An overnight marinade of herbs, chiles, and honey infuses these baby back ribs with a sweet-and-spicy flavor. Can be finished on the grill or under a broiler.
“My husband’s been barbecuing pretty much every weekend recently, and he’s becoming quite the grill master. Of course, it helps that he has me around to taste seasonings and adjust spices. These ribs are one of our best collaborations, slightly simplified for everyday ease.”
-Nina Compton
As its name suggests, Allspice brings forth a deliciously warm, subtle sweet flavor that’s evocative of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, all mixed together.
The name is as unoriginal as it sounds. When English settlers first encountered these pungent berries in Central America, they gave up trying to describe its complex flavor and settled on Allspice.
Nina is an award-winning chef and restaurateur who delights in melding the flavors of her Caribbean upbringing with the deep culinary history of French and Italian cuisine. Originally from St. Lucia, she fell in love with New Orleans during a star turn as a Top Chef finalist. With investors nationwide beating down her door after the season aired, she chose to make a return to the Big Easy. She’s lived and worked there ever since.
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Throw a themed dinner party that covers all the courses or add a Creole kick to your midweek menu. Simple, soulful cooking with delightfully deep flavor and a splash of spice.