I still try to get my hands dirty when ever i have a little extra time on my hands and wanted to share some of the recipes that i’ve tried and have been happy with. Most of these recipe i halved because i’m not looking to feed an entire family.
Braised Short Ribs and Mashed Potatoes
Short ribs are a pretty easy dish to do as long as you have a dutch oven and time. This short rib recipe works pretty well even if you don’t use pancetta, or thyme.
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/11/braised-short-ribs-heaven-on-a-plate/
Canned Apricots
I’m always bugging friends with backyard gardens for any excess fruits or vegetables. This year Robin’s apricot tree was popping off dozen upon dozens of apricot so i rolled over there to pick up a grocery bag full of them. I kept the skin on and they do break down enough where you don’t realize they’re there when spreading it on toast.
http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2009/08/apricot-jam/
Carne Asada
Some carne asada recipes require 20 ingredients but i think this recipe does it well enough with more of the basic spices and herbs that should be in your cupboard already.
http://www.closetcooking.com/2013/05/carne-asada-grilled-marinated-steak.html
Branzino
I picked up some branzino at the farmers market one weekend and tried out a recipe out of the Frenchie Cook book i had recently bought. It was the first time it basted a fish, and boy that butter oil can really splash on your hand a lot if you’re not careful about it. Too bad my vin jaune sauce didn’t come together and was just a oniony chunky relish instead of an actual sauce.
http://www.amazon.com/Frenchie-Bistro-Cooking-Greg-Marchand/dp/1579655343
