Zinfandel-Braised Beef Short Ribs with Rosemary-Parsnip Mashed Potatoes

Add 1 tablespoon butter to pot.

Add onions; sauté until brown, about 6 minutes.

Add parsnips; sauté until beginning to color, about 6 minutes.

Mix in garlic, then rosemary.

Add wine and broth; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits.

Return ribs and any accumulated juices to pot, arranging in single layer.

Bring to simmer; cover and place in oven.

Braise until ribs are very tender, about 2 1/2 hours.

Using tongs, transfer ribs to clean bowl.

Spoon fat from pan juices.

Boil juices until just beginning to thicken, about 10 minutes.

Mix 1 tablespoon butter and flour in small bowl to smooth paste.

Whisk into juices in pot; simmer until thickened enough to coat spoon, about 5 minutes longer.

Season gravy with coarse salt and pepper.

Return ribs to pot; spoon gravy over.

DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead.

Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled.

Rewarm over low heat before serving.

Cook potatoes and parsnips in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring milk, butter, and rosemary to simmer in small saucepan.

Drain potato mixture and return to pot.

Stir briefly over medium heat to evaporate excess moisture.

Add milk mixture and mash well.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Transfer short ribs and gravy to large shallow serving bowl.

Serve short ribs with mashed potatoes.