Midday Entree: Stout-Braised Short Ribs

The Music:

Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46, by Max Bruch
Rachel Barton Pine, violin; Scottish Chamber Orchestra,
Alexander Platt, conductor
Cedille 083

The Recipe:

Now here's a Scottish Fantasy you can serve to your friends, whether or not you even own a violin.

Start with a rub of brown sugar, paprika, curry powder, cumin, pepper, salt, and mustard. Apply to a few pounds of some first rate beef short ribs. Along the way add a variety of savory vegetables and a couple of bottles of Guinness' finest and you'll be well on your way to another kitchen triumph.

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