top and is quite delicious. Of course if veal is not your bag then you can…

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    Steak Pizzaiola

    ByPhil Torre

    For all of you steak lovers out there, here is an excellent alternative to a plain grilled or broiled steak. If you do not wish to add the mushrooms and peppers, it is delicious just with the marinara sauce alone. Serves 4 4 boneless Shell Steaks 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large green pepper and…

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    Saltimbocca alla Romana

    ByPhil Torre

    Saltimbocca is a classic Roman veal dish. In fact, it is so typically Roman that the name Saltimbocca alla Romana seems redundant to me. But, that’s what it was called on my father’s menu, so I am sticking with it. This is a great dish to serve for company. Plate it over some sautèed spinach…