Sloppy Dogs

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lb hot dog, diced
• 8 hot dog buns or 8 hamburger buns

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. cook bell pepper and onion in oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
• 2 stir in barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder and hot dogs. simmer uncovered 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 fill buns with the hot dog mixture.

Roast Beef Tenderloin With Red Wine & Shallot Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 lbs beef tenderloin, premium oven roast
• 3 tablespoons black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups diced shallots
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• 3 1/4 cups beef stock
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Recipe

• 1 sprinkle beef with peppercorns & salt, pressing to adhere.
• 2 heat oil in roasting pan, over medium-high heat; sear beef all over.
• 3 roast in preheated 375f oven for about 55 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in centre registers 140f (for medium-rare); transfer to cutting board, tent with foil & let stand for 15 minutes before carving.
• 4 sauce: heat 2 tbsp pf the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook shallots, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until softened.
• 5 stir in sugar & cook for an additional 10 minutes or until shallots are golden & caramelized; stir in garlic & thyme and cook for a further 5 minutes.
• 6 add stock, wine, brandy & bay leaf, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until sauce is reduced to about 2 cups.
• 7 whisk cornstarch with 1 tbsp water, then whisk into sauce and boil until smooth & thickened; discard bay leaf.
• 8 add roasting pan juices to sauce, bring to a boil, then whisk in remaining butter; serve with roast.

Rosemary Tomato Chicken With Rice

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons rosemary
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (i use dei fratelli brand)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups basmati rice (i use lundberg organic)

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• 2 wash and tenderize the chicken and set aside.
• 3 place the olive oil, and half the rosemary, salt and pepper in a bowl or deep plate. note: depending on the freshness of your rosemary, you may want to modify the amount to more or less. fresh rosemary can come out very strong in this recipe, so use discretion.
• 4 dip each chicken breast into the olive oil mixture and place in a baking pan. give it an extra couple sprinkles of the salt, pepper and rosemary.
• 5 add the stewed tomatoes into the baking pan. pour the remains of the olive oil mixture, plus any leftover rosemary, salt and pepper on top.
• 6 cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
• 7 at 20 minutes, remove the cover and flip the chicken breasts. bake uncovered another 20 minutes, for a total of 40 minutes.
• 8 serve over the rice and enjoy!

Potato And Meat

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb cubed meat
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 1 lb potato, peleed and cubed

Recipe

• 1 brown the meat in the oil.
• 2 add the salt paprika onion garlic and cook for 3 min.
• 3 add tomato sauce, cook for another 5 min.
• 4 add water and when meat is tender add potato.
• 5 keep cooking until the meat and potatoes are tender.

Rosemary Turkey With Mushrooms

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 lb turkey breast tenderloin, slices all visible fat removed
• 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• vegetable oil cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 8 ounces chanterelle mushrooms or 8 ounces button mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped shallots or 1/4 cup onion

Recipe

• 1 rinse turkey and pat dry. set aside.
• 2 in a small bowl, stir together broth, cornstarch, salt and pepper. set aside.
• 3 spray a large skillet with vegetable oil. place over medium-high heat. add half the turkey to hot skillet. cook about 2 minutes on each side, or until turkey is tender.
• 4 and no longer pink. repeat with remaining turkey.
• 5 remove skillet from heat; remove turkey from skillet and keep warm. add vinegar and rosemary to skillet, stirring to scrape up brown bits from bottom of pan.
• 6 return skillet to heat and add mushrooms and shallots or onion. over medium heat, cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. stir broth mixture and.
• 7 add to skillet. cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 3 minutes. cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly. serve sauce with turkey.

" Secret Ingredient" Beef Stew

Total Time: 4 hrs Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef stew meat
• 1/2 cup italian salad dressing
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 6 medium potatoes (cut into chunks)
• 2 cups mini peeled carrots
• 1 medium green pepper (cut into chunks)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 4 tablespoons cold water

Recipe

• 1 in a big pot or dutch oven, brown meat in salad dressing. add the next 9 ingredients and bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours or till meat is tender.
• 2 add the potatoes, carrots, pepper and onion.
• 3 cover and simmer another hour or until veggies are tender. combine flour and cold water in a shaker, stir into stew and bring to a boil till thickened. serve.

Kettle Gravy

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup juices from cooked meat
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 2 tablespoons flour

Recipe

• 1 the broth will be tastier if you brown meat slowly on all sides before simmering.
• 2 remove meat to platter, cover to keep warm. skim excess fat from meat broth.
• 3 add flour and whisk constantly with wire whisk and slowly add water and cook until thick.

Short Ribs Over Cheesy Polenta (slow Cooker)

Total Time: 9 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 9 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2-3 lbs boneless beef short ribs
• 2 large onions, cut into thin wedges
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrot (2 medium)
• 1 medium fennel bulb, cored and cut into thin wedges
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca, crushed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup coarse-ground yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola, blue cheese or 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 trim fat from meat. in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker combine onions, carrots, and fennel. top with meat.
• 2 in a small bowl combine undrained tomatoes, wine, tapioca, tomato paste, dried rosemary, salt, pepper, and garlic. pour over meat and vegetables.
• 3 cover and cook on low-heat setting for 9 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4-1/2 to 5 hours.
• 4 meanwhile, prepare cheesy polenta. in a large saucepan bring the 2-1/2 cups water to boiling.
• 5 meanwhile, in a bowl stir together cornmeal, the 1 cup cold water, and the salt. slowly add cornmeal mixture to boiling water, stirring constantly. cook and stir until mixture returns to boiling.
• 6 reduce heat to medium low. cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until very thick, stirring frequently and adjusting heat as necessary to maintain a very slow boil.
• 7 stir in gorgonzola cheese, blue cheese, or parmesan cheese.
• 8 spoon polenta into shallow bowls. spoon meat and vegetable mixture over polenta.

Short Ribs With Curried Peanut Sauce

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 lbs short rib of beef (butterflied or just cut them in half)
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup beef stock
• 1/4 cup liquid honey
• 6 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons green onions, ends only minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl whisk together all ingredients except the ribs.
• 2 place ribs in a ziplock bag pour 2/3 of the marinade over them and reserve the remainder.
• 3 marinade in fridge over night.
• 4 for the bbq: dry the ribs with a paper towel and put them on the grill of a preheated bbq on medium heat for 35 to 40 minutes.
• 5 turn and baste often with reserved marinade.
• 6 then raise the heat and grill until the ribs are slightly charred.
• 7 for the oven: place in roasting pan and bake at 350°f for 40 minutes.
• 8 put the reserved marinate in a small saucepan the bring to a boil. transfer to a serving dish and spoon hot marinade over top.

Short Ribs Jambalaya

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 lbs boneless beef short ribs
• 4 teaspoons emeril's original essence (i used emeril lagasse's essence emeril lagasse's essence)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 3 cups beef stock, divided
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1/2 cups long grain brown rice
• 8 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 cut ribs into 2-inch pieces. in a small bowl mix together the creole seasoning and black pepper. sprinkle over the meat and gently rub inches.
• 3 over medium-high heat, heat oil in heavy dutch oven and add ribs in small batches; cooking 3 to 4 minutes or until browned, turning once. remove and place on plate.
• 4 reduce heat to medium, add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
• 5 return ribs and any accumulated juices to pot; add tomatoes, 2 cups of the broth, bay leaves and thyme. increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil.
• 6 cover pot; place in oven and bake 1 hour or until meat is tender, stirring halfway through.
• 7 remove from oven; return pot to stovetop. uncover and stir in remaining stock; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. stir in rice, green onions and parsley; cover and return to oven.
• 8 bake for 60 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. allow to stand covered for 5 minutes before serving.

Short Ribs Provencal

Total Time: 13 hrs Preparation Time: 10 hrs Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups dry red wine
• 2 onions, in 1-inch chunks
• 3 carrots, peeled, in 2-inch lengths
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 blood oranges or 1 regular juice orange
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 4 lbs beef short ribs, in 2-inch chunks
• 1 teaspoon dried herbes de provence
• 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato pesto or 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, combine 4 tablespoons olive oil, the wine, onions, carrots, garlic and thyme. use a vegetable peeler to cut 3 3-inch strips of orange peel and add them, along with juice of orange. season with salt and pepper. add short ribs, cover and refrigerate overnight.
• 2 the next day, remove meat from marinade and pat dry on paper towels. strain marinade into a large measuring cup. reserve vegetables.
• 3 heat remaining oil in a 4-quart casserole. add meat, a few pieces at a time, and lightly brown. remove to a bowl.
• 4 add reserved onions and garlic to casserole, lower heat and cook until starting to brown. add herbes de provence. return meat to casserole with reserved thyme, carrots and orange peel. pour in 11/4 cups marinade. bring to a simmer, season with salt and pepper, lower heat, cover and cook 3 hours. moisten with more marinade if needed.
• 5 skim excess fat from surface, check seasoning, stir in tomato pesto or paste and serve from casserole.

Rosemary-apricot Chicken

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• 6 skinless chicken quarters
• 1/4 cup apricot jam
• 1 tablespoon squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350°. mix salt, rosemary, pepper and garlic. rub mixture into chicken.
• 2 place chicken, meaty side up, in pan and bake for 25 minutes.
• 3 meanwhile, mix apricot jam, lemon juice, and mustard. brush apricot mixture over chicken. bake for 20 minutes longer or until juices run clear.
• 4 serve.

Sloppy Joe Bake

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can sloppy joe sandwich sauce
• 1 (11 ounce) can mexican-style corn, drained
• 1 cup baking mix, such as bisquick
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup water

Recipe

• 1 pre heat over to 425°f coat 1 1/2 baking dish with cooking spray. in a large non stick skillet, cook boof and onion over med heat until beef is brown and onion is tender, 5 minutes. drain excess fat. stir in sloppy joe sauce; cook until heated through;remove from heat. reserve 1/3 cup mexi corn;stir remaining into beef mixture;transfer to baking dish. stir baking mix, 1/2 c cheese, and 1/3 c water, into reserved mexi corn;dollop spoonfuls over beef mixture.
• 2 bake 15 - 20 minutes or until biscuits are golden, sprinkling with remaining 1/4 c cheese during last 2 minutes of cooking. cool 10 minutes. if desired, sprinkle with 1 scallion, sliced.
• 3 serves 6.

Rosemary Sage Lamb Medallions

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• cooking spray
• 1 lb lamb tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot.
• 2 add lamb and garlic and sprinkle with herbs; cook until lamb is browned and no longer pink in the center, 2-3 minutes per side.
• 3 sprinkle with lemon juice. season with salt and pepper and serve.

Short Rib Flatbread With Clementine Gremolata

Total Time: 5 hrs Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs beef short ribs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
• 1 medium onion, chopped into large chunks
• 2 carrots, peeled, chopped into large chunks
• 4 garlic cloves, skins removed, smashed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup chianti wine
• 2 cups low sodium beef broth
• 1 pillsbury refrigerated thin pizza crust
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 lb cremini mushroom, sliced
• 2 tablespoons laughing cow cheese, french onion
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 tablespoons italian parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon clementine zest
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 add olive oil to cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. generously salt and pepper short ribs and sear in pan.
• 2 add ribs and the remaining ‘rib’ ingredients to a slow cooker. make sure ribs are nestled down into the liquid. cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours. when ribs are cooked and falling off the bone, remove from slow cooker and let rest.
• 3 preheat oven to 400 degrees. stretch and fit pizza dough into a baking sheet. brush with drippings from the slow cooker and season with oregano. bake until lightly golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• 4 using the same cast iron skillet, brown mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• 5 remove pre-cooked pizza crust from oven and spread with laughing cow cheese. layer mushrooms, onions (from slow cooker) and shredded short ribs on flatbread until completely covered, keeping ½ inch border on all sides. top with parmesan cheese. bake another 10 minutes, until cheese has melted.
• 6 while your flatbread is baking, finely chop all gremolata ingredients together and set aside. top flatbread with gremolata and serve.

Mansion On Turtle Creek Mop Sauce

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (12 ounce) bock beer (shiner)
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 cups molasses
• 1 teaspoon tabasco sauce
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon sage (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• salt (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 in medium bowl add all ingredients and stir to combine.
• 2 brush over any item being grilled.
• 3 or pan fry meat in this sauce added. do not cook at a high temperature as you don't want the sauce to burn.

Short Ribs With Mustard, Potatoes And Onions

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 lbs beef short ribs
• 1 lb red potatoes or 1 lb potato, quartered and peeled (if you don't like skins)
• 2 cups chopped onions
• dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup water
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 brown the short ribs in a dutch oven over medium heat (takes about 20 minutes) or use the oven, turning the ribs once, for 20 minutes at 500 f.
• 2 remove ribs to a plate, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the fat in a large pot.
• 3 add the onions to the fat and cook 10-15 minutes, or until onions have softened.
• 4 add the stock or water, and a couple tablespoons of the wine (you can omit the wine totally, or add as much as you like).
• 5 bring to a boil and place the ribs back into the pot, covered.
• 6 add salt and pepper.
• 7 if liquid looks low, add more wine and stock or water.
• 8 cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 9 add the potatoes, put the heat on low and simmer for about 30 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 10 stew should be done when potatoes are soft.
• 11 stir in the dijon mustard evenly, and enjoy with thick slices of bread and butter.

Sausage And Beans

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 lb fully cooked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 4 cups chicken broth, i used a quart of homecanned
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, i used 1 pint homecanned
• 1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans, i used 1 pint homecanned
• 5 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 -4 dashes hot pepper sauce
• hot cooked rice

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, saute bell pepper, onion and garlic on oil until tender.
• 2 add sausage, broth, beans and seasonings.
• 3 cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• 4 discard bay leaves.
• 5 serve in bowls over rice.

"baked" Fried Chicken

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 chicken breasts (or parts you like)
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (more if you need it)
• 1 1/2 cups cracker crumbs

Recipe

• 1 sprinkle chicken with garlic salt. coat with mayonnaise and roll in crumbs. bake at 300 for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Roast Beef Salad With Pesto Vinaigrette

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, quartered
• 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaf
• 1 ounce parmesan cheese, freshly grated (1/3 c. do not use the stuff in the green can!)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 lb rare roast beef, in julienne strips
• 2 heads boston lettuce, cored,rinsed and dried
• 8 leaves radicchio, rinsed and dried

Recipe

• 1 heat the oven to 300°; put 2 t of the pine nuts in a pie pan and toast in the oven, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, set aside.
• 2 combine the oil and garlic in a food processor and blend until the garlic is finely chopped; add the basil and the remaining 2 t of pine nuts, the cheese, and the salt, process until fairly smooth, stir in the vinegar and 1/4 c of water, set the pesto vinaigrette aside.
• 3 tear the lettuce into pieces, shred the radicchio.
• 4 line a serving platter with the greens, top with the roast beef and sprinkle with the toasted nuts; drizzle some of the pesto vinaigrette over the salad before serving.

Short Ribs With Wine And Cream

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 12 beef short ribs with bones
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup red wine
• 32 fluid ounces beef broth or 32 fluid ounces beef stock
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons grainy mustard
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons capers (more if you want!)
• 16 ounces oyster mushrooms or 16 ounces baby bella mushrooms, etc
• olive oil, for drizzling
• rosemary sprig, to be fancy

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in a heavy pot over high heat. sprinkle short ribs on both sides with salt and pepper. quickly sear both sides of the short ribs, using tongs to flip them halfway through. (just sear about 1 1/2 minutes per side.) remove the shortribs to a plate.
• 2 pour wine and beef broth into the pot. add rosemary. stir to combine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. return the shortribs to the pot, reduce heat to low, then cover the pot and simmer it for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. (you can also put the pot into a 300 degree oven if you'd prefer not to simmer on the stovetop.).
• 3 after they have cooked, carefully remove the shortribs from the pot again. stir in mustard, cream, and capers, then raise the heat and allow it to bubble up and gently boil for a good couple of minutes, or until it has thickened a bit. taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. return the shortribs to the sauce, put on the lid, and turn off the heat.
• 4 to roast the mushrooms, preheat oven to 400 degrees. arrange the mushrooms in a single layer on a baking sheet. drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, then roast the mushrooms until they're golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• 5 serve the shortribs on top of the mushrooms, then drizzle with extra cream sauce. add a little rosemary sprig if you want to be fancy.
• 6 this is absolutely divine.

Moussaka Light

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 fresh eggplant
• 8 ounces ground turkey
• 3 cups tomato sauce
• 1 cup raw onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 1/2 ounces red wine
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled

Recipe

• 1 slice eggplant very thinly.
• 2 brown ground turkey with onion and garlic.
• 3 when brown, add tomato sauce and red wine. let simmer for 15 minutes.
• 4 layer eggplant then meat mixture in 13 x 9 pan, ending with meat mixture.
• 5 add milk to clean saucepan and slowly stir in flour a little at a time until sauce thickens. add feta and parmesan cheese.
• 6 pour sauce over the casserole.
• 7 bake at 350 degrees until top starts to turn golden brown.

Roast Beef Tenderloin With Port Sauce

Total Time: 24 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 24 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 5 lbs whole beef tenderloin, trimmed, tail end tucked under, tied every 3 inches
• 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided and chilled
• 1/4 cup shallot, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons cognac or 3 tablespoons brandy
• 1 fresh rosemary sprig
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely cracked
• 1 cup port wine
• 4 cups beef stock
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, coarsely cracked in mortar with pestle

Recipe

• 1 for beef:.
• 2 sprinkle entire surface of beef tenderloin with coarse kosher salt. place beef on rack set over large rimmed baking sheet. refrigerate uncovered at least 24 hours and up to 36 hours.
• 3 for sauce:.
• 4 melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium-low heat. add shallots; sauté until soft, 3 minutes. add cognac, rosemary, and 1 teaspoon cracked pepper and cook until liquid evaporates, 1 minute. add port; bring to simmer. add all of beef stock. boil until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 20 minutes. strain into medium saucepan, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible. discard solids in strainer. do ahead: can be made 24 to 36 hours ahead. cool slightly, then cover and chill.
• 5 for roasting:.
• 6 let beef stand at room temperature 1 hour before roasting. position rack in center of oven and preheat to 425°f rub beef all over with oil; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cracked peppercorns, pressing to adhere. return beef to rack on baking sheet and roast until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 125°f for medium-rare (135°f to 140°f in thinnest part), about 30 minutes. remove roast from oven and let rest 15 minutes.
• 7 bring sauce to boil; whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
• 8 cut off string from roast. cut roast crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; arrange on platter. serve with sauce.

Sloppy Garden Joes

Total Time: 48 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb chicken
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, unsalted
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed
• 1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 6 whole wheat buns, split in half to make 12

Recipe

• 1 1. sauté onions, carrots, green pepper and ground turkey or chicken in a pan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• 2 2. add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, mushrooms, barbecue sauce and.
• 3 seasonings and bring to boil.
• 4 3. reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes,.
• 5 stirring occasionally.
• 6 4. uncover and cook for an additional 3 minutes or.
• 7 until thick.
• 8 5. serve open-faced on toasted or plain.
• 9 whole-wheat buns.
• 10 6. refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Short Ribs A La Sauerbraten

Total Time: 2 hrs 24 mins Preparation Time: 24 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 lbs short rib of beef
• 2 cups catsup
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons horseradish
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• flour
• 6 tablespoons fat

Recipe

• 1 place ribs in a non-reactive bowl.
• 2 mix all ingredients, except for flour and fat and pour over the ribs.
• 3 cover and refrigerate overnight to marinate.
• 4 next day remove ribs from marinade, reserving marinade. drain well.
• 5 roll the ribs in the flour.
• 6 melt the fat and brown the ribs well on all sides.
• 7 drain, pour marinade over and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours til tender.

Sausage And Bean Casserole

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic (or to taste)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 -3 tablespoons oil
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (or use diced tomatoed with juice)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• salt and pepper
• 1 lb mostaccioli pasta, cooked to firm-tender and drained
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh italian parsley, chopped (or to taste)
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated (mozzeralla)

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 400 degrees.
• 2 grease a 13 x 9 casserole dish.
• 3 in a heavy large sautepan, saute the first 6 ingredients over medium-high heat until sausage and beef are brown, crumbling with a fork (about 5 minutes).
• 4 add in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and cayenne; simmer for 5 minuted, breaking up tomatoes with back of a spoon.
• 5 add in the kidney beans, and heat through just for a few minutes.
• 6 season with salt and pepper.
• 7 add in the cooked mostaccioli pasta, parmesan and parsley; toss to combine.
• 8 transfer to prepared baking dish.
• 9 sprinkle with the grated fontina or provolone.
• 10 bake for about 30 minutes, or until cheese melts -- delicious!

Oven Pot Roast With Carrots And Potatoes

Total Time: 4 hrs Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 blade roast, cut about 4 inches thick and weighing about 5 lbs.
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup water
• 6 medium carrots, peeled and cut in 2 inch cubes
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 3 medium onions, peeled and quartered

Recipe

• 1 sprinkle roast well with salt and pepper.
• 2 place in a large roasting pan.
• 3 add water, cover and cook roast for 1 1/2 hours in a 325* oven.
• 4 uncover and arrange vegetables around roast in pan.
• 5 recover and cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours longer or until meat and vegetables are both fork tender.

Roast Beef With Couscous

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs top round roast
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 1/4 cups beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups couscous
• 1 frozen tiny peas, thawed
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion

Recipe

• 1 place beef in an 8- by 12-inch roasting pan.
• 2 in a small bowl, mix wine, hoisin sauce, garlic, and coriander; brush evenly over beef.
• 3 roast in a 425 degree oven until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of roast registers 135 degrees for rare (about 35 minutes; after 25 minutes, check temperature every 5 minutes).
• 4 during roasting, brush beef 4 times with wine mixture.
• 5 if pan drippings begin to burn, add 4 to 6 tablespoons water to pan and stir to loosen browned bits.
• 6 transfer beef to a board and cover loosely.
• 7 combine any remaining wine mixture and all the pan juices, then measure; add enough broth to make 2 1/2 cups total.
• 8 pour broth mixture into roasting pan; bring to a boil stirring to loosen browned bits.
• 9 add couscous; return to a boil, stirring.
• 10 remove pan from heat, cover tightly with foil, and let stand until liquid is absorbed (about 5 minutes).
• 11 stir in peas, onions, and any juices that have accumulated around beef.

Hot Dog Egg Burritos

Total Time: 6 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 min

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 hot dogs
• 4 beaten eggs
• sliced american cheese or cheddar cheese
• 4 flour tortillas

Recipe

• 1 cut hot dogs in thin slices.
• 2 cook in small amount of butter until browned.
• 3 stir in beaten eggs and cook the scrambled eggs as usual. remove to plate.
• 4 top with slices of cheese and melt in the microwave for about 20secs.
• 5 roll up all ingredients in flour tortillas.

Sloppy Dogs - Ground Beef Sloppy Joes With Cheese In Hot Dog Bun

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 6 hamburger or 6 hot dog buns
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 brown ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat, and drain grease.
• 2 add tomato sauce and spices to meat. bring to boil, stirring, then turn to low, cover and cook 15 minutes.
• 3 spoon the meat mixture onto bun bottoms. top with cheeses and cover with bun tops.

Short Ribs

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3 lbs short rib of beef
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped, plus
• 2 more garlic cloves, chopped
• water
• beef broth, plus more for roasting
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 onion, sliced
• rice, for serving
• 1 cup salt
• 1/4 cup black pepper
• 1/4 cup garlic powder

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• 2 season ribs using house seasoning. lightly dust with 2 tablespoons flour.
• 3 in a dutch oven, place a small amount of oil. add the 2 garlic cloves and cook until lightly browned. add the ribs and brown on each side. add half water and half beef broth to cover ribs. bring to a boil. remove the ribs from the dutch oven and place in a casserole dish. add the remaining garlic, salt and pepper, onions, and about 1 cup broth to the ribs. roast ribs for 2 hours. serve over buttered rice.
• 4 house seasoning:
• 5 combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Roast Beef Lettuce Wraps

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 head iceberg lettuce
• 1 lb roast beef
• 1/4 lb cheddar cheese
• 1 -2 tomato
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise

Recipe

• 1 clean lettuce and gently pull apart. try to keep the lettuce leaves as large as possible so that they can hold the other ingredients. also, it is best to clean lettuce ahead of time and refrigerate it for a couple of hours. this will allow time for the water to dry off of the lettuce after rinsing it.
• 2 once the lettuce is ready, add the meat, cheese, tomato and mayonnaise to the center of the lettuce. then, fold the lettuce over the fillings.

" Sticky Chicky " Dump Chicken

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons oil (optional)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter (i use adam's all-natural creamy peanut butter)
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken pieces (i use 5-6 pieces, depending on size, i find that thighs or hindquarters work best)

Recipe

• 1 for immediate cooking:
• 2 preheat oven to 350°f
• 3 combine sauce ingredients and blend until smooth.
• 4 toss chicken with sauce and place into a large baking dish.
• 5 bake until chicken juices run clear (45-60 minutes for chicken pieces, or 20-30 minutes for chicken breasts).
• 6 for freezing:
• 7 combine sauce ingredients until smooth.
• 8 place sauce and chicken into a 1-gallon freezer bag.
• 9 shake to coat chicken.
• 10 lay flat in freezer.
• 11 to thaw and cook:
• 12 thaw completely.
• 13 preheat the oven to 350°f
• 14 empty the contents of the bag into a large baking dish and bake until the juices run clear (45-60 minutes for chicken pieces, or 20-30 minutes for chicken breasts).

Potato And Turkey Lyonnaise

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs red potatoes, scrubbed and sliced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 10 ounces skinless boneless turkey breasts, cut into thin strips
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• rosemary sprig

Recipe

• 1 cook the potatoes with 1/4 tsp of the salt in water to cover until just tender, about 5 minutes. pour off the water.
• 2 heat 2 tsp of the oil in a nonstick skillet. add the turkey and the remaining 1/2 tsp of salt and saute until the turkey is no longer pink. transfer to a place.
• 3 heat the reamining 2 tsp of oil in teh skillet. add the onions, rosemary, pepper, and sugar and saute until the onions are softened. add the potatoes and cook, stirring gently, until they are browned and very tender. return the turkey to the skillet and heat through. garnish with the rosemary sprigs and serve.
• 4 313 cal, 5g fat, 5 g fiber.

Lahm Biajeen (ground Meat Pizza)

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 55 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon yeast, dry
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 -3 1/2 cups flour, sifted
• 1 lb ground meat, lean
• 3 onions, medium, chopped
• 1 cup pine nuts
• salt
• pepper
• cinnamon

Recipe

• 1 mix the yeast with warm water, let stand for 5 minutes.
• 2 add over the oil, sugar, salt and flour. mix well.
• 3 knead the dough very well for 8-10 minutes. put in a greased bowl. turn dough in bowl, cover with a cloth and let stand in a warm place until double in size, about 45 minutes.
• 4 cut the dough into 5 portions. roll each portion into a circle 1/2 inch thick.
• 5 spread the fillings over the 5 circles. put into greased pans and bake at 350f for 30 minutes or until slightly brown. serve with yoghurt as main dish.

Short Ribs

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs boneless short ribs
• 5 cups water
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 small carrot, sliced
• 4 celery ribs (with leaves)
• 4 tablespoons fat
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups stock
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 4 tablespoons fat
• 1 small onion
• sour cream

Recipe

• 1 cut short ribs into 3 inch pieces.
• 2 in a heavy dutch oven add,water, 1st onion, carrot and celery.
• 3 bring to boil.
• 4 add short ribs.
• 5 simmer covered until nearly tender, for about 2 hours.
• 6 take the meat out and set aside.
• 7 strain the stock, set aside.
• 8 melt in the pot 4 tablespoons fat, whisk in 4 tablespoon flour and add 3 cups of stock, while whisking.
• 9 (add a little water to make up 3 cups,if necessary) season with salt and pepper and curry powder.
• 10 in a heavy frypan heat 4 tablespoons fat, add 1 small sliced onion, saute till lightly browned.
• 11 add the meat to the frypan and brown it.
• 12 pour half of the gravy over it.
• 13 place the frypan uncovered in a moderate oven, 325 degrees for about 45 minutes until the meat gets brown and crisp.
• 14 baste it occasionally with the drippings.
• 15 reheat the remaining gravy.
• 16 season it and add 2 or 3 tablespoons sour cream place the meat on a hot platter, pour the gravy around it.
• 17 serve it piping hot.

Sloppy Joe Bake

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb lean ground beef, cooked and drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can manwich sloppy joe mix (or try sloppy joes)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup bisquick baking mix
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 400 degrees.
• 2 stir cooked beef and manwich in 9 inch square pan.
• 3 sprinkle with cheese.
• 4 stir bisquick, milk and egg until blended.
• 5 pour over beef mixture.
• 6 bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Sausage And Bean Soup With Plantains

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb dried navy beans or 1 lb great northern bean
• 1 cup water
• 1 lb sweet sausage, rolled into small balls
• 3 slices bacon
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 lemon (grated rind and 1 tablespoon. juice )
• 2 -3 bananas, ripe but firm, peeled and sliced (or 2 ripe plantains)

Recipe

• 1 place beans in a soup pot. cover with water, add salt, and boil for 5 minutes. remove from heat, cover, and let stand for at least an hour.
• 2 in a skillet cook bacon until crisp. remove bacon, pat dry on paper towls, and add to beans.
• 3 brown sausage balls in bacon fat and add to beans.
• 4 cook onion and garlic in remaining fat until translucent. add to beans.
• 5 cover beans mixture and simmer for one hour or until beans are tender.
• 6 add the remaining ingredients except the bananas, cover, and simmer for 30 more minutes.
• 7 add bananas just long enough to warm through but not get mushy. if you're using plantains, you should add those in with the spices and tomato paste to cook through.

" The Works" Crock Pot Chili

Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 lbs extra lean ground beef
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans with chipotle pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can beef broth
• 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced chilies
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

Recipe

• 1 cook ground beef, garlic, onion, and red pepper over medium high heat.
• 2 drain excess fat and put in crockpot.
• 3 combine all remaining ingredients in crockpot and stir well.
• 4 cook on low for 6-8 hours.

"chipotle Grilled Chicken Breasts"

Total Time: 38 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 -6 boneless chicken breasts
• 1/8 cup chipotle hot sauce
• 1/4 cup lemon dipping extra virgin olive oil
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in large ziplock, place boneless chicken breasts, salt, freshly ground pepper and lemon dipping extra virgin olive oil, closing bag tightly and marinating for 1/2 an hour, at least.
• 2 in hot heavy stove top grill, lightly cover with lemon dipping extra virgin olive oil, place chicken pieces.
• 3 cook for 3-4 minutes, turn and brush with chipotle pepper sauce.
• 4 turn once again and brush with remaining chipotle pepper sauce.
• 5 remove from grill and serve with some lemon wedges and a side salad.

Roast Beef Cooked With Red Wine And Blackcurrant Squash

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 kg joint of beef
• 1 pint blackcurrant squash
• 1 pint red wine
• 2 pints water
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 onions, quartered
• 4 garlic cloves

Recipe

• 1 in a hot pan with a bit of oil, seal the beef joint.
• 2 bring to the boil the wine, squash and water and add garlic, onions, thyme, salt and pepper.
• 3 add roasting joint and boil for 1.5 hours.
• 4 remove beef and set aside to rest.
• 5 sieve the sauce, so you are left with the liquid only.
• 6 place the liquid in a pot and bring to the boil, adding a little cornflour and when heat reduced, add some cream.
• 7 season to taste and serve.
• 8 great accompaniment to roast potatoes and mixed roast vegetables.

Short Ribs Contadina

Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 lbs beef short ribs
• 1 onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste with italian spices
• 2 2/3 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ground pepper
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. add ribs; cook until browned on both sides.
• 2 add onion and cook for 1 minute.
• 3 combine tomato paste, water, salt and pepper in small bowl. pour over ribs; cover.
• 4 simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours. add carrots; simmer, covered, for additional 30 minutes or until ribs are tender.

Roast Beef Hash

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• cooking spray
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups shredded cooked lean beef
• 2 cups peeled and cubed cooked potatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 coat large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot.
• 2 sauté onion, bell pepper and garlic until tender.
• 3 add beef and potatoes to skillet; sprinkle with herbs. cook over medium heat until meat and potatoes are browned, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. season to taste with salt and pepper.

Sausage & Zucchini Ratatoulie

Total Time: 17 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 lb polish kielbasa sausage, sliced
• 2 -3 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (10 ounce) can rotel tomatoes & chilies
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 slice sausage and zucchini. brown the sausage in oil on medium for a few minutes stirring often. add onion, garlic and zucchini and continue stirring often for 5 minutes until the sausage is browned and vegetables are done but not over cooked. add tomatoes, cover and simmer until heated through. salt & pepper to taste. serve alone with bread or over hot cooked rice. serves 3 - 4.

Roast Beef Hash

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups leftover roast beef, slices and small bits, shredded
• 2 cups leftover boiled potatoes, diced
• 2 medium onions, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 -2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce (optional)
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 sauté the onions until they're transparent.
• 2 add the shredded beef and cook until the pieces start to turn crispy.
• 3 add the potatoes and stir constantly.
• 4 otherwise, they'll become gummy.
• 5 continue to sauté all ingredients until they are browned and crunchy.
• 6 add salt and pepper to taste.

Short-cut Chili Con Carne

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained

Recipe

• 1 in skillet brown beef, breaking up with fork until lightly browned.
• 2 pour off fat.
• 3 in crock-pot combine meat with rest of the ingredients.
• 4 cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours.
• 5 remove bay leaf.

Potato And Sausage Bake

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 lb sausage links, cut into 1/2in pieces (about 4)
• 1 red peppers or 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon onion flakes, divided
• 5 medium red potatoes, cut into 3/4in cubes
• 1/3 cup wine or 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f.
• 2 spray a 9in square baking pan with cooking spray.
• 3 in a med skillet over med heat, cook sausage until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• 4 place on paper towels to drain.
• 5 spoon sausage into prepared pan.
• 6 top with pepper and garlic, sprinkle with 1/2 of oregano and onion flakes.
• 7 place potatoes in a single layer over pepper.
• 8 pour wine or broth over potatoes.
• 9 sprinkle with paprika and remaining oregano and onion.
• 10 bake until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.

Roast Beef

Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 (2 1/2 lb) beef round roast
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup brewed coffee
• 1 cup water, divided
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe

• 1 brown roast on all sides in a dutch oven.
• 2 add onion and cook until transparent.
• 3 add coffee, 3/4 cup water, bouillon, basil, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper.
• 4 cover and simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
• 5 combine flour and remaining water in a bowl stir as you add some of the liquid from the pan.
• 6 now pour this mixture into pan; cook and stir until thick.
• 7 slice and serve.

Short Cut King Ranch Chicken

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
• 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa (as hot as you like)
• 1 (8 ounce) bag of shredded mexican monterey jack cheese
• 12 flour tortillas

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350.
• 2 cook the chicken in olive oil, salt and pepper.
• 3 shred the meat.
• 4 while chicken is cooking, mix the salsa and the cream of chicken in a large bowl.
• 5 put a layer of tortillas in the casserole dish, completely cover the bottom.
• 6 pour half of mixture and spread to cover tortillas
• 7 spread half of the chicken over the mixture.
• 8 spread half the cheese over the chicken.
• 9 repeat steps 3 - 6 to form second layer.
• 10 bake 30 min until cheese is bubbling.
• 11 take out and let it cool.

Sloppy Joe Restaurant Recipe

Total Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2-1 teaspoon salt (start with 1/2 tsp., then add more salt near end of cooking time, if desired)
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard (recipe called for plochman's brand mild yellow mustard)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 lb lean ground beef (recipe called for ground round beef)
• 1 medium onion, diced 1/4-inch by 1/4-inch square
• 5 hamburger buns (use quality buns. hoagie buns are delicious, just cut in half to equal 1 bun)

Recipe

• 1 in a small mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the ketchup, salt, vinegar, sugar, mustard, and chili powder; mix well and set aside.
• 2 in a large frying pan or skillet, brown the ground beef and onions over medium-high heat until the beef no longer shows any visible signs of raw meat, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it is being cooked. reduce the heat to low.
• 3 drain as much fat from the meat as possible by simply tilting the pan and letting the fat pool at the bottom. spoon the fat into an empty tin can and discard. extra fat may be removed by pressing a double layer of plain, paper toweling against the meat.
• 4 add the ketchup mixture to the cooked ground beef and onions; mix to combine.
• 5 cook the ground beef and sauce mixture on low and simmer, uncovered, until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently to prevent it from burning on the bottom.
• 6 yield: this recipe serves 5 people with about 3/4 cup meat mixture per person.

Sloppy Joe Pizza

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground beef (may sub. with ground turkey)
• 3/4 cup frozen corn (defrosted)
• 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 1 large prepared pizza crust (12inch)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• 2 brown meat over medium heat until no longer pink.
• 3 drain.
• 4 stir corn, bbq sauce, green onions into meat.
• 5 place pizza crust on baking sheet, and spoon meat mixture onto the crust.
• 6 sprinkle top with cheese.
• 7 bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
• 8 serve.

"cuban" Burgers

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 hamburger patties
• 4 hamburger buns
• 1/2 lb thinly sliced ham
• 1/2 lb sliced cheese (swiss or provolone preferably)

Recipe

• 1 preheat grill to medium high.
• 2 wrap bricks or other heavy object in aluminum foil and place on grill.
• 3 grill burgers until less than desired doneness(e.g. cook to medium for medium-well).
• 4 meanwhile, spread desired condiments on both sides of all buns.
• 5 top both sides of all buns with ham and cheese.
• 6 assemble burgers and wrap in aluminum foil.
• 7 place bundles back on the grill and press with the bricks or other heavy objects and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
• 8 unwrap bundles and enjoy.

Sloppy Joe Pot Pie

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ground turkey, cooked and drained
• 1 small diced onion
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/16 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• 1/4 teaspoon season salt
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz)
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup bisquick, gluten free mix

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 400°f lightly grease bottom only of 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with shortening or cooking spray. in 10-inch skillet, make the #302401. stir in sloppy joe sauce and cheese. spoon into baking dish.
• 2 in medium bowl, stir together remaining ingredients until blended. pour over sloppy joe mixture.
• 3 bake about 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Potato And Sausage Hotpot

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 lb fat sausage, sliced
• 18 ounces floury potatoes, sliced thinly
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard (optional)
• 1/2 pint hot chicken stock or 1/2 pint vegetable stock
• 3 ounces mature cheddar cheese, grated
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a large frying pan with a lid and fry the onion and sausages until starting to brown.
• 2 add the potato slices and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden.
• 3 season with salt and pepper.
• 4 add the mustard, if using, to the stock, then pour into the pan.
• 5 cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
• 6 preheat the grill to medium.
• 7 scatter the cheese over the top of the potatoes and put the pan under the grill for 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
• 8 serve with steamed vegetables.

Rosemary-lemon Cornish Game Hens With Roasted Potatoes

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided (or to taste)
• 2 (1 1/4 lb) cornish hens
• 1/2 lemon, halved
• 2 cups cubed yukon gold potatoes or 2 cups red potatoes
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°; in a small bowl, combine the rosemary, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
• 2 remove and discard the giblets from the hens; rinse hens with cold water; pat dry.
• 3 remove skin, trim excess fat.
• 4 work with 1 hen at a time: place 1 lemon piece in the cavity of the hen, tie ends of legs together with twine.
• 5 lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under hen (repeat with remaining hen and lemon piece).
• 6 rub hens with rosemary mixture.
• 7 place hens, breast side up, on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
• 8 toss potato with oil; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper; arrange potatoes around hens.
• 9 insert a meat thermometer into meaty part of a thigh, making sure not to touch bone.
• 10 remove twine from lets; bake at 375° for 1 hour or until thermometer reads 180°.

Roast Beef And Cheese Rollups

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pint ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1 lb shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 lb deli sliced roast beef (about 1/4 "inch" thick)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375.
• 2 in a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, italian seasoning and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
• 3 mix well.
• 4 place one tablespoons of cheese mixture onto a slice of beef and roll up.
• 5 repeat with remaining beef slices.
• 6 spread 1/2 cup of the spaghetti sauce over the bottom of 9x13 inch pan.
• 7 place beef rolls, seam side down over the bottom of the pan.
• 8 pour remaining sauce over the rolls.
• 9 bake, covered for 40 minutes.
• 10 sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over the rolls, and continue to bake, uncovered for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Short Ribs Provençale W/ Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 lbs meaty beef short ribs
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery, finely chopped
• 12 whole garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon dried herbes de provence
• 2 cups red zinfandel wine
• 2 1/2 cups canned beef broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup about water
• 24 baby carrots, peeled
• 1/2 cup nicois olive
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• creme fraiche mashed potatoes
• 3 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, quartered
• 2/3 cup creme fraiche or 2/3 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 325°f heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. working in batches, add ribs to pot and brown well, turning often, about 8 minutes per batch. using tongs, transfer ribs to large bowl.
• 2 pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot or add oil as necessary to measure 2 tablespoons. add onion, chopped carrot, and celery and cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are soft, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. add garlic, flour, and herbes de provence; stir 1 minute. add wine and 2 cups broth; bring to boil over high heat, scraping up browned bits. add tomatoes with juices and bay leaf. return ribs and any accumulated juices to pot. if necessary, add enough water to pot to barely cover ribs. bring to boil.
• 3 cover pot tightly and transfer to oven. bake until ribs are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours 15 minutes. (can be made 1 day ahead. cool slightly, then refrigerate uncovered until cold. cover and keep refrigerated. bring to simmer before continuing.).
• 4 add remaining 1/2 cup broth, peeled baby carrots, and niçois olives to pot; press carrots gently to submerge. cover, return to oven and continue cooking at 350°f until carrots are tender, about 15 minutes. discard bay leaf. transfer short ribs and carrots to platter. tent with foil to keep warm. if necessary, boil sauce to thicken slightly. season to taste with salt and pepper. pour sauce over short ribs. sprinkle with parsley.
• 5 serve with crème fraîche mashed potatoes.
• 6 cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 25 minutes. drain. return potatoes to pot. add crème fraîche and butter; mash until smooth. season with salt and pepper. (potatoes can be made 2 hours ahead. let stand at room temperature. rewarm over low heat, stirring frequently.).
• 7 herbes de provence * a dried herb mixture available at specialty foods stores and in the spice section of some markets. a mix of dried thyme, basil, savory, and fennel seeds can be substituted.
• 8 nicois** small brine-cured black olives; available at italian markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

Sloppy Joe Cups

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground beef
• manwich sloppy joe mix (or sauce of choice)
• 1 can pillsbury grands refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 brown ground beef.
• 2 add sauce according to can or mix recipe.
• 3 grease muffin tin approx 10.
• 4 pre heat oven to bisquit temperature required.
• 5 take a bisquit,roll out enough to cover muffin hole.
• 6 place in tin and fill with sloppy joe mix.
• 7 repeat until all bisquits and holes are used.
• 8 sprinkle with cheese and bake.
• 9 bisquit will cook around meat and make a cute"cupcake like" meal for all to enjoy.

Sloppy Joe Pie

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/3 cup onion, chopped (1 1/2 ounces)
• 2 stalks celery, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons splenda sugar substitute
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (used light, and slightly less)
• 1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 8 ounces fat-free cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 brown the hamburger with the onion, celery and garlic; drain fat. add the tomato sauce, splenda, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. mix well and let simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or so just to blend the flavors.
• 2 put the meat mixture in the bottom of a greased (i used icbinb) glass pie plate; mix in about half the cheese. spread remaining cheese over the top. beat the eggs in a small bowl and whisk in the mayo, cream. pour custard mixture evenly over the cheese.
• 3 bake at 350º for 30-35 minutes until nicely browned. let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Rosemary Roasted Lamb Tenderloin

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/4 cup dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 3 (1 lb) lamb tenderloin

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well.
• 2 set aside 1/3 cup; cover and refrigerate.
• 3 in a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lamb and remaining marinade.
• 4 seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight.
• 5 drain and discard marinade from meat.
• 6 place meat in a roasting pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• 7 pour the reserved marinade on top.
• 8 bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees f for 40-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees f.
• 9 let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Italian Quiche (with Pepperoni, Mushrooms, & Olives)

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup diced pepperoni
• 4 ounces sliced black olives
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup mushroom, sliced
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 chopped green onions
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl, combine diced pepperoni, sliced black olives, chopped green bell pepper, sliced mushrooms, shredded mozzarella cheese, and chopped green onions; mix well. spread evenly in a 9-inch unbaked pie crust.
• 2 in a bowl, combine eggs, half-and-half, salt, and oregano; mix well. pour over the cheese mixture and bake at 375°f for 30 minutes, or until light brown. let stand for 10 minutes before serving.