What's Cooking EDF? #4

[edfurlong]

BLT snack time.



Lunch inspired by the waffle house thread.

['Chair]

what kind of cheese is that crumbled on the egg?

[edfurlong]

Crumbled goat cheese from Trader Joes.

[fluffpop62]

mason,
your salsas look incredible!! do you serve anything besides chips with them?

[boomshakalaka]

mason tomatoes or redpepper in teh mango salsa? If its tomatoes I normally dont put them in mango salsa, the flavors dont really flow that well together imo. Instead I like to throw some black beans in there, the protein texture and mellow low taste contrasts nicely with the sweetness of the mango.

if its red peppers then thats interesting, Ill have to give it a try.

[BK_]

I know is summer, but recently Ive had a craving for short ribs so I'm cooking up a large batch right now. Looking forward to eating it for dinner tonight, lunch monday, and lunch tuesday.

Thinking of serving it with a bacon and sweet potato hash. I've only cooked with potatoes a couple of times - hopefully it turns out ok.

[BK_]

Sherry Braised Short Ribs with Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash



Short Ribs:

Brown short ribs in a dutch oven, removed to cool. In the same pot, soften 2 granny smith apples, 2 medium sized onions, 4 small carrots, 1 head of smashed garlic, and 1 rib of celery. Add 1 cup of sherry and stir to scrape up all the brown bits at the bottom. Bring to a boil, 1 cup of tomato puree, and add 3 cups of chicken stock. Bring that to a boil, add in short ribs, cover, and place in a 325 degree oven for 2 hours. (I only cooked it for 1 hour and 45 minutes and think it was a mistake)

When cooked, remove ribs, strain liquid and reduce to a syrupy consistancy. Serve sauce over ribs.

Sweet Potato Hash:

Cut bacon into 1/2 inch strips and brown. Set aside. Brown two large sweet onions in the bacon fat. Blanch the sweet potato cubes for 3 minutes then add to the onions. Cook until tender (10+ minutes) on medium heat. When cooked, cook on high without stirring to brown the outsides of the potatoes. Mix in bacon, chives, and thyme.