- Electric Pressure Cooker: Allows for quick cooking times and versatility in preparing a variety of dishes including stews and desserts, useful for reducing cook time while efficiently infusing flavors.
- High-Speed Blender: Ideal for creating smooth sauces or purees, can creatively incorporate elements like chocolate into savory dishes by breaking down ingredients effectively.
- Silicone Baking Mat: Provides an easy-to-clean surface that allows food to release easily from its sides, potentially useful in dessert preparation for unique recipe combinations.
- Digital Thermometer: Ensures precision cooking at various temperatures, crucial for perfectly braising meat and avoiding overcooking delicate components like chocolate.
- Stainless Steel Chef's Knife: Capable of precise cuts for both vegetables and meats, aiding in achieving desired presentation and texture.
- Sous Vide Immersion Circulator: Allows precise temperature control ideal for tender cooking processes or experimenting with unconventional ingredient combinations such as chocolate in savory dishes.
- Cheese Grater (Fine Grate): Although not directly related, it can be useful for adding grated cheese or chocolate shavings as a garnish to enhance the presentation of various dishes.
1/4 cup diced pancetta (Italian bacon; about 1 1/2 ounces)
6 pounds bone-in short ribs
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped peeled carrots
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups dry red wine
3 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 cups chopped drained canned diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 very large fresh thyme sprig
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons shaved or grated bittersweet chocolate
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process)
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
I publish delicious recipes that most of the times required 10 ingredients or less and 30 minutes or less to prepare.
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