Falling Off the Bone

"This book is chock-full of original, authoritative, wonderful surprises, and if the smothered pork shoulder and caraway cabbage I cooked up is any indication of luscious satisfaction, my copy will be dog-eared in no time."—James Villas, author of The Glory of Southern Cooking and The Bacon Cookbook

If you've ever swooned over a bite of Beef Bourguignon or marveled at your mom's amazing pot roast, you'll love this off-the-charts-delicious collection of meaty comfort foods from six-time cookbook award winner Jean Anderson. Her mission here? To prove that a little culinary magic—low 'n' slow cooking—can turn the toughest cuts of beef, veal, lamb, and pork supremely tender. Also, that such sinewy cuts are not only as kind to the cook as they are to the budget but also endlessly versatile. You've only to try her Jugged Beef to become a believer. Or Tuscan Veal Pot Roast in Lemon Sauce. Or Curried Lamb Shanks with Almond Pilaf. Or Sweet-Sour Spareribs. And these are only a few of the memorable recipes you'll find in Falling Off the Bone, not to mention photographs so luscious you'll want to fork these soups and stews, pot roasts and Swiss steaks, and oh, so much more right off the page.

It's time to get back to the real food that brings the whole family to the table with ready smiles and eager appetites. Falling Off the Bone dishes up more than 150 soulful and succulent meat dishes that don't cost a lot of money. They just require a little time—make that unattended time. And a little love. Try them, you'll see.