Week of 1/12/15

Braised Short Ribs
Parsnip Turnip Potato Puree
Three-bean chili
Sourdough pizza
   Topping ideas: leftover short rib, beet and goat cheese, olives/cheese
Chili Mac and Cheese Bake

Ingredients

6 large beef short ribs, about 14 to 16 ounces each (if ribs are tinier, buy by weight, not number)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, and 4 whole sprigs thyme
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
3 dozen small pearl onions
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1/3 cup diced carrot
1/3 cup diced celery
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 cups port
2 1/2 cups hearty red wine
6 cups beef or veal stock
4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
2 bunches Swiss chard, cleaned, center ribs removed

6 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups finely chopped onion
1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes
1 pound turnips, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) cream cheese
4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped small
1 to 2 peppers of your choice (see Notes, below), finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons table salt or 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher or coarse salt
1 12-ounce bottle beer
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, fire-roasted if you can find them
1 1/2 cups mixed dried beans (see Note)

1 1/2 c. uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
1 c. flour
3/4 c. cornmeal
3 T. sugar
1 T. baking powder
1 t. salt
1 egg
6 T. unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2/3 c. milk
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese



Grocery List

3 dozen small pearl onions
4 onions
Celery
2 bunches Swiss chard
Flat-leaf parsley 










1 bell pepper
1 turnip
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes
4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
1 bunch beets
Berries
Apples
Oranges

6 large beef short ribs, about 14 to 16 ounces each (if ribs are tinier, buy by weight, not number)

Eggs
Butter
Milk
Dipping Yogurt

Berry preserves

Olives
 
AP Flour
Office snacks for G

Cleaning Supplies
Mr. Clean
Tilex
Pledge
Windex
Lysol for toilet