Would you like to serve something other than turkey at your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? Try preparing some veal. Tender, moist and juicy, veal is a great meat for cooking and it's almost impossible to screw it up. All of these dishes cook faster than a giant bird so you can feel less stress in the kitchen. Pair these veal recipes with a fine Italian wine and you'll be ready to party.
A recipe from famous Italian chef Gualtiero Marchesi, this dish is his creative spin on the classic Milanese veal cutlet.
Beef Tenderloin 'Plunged' in Merlot
This dramatic-sounding main course features beef tenderloin with shallots and tail of veal in a sumptuous merlot sauce.
Known in Italian as vitello tonnato, this dish may sound odd but it is absolutely delicious. Give it a try and see for yourself!
A specialty of Pantelleria, an island near Sicily, this dish features hard boiled eggs wrapped in veal and served with potatoes.