L uciano DelSignore, the chef and proprietor of Bacco Ristorante in Southfield, honors the traditions of Italy with his food. Here, enjoy a hearty dish at home, courtesy of the restaurant.

4 ossobuco, center cut, 2-in. thick

1 large white onion, large dice

1 cup canned peeled whole tomatoes

5 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Place the ossobuco in a plastic container so that they are spread out evenly. Cover with wine until they are submerged and allow to marinate overnight.

In a Dutch oven or large, oven-safe pot, begin to sweat vegetables with olive oil and a touch of salt and pepper. Slide to the back burner and cook on low medium heat. Remove ossobuco from wine marinade, pat dry with a towel, and lightly dust with flour. In a medium sauté pan large enough to fit two of the ossobuco, pan sear the meat until golden brown on each side. Repeat for all four ossobuco. Place seared meat in pot of vegetables and add rosemary and bay leaves. Then, add wine and bring to boil, add tomatoes and bring to a boil, and add chicken and bring to a boil. Place pot in oven and cook at 350 degrees for approximately 2 1/2 hours, until fork tender.

Boil water with a touch of salt and half the butter. Whisk in polenta. Once the consistency of the polenta is to your liking, approximately 15 minutes over medium heat, add remaining butter, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. 

Serve on a plate and place ossobuco and braising liquid on top. Enjoy! (Serves four.)

Bacco Ristorante, 29410 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, 248-356-6600; baccoristorante.com 

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