Miscellaneous with whites

1 large onion , chopped fine 4 garlic cloves , minced 1 teaspoon dried rosemary , crumbled or 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme[...]

1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil , divided 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings 2 garlic cloves , finely minced 1/4[...]

4 veal shanks, center cut, 2 inches thick 1 medium carrot , chopped 1 onion , chopped 2 celery ribs , chopped 2 garlic cloves , chopped 2 bay leaves 1 sprig[...]