This is my 2023-2024 New Year’s Eve menu. So delicious!!! I didn’t make a lot of food, but the beautiful flavors complemented each of the dishes.
Osso Buco made in the slow cooker. https://thecuriousenior.com/osso-buco/
Wild Rice with Paella Seasonings – I really like Lundberg’s Wild Blend Rice as the basis for this dish. The rice can be made entirely in the Instant Pot, cooked under high pressure for 15 minutes. Then, I put it in a casserole in the oven until the rest of the meal is ready. The rice gets a little firmer, and, although there’s no socarrat it has a nice, chewy texture. The saffron comes through to accent the osso buco. Here’s my recipe for Paella for the seasonings. https://thecuriousenior.com/my-paella/
Alternatively, risotto is a typical side dish for osso buco. Here’s my version of Saffron Risotto. https://thecuriousenior.com/saffron-risotto/
Fennel with Meyer Lemon Sauce. This dish provides such a nice complement to the other dishes. https://thecuriousenior.com/braised-fennel-with-meyer-lemon-and-cheese/
For dessert, I made chocolate banana mug muffins (in cupcake pan) with coconut frozen dessert and chocolate syrup. https://thecuriousenior.com/banana-chocolate-muffins/
