A Gift, A Giving Community, Announcing A Holiday Giveaway And A Hot Cup Of Chai

Oh my I love Chai Tea, tried the recipe and it was worth doing a little jig around the kitchen thank you.

Merry Marinade (MTD 2 of 7)

Nice!

Now that we know how to make delicious oil (which you may have, or may not have made prior to this posting), it’s time to move onto a marinade. Marinades are easy, like dressings. It’s just a ratio of oil to vinegar that you throw some herbs in and soak food in…delicious food, that is. Let’s discuss!

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Braised Country Ribs

Oh my that looks really good!

apuginthekitchen

One of my favorite cuts of pork (ribs) are country ribs. They are very meaty and tender when cooked with a slow braise and very very flavorful. I will often put in in a tomato sauce when I make an Italian meal the sauce is amazing when you use this cut. Today I am doing something a little different. It’s very simple to make, most of the cooking time is in the oven. If I had a slow cooker I would use that. Serving for dinner tonight with some oven roasted asparagus and mashed potatoes. It’s a stick to your ribs, satisfying comfort meal.

Country Pork Ribs

Braised Country Ribs

Serves 3-4

3 lbs Country ribs (approx 4 ribs)

1 stalk celery chopped

1 carrot cut or chopped

1 medium yellow onion chopped

3 cloves garlic peeled and smashed

2 tbs tomato paste

1 cup good white wine – I…

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Infusing Oil: (MTD 1 of 7)

Very Nice and a great gift idea!

Chef Mary Berry

Infusing oil is one of the easiest things to do to bring a very delicious kick to any dish you’re making, even something as simple as a fried egg! I first started infusing oil about a year ago, using 3 combinations, one of which ended up being an oil that I’ll make frequently in the years to come. These oils last a long while, so I haven’t made it too many times, but I don’t plan on quitting anytime soon. Another great thing about infusing your own oils is they make great gifts if you tie a pretty ribbon around it and put it in a nice bottle!

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Apple Isle Bread Pudding

This pudding received it name for the apples that are part of it. I love the mixture of tart and sweet in this recipe. You can substitute any cooking apple in the place of the Granny Smith. I like the Granny Smith because it is not only tart but it remain relatively crisp during the … Continue reading Apple Isle Bread Pudding