Tawny Port Meatballs

1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks Or enough polent for 4servings Kosher salt 12 ounces ground beef chuck 12 ounces sweet Italian sausage meat 1/3 cup breadcrumbs 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth Freshly ground pepper 6...

Mussels in Chardonel

Mussels in Chardonel 3 lbs cultivated mussels1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 tbsp unsalted butter2 tbsp good olive oil1 cup chopped shallots (5 to 7 shallots)1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic (5 to 6 cloves)1/2 cup chopped canned plum tomatoes, drained (4 ounces)1/2 tsp good...

Ruby Holiday Short Ribs

Ruby Holiday Short Ribs 2 tbsp butter2 tbsp olive oil2/3 cup flour for dredging6 lbs individual beef short ribs (3” long, trimmed of excess fat)2 tsp sea salt1 tsp black pepper3 cloves garlic, minced2 tbsp tomato paste1 tsp minced fresh thyme, plus 4sprigs fresh...