Monday, April 18, 2011

Spring has arrived at The Palate!

With spring just arriving, we are excited about hearing your favorite memory with us! We have some great events planned for the spring and summer, but we would like to hear from our friends about previous events we've hosted! Please post your favorite memory, it could be one of our classes, shows or a specfic experience in our store!

Monday, February 21, 2011

Share your Favorite Recipe!

Share your favorite recipe with The Palate! With winter coming to an end share with us your favorite recipe for those cold winter nights! Here is one of our favorites!

Braised Short Ribs

8 lbs beef short ribs (trimmed)
sand and pepper to taste
2 onions-thinly sliced
4 medium carrots, peeled and cut 1/2" thick
4 cloves garlic-chopped
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14 1/2 oz) beef broth
1 cup store bought barbecue sauce
1 Tbsp Dijon
Chopped parsley for garnish

Heat over to 350 degrees.
Pat ribs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat large Dutch over medium high heat.
Working in batches, brown ribs on all sides-about 7 minutes per batch.
Remove ribs from Dutch oven and place in roasting pan. Top with onions, carrots and garlic.

In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, broth, bbq sauce and mustard; pour over ribs. Cover tightly with foil and bake 1-1/2 hours. With tongs, tyrn ribs and continue baking until mead is tender and falling away from bone, about additional 1-1/2 hours.

Remove ribs and cover to keep warm. Skim off fat from surface of liquid. Garnish with parsley and serve with the sauce.

ENJOY!!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Valentine's Day Dinner!

We love hearing about what you and your friends are having for Valentine's Day dinner! Please let us know what meal you will be sharing on February 14th! Post your responses bellow and follow others to find a delicious meal to share for Valentine's Day dinner!