Luckily, it has turned into a beautiful fall here in Alabama. I know I am biased... but the season's change is wonderful here. The oranges and reds of the maple trees looks like a picture. If it could just stay this way all year!
A pot of veal stew is just the ticket on a cool fall evening. Marcella's recipe is thick and flavorful... as always.
My recipe for veal stew includes tomatoes and peas. Simple ingredients, layers of flavor; once again the perfect example of 'Essentials of Italian Cooking'.
The veal is browned in butter and olive oil, then the onions are browned in the same pan. Add the best canned Italian tomatoes and cook over a low heat for about 50 minutes . Add the peas and cook until they are done. The stew will be thick and flavorful.
I served it over baked polenta, which is a lot like a grits casserole... comfort food at it's best!
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Ciao Y'all,
Sandi
Comments (5)
Beautiful flowers. Love the vase!! The stew looks tasty too.
Posted by Beth | October 29, 2010 9:59 AM
Posted on October 29, 2010 09:59
It looks sensational, Sandi, just the kind of food that I warm to. Your polenta has wonderful consistency. I have been finding fresh English peas nearly every day in the market here, is that what you used, or frozen?
I gave up Venice and the temperate climate I had known all my life for warm weather all year and spectacular sunsets every evening, but I miss the seasons.
Posted by Marcella Hazan | October 29, 2010 10:26 AM
Posted on October 29, 2010 10:26
Marcella~ I was able to find fresh peas at Fresh Market... a drive across town from the Piggly Wiggly. :-)
I was very happy with the baked polenta (which Jerry suggested by the way) The creamy smoothness is the only difference between that and our favorite cheese grits. The perfect compliment to your fabulous stew!
Beth~ I couldn't resist... sunflowers in an Italian tomato can. It just makes me smile!
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | October 30, 2010 10:07 AM
Posted on October 30, 2010 10:07
The flowers in the can made me smile as well Sandi, but the biggest smile was reserved for your beautiful dish!
Posted by Susie L | October 30, 2010 6:12 PM
Posted on October 30, 2010 18:12
This looks so yummy - it is definitely going on the to-do list!
Posted by nancyhol | November 9, 2010 10:47 AM
Posted on November 9, 2010 10:47