Recipe: Braised Rabbit with Tarragon, Grapes, and Porcini Polenta

by Anna Mowry on September 27, 2012

 

American diners have historically held a tepid attitude about eating rabbit, put off by the protein's high price or horrified by the thought of tucking into Thumper. But the Italians have been relishing rabbit for centuries, frying it crisp or stewing it slow with herbs. We think they have the right idea, especially right now: with its mild gaminess and slender build, rabbit is ideal for early fall cooking.

 

Thomas Giudice, chef of La Zingara in Bethel, Connecticut, has shared his recipe for a rabbit-anchored braise that feels utterly of the climatic moment. After cooking a whole rabbit in stock, wine, and mirepoix, Giudice briefly simmers the meat with punchy... Read more >

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Recipe Roundup: Braising

by JBF Editors on November 29, 2011

You've chipped away at your leftovers, dreamed up countless ways to use up days-old turkey, and gotten your kitchen back in order. Now that the marathon of Thanksgiving and its aftermath are over, we're ready for some food from the set-it-and-forget-it school of cooking. Here are some of our favorite braising recipes.
 

Slow-Cooked Pork with Spanish Paprika and Sweet Spices Cardamom and pimentón give braised pork shoulder a whisper of smokiness. Braised Lamb Belly with Jalapeño Vinegar Prepared by Alexander Ong at this year's JBF Awards, this dish gets a jolt from a spicy vinegar that cuts through

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February's Best Recipes

by jbfauthor on February 28, 2011

Butternut squash soup with pumpkin seed mousse

Here are our recipe tester’s favorite recipes from the past month: Rodolfo Contreras's Butternut Squash Soup with Pumpkin Seed Mousse This soup is a luxurious but simple way to enjoy a seasonal staple. Gerald Hirigoyen's Braised Veal Cheeks Scented with star anise and orange, this elegant braise is a wonderful dish for sharing. Michael Schwartz's Meyer Lemon Pudding

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Short Ribs, Three Ways

by jbfauthor on January 12, 2011

Gerald Hirigoyen's short ribs in Moscatel

Every winter we love to return to the ease and comfort of braised dishes. Here, three of our favorite recipes for fall-off-the-bone short ribs: Jeremy Martindale's Short Ribs with Sweet Potatoes and Cabbage This classic take on a stick-to-your-ribs dish gets even stickier with bacon-studded cabbage and seared sweet potatoes on the side. Gerald Hirigoyen's Short Ribs in Moscatel Dessert wine may sound like an odd choice for a braising liquid, but deeply sweet and syrupy Spanish Moscatels have the heft to stand up

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