⭐⭐⭐⭐ After loving the finale of the Danny Ryan trilogy, I circled back to the beginning with City on Fire—and it was fascinating to see how it all started. Set in Providence, Rhode Island in the late 1980s, the novel opens with a fragile peace between the Irish and Italian crime families that control the city. That peace shatters when a reckless romantic entanglement ignites a full-blown mob war. Danny Ryan, a dockworker who has tried to stay on the edges of the criminal world, finds himself pulled into the conflict through family loyalty and circumstance. As violence escalates and alliances shift, Danny begins a transformation that will shape the […]
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Beer Braised Corned Beef with Potatoes and Carrots Recipe
Beer Braised Corned Beef with Yellow Potatoes and Carrots (Serves 6-8) 1 (3-pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet 3 large garlic cloves, smashed 2 large shallots, peeled and halved 1 (12-ounce) bottles of beer, darker is better 6-7 carrots, cut into 2-inches pieces 6 yellow or red potatoes, cut into 2-inch dice Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Trim excess fat off corned beef and put in a large Dutch oven. Add the garlic, shallots, spices, and beer. Cover and braise for 3 hours, turning the meat once. Add the carrots and potatoes and cook for an additional 2 hours. Slice and serve with vegetables. ** Corned […]
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