Free Recipes, Soups and Stews

Birria

Ingredients 1 lb goat or pork meat, like shoulder 1/2 lb goat or pork fore shank 1/2 lb goat or pork ribs Kosher salt, as needed 2 pasilla chiles, veins and seeds removed 3 ancho chiles, veins and seeds removed 2 guajillo chiles, veins and seeds removed 3 chiles de […]

Main Dishes

Bistecca alla Fiorentina – Serves 4-6

Ingredients Prime Porterhouse – about 2 kilos (8-9 Cm thick) Maldon Sea Salt Pepper Olive Oil Roasted Shallots to garnish Roasted Fingerlings to garnish Directions Salt and Pepper the steak and cover in olive oil Allow to rest uncovered in the refrigerator for 12 hours or more Bring to room […]

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Braised Brisket with Persillade

Makes 10 servings The key to the brisket is the marinade, and a handy way to marinate it is to place the meat in a large zipper-locked plastic bag. Pour in the marinade, and seal the bag. Turn the bag a few times to thoroughly coat the meat. Ingredients 3 […]

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Braised Short Ribs

Makes 5 servings Ingredients 5 beef short ribs (about 1 lb) 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup medium-dice onion 1/2 cup medium-dice celery 1/2 cup medium-dice carrot 2 tablespoons tomato paste […]

Soups and Stews

Brodo

Ingredients 3 lb beef (top blade chuck or shank) One 3- to 4-lb chicken 3 medium yellow onions 3 carrots 3 celery stalks 3 fresh or canned plum tomatoes 1 sachet containing 3 whole cloves, 8 black peppercorns, 2 bay leaves, 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, and 3 thyme sprigs […]

Main Dishes

Cabernet Braised Short Ribs with Chard and Orecchiette

Makes 6 to 8 servings This hearty dish gets its robust flavor from browned meat, tomato paste, and concentrated red wine. Most of the preparation can be done in advance, making it ideal for entertaining. Ingredients Short Ribs 6 meaty short ribs (about 4 lb) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 […]

Chef's Blog, Chef's Notes Plus

Crash Course: Low and Slow Holiday Roasts

There is a lot of helpful information down there, but if you’re pressed for time, here’s a summary of the most important parts: Slow roasting typically utilizes large, less tender, less expensive, more active, higher-fat muscles that contain a large amount of collagen, like pork butts. If you are looking […]

Main Dishes

Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Makes 12 servings This roast is perfect for holidays and dinner parties, because it’s quick to cook, including a few minutes on the grill. While you can sear your roast in a pan on the stove, using the grill your house free from smoke and grease, so you can finish […]

Free Recipes, Main Dishes

Grilled Steak Tuscan-Style with Herbed Polenta

Serves 8 Ingredients 4 T-bone or strip loin steaks, 1 1/2 inches thick 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided use 1/4 cup minced garlic 4 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 2 teaspoons minced rosemary leaves 3 tablespoons lemon juice Directions Preheat a gas grill to high; leave one […]

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Homemade Pasta for Two on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is less about being in love and more about sharing love, whether that’s with a partner, a family member, or your very best friends. We may be biased, but here at The CIA, we don’t think there’s a much better way to show someone you care than to […]

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How to Make a Basic Braise—Just in Time for Autumn

Braising, barbecuing, and slow-roasting are all long, low cooking methods that utilize less tender, fattier cuts of meats with a lot of connective tissue. But braising stands apart in that it includes liquid in the cooking process. It is also a combination cooking method—one that uses both dry and moist […]

Main Dishes

Korean-Style Braised Short Ribs

Makes 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons ground ginger 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 9 lb beef short ribs, bone in 1 cup diced onion 1/2 cup roughly chopped carrot 8 garlic […]