It's a real wonder that spare ribs aren't more popular for home entertaining, since they are so impressive to look at, what with all those bones sharing the same slab, and also easier than cooking individual steaks or chops. Just baste them, bake for a couple hours (while you tend to the rest of the meal), and cut before serving. Here, the ribs are coated with a paste made by pureeing red pepper, garlic, fresh rosemary (plus dried mixed herbs), and olive oil.