A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients 4 lbs Boneless Short Ribs 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Large Yellow Onion, diced 3 Cloves Garlic, minced 2 Carrots, diced 2 Celery Stalks, diced 2 cans Guinness 2 Cups Low Sodium Beef Stock bouquet garni of fresh thyme, oregano and a bay leaf Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon corn [...]

Ingredients 3 slices white bread, toasted and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1/2 cup milk 3/4 pound ground beef 3/4 pound ground pork 2/3 pound Italian sausage (half sweet, half hot), casings removed 8 lardons bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 large onion, diced 10 cloves garlic, minced (yes, 10) 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped [...]

Ingredients for the Weiner Schnitzel 4 boneless pork chops (1 pound total), 1/2 inch thick 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons milk 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs 1 teaspoon paprika 6 tablespoons vegetable oil for the Bratkartoffeln 1 1/2 pounds new baby potatoes, boiled [...]

Ingredients for the stew 2 pounds skirt steak (steak tips), 1/4 inch dice 1 cup crimini mushrooms, 1//4 inch dice (optional) 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, small dice 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup carrots, peeled and small dice 1/2 cup green peas, fresh or frozen 4 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup red [...]

(Calculate per person 1/2 rack of ribs; this recipe is for 4 people) Ingredients For the Rub 6 tablespoons mustard (I used dijon, but use whatever you have) 2 tablespoons ketchup 3 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon) 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 tablespoon [...]