My Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs is not just one of my favorite winter recipes but it’s one of the most searched recipes on our website - in fact, I’m making it this weekend! What I love most about this recipe is that instead of searing the short ribs on the stovetop - and getting hot oil everywhere!! - I roast them in the oven. I know I say this too often, but really, how easy is that?!

You can make the short ribs a day in advance, and while you’re reheating it, roast the broccolini and cook the polenta. Even better, the Coffee Granita can be made days in advance! Dinner party done, no stress!

Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs - Cook Like a Pro, page 119.
Creamy Parmesan Polenta - Cooking for Jeffrey, page 140.
Roasted Broccolini - Cooking for Jeffrey, page 162.
Coffee Granita - Make It Ahead, page 191.