Veal Milanese with Arugula Salad

The perfect summer dinner for two: crispy veal topped with a light, spicy summer salad and tons of lemon.

The Nasty Bits: The Tale of Veal

[Photographs: Chichi Wang] To make a stew, there must be gelatin and bone. To find the highest concentration of the two, look no further than tail. I've written before on the perfection of pigs' tails, but bovine tails make for...

French in a Flash: Veal Stew Forestière

A stew may seem heavy and wintry for the budding springtime, but this stew is lighter, fresher, and full of tender veal, earthy mushrooms, fresh lemony thyme, and shards of salty, crisp Jambon de Bayonne. With a dash of luscious cream, it's a breath of fresh, springtime air in the stuffy world of stews.

Braised Veal with Dried Mushrooms (Fricando amb Moixernons)

This Spanish braised veal dish is an umami flavor bomb with the addition of dried mushrooms. It's perfect when you want something cozy and comforting.

Veal Saltimbocca (Roman Sautéed Veal Cutlets With Prosciutto and Sage)

Veal saltimbocca, a Roman specialty, is a simple dish of sautéed veal cutlets, layered with prosciutto and fresh sage, and served with a buttery, lemony pan sauce. It's quick and easy to make, but to make it truly great, you have to pay attention to the details.

Peperonata (Sweet Bell Peppers With Olive Oil, Onion, and Tomatoes)

Starring sweet summer bell peppers stewed in olive oil with onions, garlic, and tomato, peperonata is wonderful with roasted meats or spooned onto slices of country bread.

Classic Cookbooks: Simple Dinners from Marcella Hazan

Besides big roasts, slow braises, and stuffed pastas that are probably best for lazy-Sunday cooking, Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking has much to offer in the way of weeknight dinner (if you’re accustomed to spending about an hour making dinner,...

Osso Buco (Italian Braised Veal Shanks)

Osso buco is a Milanese dish of braised veal shanks in a hearty wine- and vegetable-based sauce. A mixture of parsley, lemon zest, and garlic (gremolata) finishes the dish off.

Pork Chops With Potatoes and Vinegar Peppers

A dish of pan-fried pork chops, lemony, herby potatoes, and pickled peppers delivers a blast of flavor with minimal effort.

Easy Skillet Braised Chicken with Peppers and Paprika

[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Note: You can finish this dish 100% on the stovetop by lowering the heat to the lowest possible setting in step 3, covering the pot, and cooking until tender (about 45 minutes). Stew will improve the...