Caterina, aka thecookingmawma, shows you how to make braised short rib with creamy polenta - the ultimate Valentine’s Day dinner for someone special. Slow-braised, fall-apart tender short ribs over cozy polenta make a romantic, restaurant-worthy meal at home. Share this with who you’re cooking for on Valentine’s Day to get them excited for dinner ?? #valentinesday #valentinesdinner #datenight #romanticdinner #datenightathome INGREDIENTS: serves 4-6 -for the short ribs- 5-7 bone-in short ribs (about 4-5lbs) 1 tsp pepper 2 tsp salt, divided, plus more to taste 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 (4-oz) container of diced pancetta OR 8 pieces of bacon, cut into small pieces 2 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, diced 1 white/yellow onion, diced 3 carrots, peeled and diced 2 celery ribs, diced 2 cups dry white wine (ex. Chardonnay) 2 1/2 cups beef broth 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 fresh bay leaves -for the polenta- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 cup polenta 3 tbsp butter 2 cups grated pa...