If an Oscar-Winning Movie Were a Recipe ...

In one pivotal scene, Randy "The Ram" Robinson confesses to his daughter, "I'm an old broken down piece of meat and I deserve to be all alone. I just don't want you to hate me."
In the culinary world, when meat breaks down through a process of long simmering in a rich and flavorful liquid, it's hard not to love. This stew, like Mickey Rourke's character, is complex, interesting, and just a tad saucy. And, unlike Randy, all of the rib bones are intact.

Recipe: Slow-Braised Beef Stew with Mushrooms