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Creamy Braised Short Ribs
Mystery and Motivation Despite what my wife may suspect, I’m not a closet CIA agent! That’s what she jokingly tells me whenever I find time to read a good spy novel or crime thriller. Although I swear I’m not living a double life of intrigue and suspense, I love reading fictional stories that place my imagination right in the action on the page. If John Grisham’s name is on the book cover, it’s definitely for me. I also enjoy reading nonfiction books that help me thrive in business and my personal life. In celebration of National Book Month, here are three recent reads I wholeheartedly recommend. ‘The First Gentleman’ by Bill Clinton and James Patterson Bill Clinton, of course, is a former U.S. president, and James Patterson is one of the most prolific fiction writers today — if not ever. Their latest and third collaborative book, “The Last Gentleman,” weaves a captivating tale of U.S. President Madeline Wright and her husband, Cole, who is charged with murder. If you’d like some suspense mixed with your politics, this novel is worth your time. The ‘Gabriel Allon’ Series by Daniel Silva Imagine you’re an art restorer who also happens to be an Israeli intelligence officer who goes on risky high-stakes missions to places like Vienna and the Vatican. That’s the world of Gabriel Allon, a character created by bestselling author Daniel Silva. Allon’s adventures have spanned over two dozen books, and the series has been a favorite of mine for years. ‘Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones’ by James Clear In this month's cover article, I discuss the importance of maintaining smart savings habits. Well, it’s always wise to follow good habits in other facets of life as well, and this book by James Clear is full of practical strategies for forming and maintaining them. This book has been a slower read than the others I’ve mentioned, as I often take notes on a pad as I go along — a good habit for retaining information! Whether you find your reading material at the library, online, or on a Kindle, October is the perfect month to dive into a great book! TOP PICKS FOR NATIONAL BOOK MONTH
• 5 lbs bone-in short ribs • Ground black pepper • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced • 6 garlic cloves, chopped • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves • 1 cup white wine or broth • 1/2 cup water INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup heavy cream • 1 cup chopped kale (optional) • 4 tbsp salted butter, divided • 8 fresh sage leaves
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 325 F. 2. In a large braiser, season short ribs with black pepper. Scatter onion, garlic, and thyme over ribs. Pour in white wine or broth and 1/2 cup water. 3. Cover the braiser with a lid and roast for 2 1/2–3 hours. 4. Increase temperature to 400 F. Remove the lid, skim excess fat, and stir in heavy cream, kale, and 2 tbsp butter. Roast uncovered for 10–20 minutes. 5. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Melt remaining butter and fry sage leaves until crisp. 6. Serve ribs hot with creamy sauce, garnished with sage.
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