Thursday
This past weekend was a good long string of “food events,” which coincided with (and was inspired in part by) a visit from Christine and Charles, who are dear, dear friends. As they were driving from Pittsburgh, I made sure to have food on hand for them when they arrived. I always appreciate having a good meal after a long road trip, so I try to extend the courtesy to my loved ones. As the winter is still very much here in Chicago, I decided to make something on the heartier side. I also wanted to make something familiar to me so that I would not run the risk of a bad meal. I decided on Braised Lamb Shanks with Pappardelle Pasta, which is something that I usually only make for company. Aaron and I normally don’t eat pasta, so it is always a treat to have an excuse to whip up a big bowl of it. Christine and Chuck both seemed pleased. Paired with a small green salad dressed with lemon and olive oil, you have a really satisfying meal. Continue reading
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