David’s Lemon Caper Veal Piccata August 3, 2011

Veal Piccata

Bravado Difficulty:  5.5/10

Prep Time: 30 minutes

David is an aspiring Bravado chef.  In a reflective moment over cocktails (I think vodka was involved), he said he dreamed of making Veal Piccata, one of his favorite dishes, but knew he would screw it up.  It reminded me of Charlie Brown waiting for the famous fly ball that he knew he would drop.  After the usual chiding and berating – something fellow Bravados do – he agreed to try making it the following day.  He produced an incredible dish on the first try.  David has since gained an almost sickening sense of self-confidence and now thinks he can do anything. (more…)