Italian Ossobuco alla Milanese, German Potato Salad, and British Apple Crumble

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👨🍳 Sunday Menu from the Chef: European Classics in Your Kitchen!

Today, we’re cooking hearty, traditional, and without unnecessary fuss.

1️⃣ Italian Ossobuco alla Milanese
This dish of veal shanks is a symbol of Lombardy. The meat is braised until it literally begins to melt.

🛒 Ingredients:
• 4 veal shanks (bone-in)
• 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk
• 200 ml dry white wine
• 400 g canned tomatoes (crushed or whole)
• Flour for dredging
• Garlic, lemon zest, and parsley (for gremolata)

👩🍳 Preparation:

Dredge the shanks in flour and sear in a pan until golden.
Add finely chopped vegetables and sauté for 5–7 minutes.
Pour in the wine, let the alcohol evaporate, then add the tomatoes.
Braise on low heat for 1.5–2 hours, covered.
Serve with gremolata—a mix of chopped parsley, garlic, and lemon zest.

2️⃣ German Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat)
The perfect side dish, often served as a standalone meal in Germany.

🛒 Ingredients:
• 800 g potatoes (preferably waxy, non-starchy varieties)
• 150 g smoked bacon
• 1 red onion
• 100 ml meat broth
• 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard
• 3 tbsp vinegar, salt, pepper

👩🍳 Preparation:

Boil the potatoes in their skins, peel, and slice.
Fry the bacon until crispy, then add the diced onion.
Mix the broth with mustard, vinegar, and spices.
Pour the dressing over the potatoes, add the bacon and onion, and gently toss. Let it sit for 20 minutes.

3️⃣ British Apple Crumble
A dessert invented during World War II, when ingredient shortages made full pies impossible.

🛒 Ingredients:
• 5–6 large tart apples
• 150 g flour
• 100 g cold butter
• 100 g sugar (preferably brown)
• 1 tsp cinnamon

👩🍳 Preparation:

Dice the apples, sprinkle with cinnamon, and arrange in a baking dish.
Rub the flour, butter, and sugar together into coarse crumbs (crumble).
Scatter the crumble over the apples.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–40 minutes until golden.

Bon appétit! May this Sunday be truly delicious! 🍷✨