Birthday dinner - ISO braised ox tail

[jeniyo]

I wanted to make something for my husband's birthday

He is fond of salmon, lobster, ox tail, gnocchi, artichokes and chocolate.

So i'm thinking of a braised ox tail over some nice ricotta gnocchi.
maybe a side of veggies or a interesting salad.

I wanted to make some lobster aspic, but might get too crazy after work... boo~~

what do you think of the menu? do you have a good ox tail recipe for me to try?

[monavano]

For the ox tail, you can basically make it with an osso bucco recipe. I adore Emeril's:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/em...
It's very easy and straight forward. Since you're doing this after work? may I suggest serving over quick cooking polenta.
Rapini is a great side for this dish!
Good luck!