Swap Option: Instead of short ribs, try chuck roast, which is less expensive and can be cooked the same way. Technique Tip: If time allows, make this ragu the day before you need to serve it.

Here's a look at the most popular cuts of beef and when to use them—plus some thoughts to keep in mind when you're ready to cook. The post The Best Cuts of Beef Every Home Cook Should Know appeared ...

Ask your butcher to French the roast and tie the rib between the bones. (Note the exact net weight after the roast is Frenched, since that determines the roasting time.) Remove the roast from the ...

Add the short ribs and mix well to coat ... Heat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6 and roast the ribs for about 15 minutes until dark brown and sticky. Meanwhile, to make the coleslaw, measure ...