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We're all told not to eat too much red meat, so when you do, you should enjoy it and treat it as something special and delicious. Imagine lighting the BBQ and not having a nice juicy steak to toss on? Whenever someone graduates, gets promoted at work, comes into extra money or any special occasion; the best way to treat ourselves or others is a steak. Pull out the herbs and spices, season well, cook well and serve with some tasty sides. Open that bottle of wine or scotch. I mean you've already splurged on the meat, so why not go all out. Then, on the other hand, some cuts of beef are a bit more pedestrian, but should get the same treatment and I'll show you ways to achieve that.
I dedicate this page to beef and all those who love it. These are just a small handful of my favourites, with many more to come. Just click on the photo for the recipes!
EYE OF ROUND ROAST
Roasting a whole chicken is one of the easieast things you can do. I've seen alot of cooking shows and read as many cookbooks, and they'll all give you really elaborate recipes on how to acheive roasted perfection. Starting with a hot oven then lowering the temp, slathering the bird with butter (even under the skin) These are good ways to cook a chiken, but not necessary. This is the easiest way and it will be the BEST you have ever had, I guarantee it!
SPICY & MEATY ITALIAN OMELETTE
Got leftover roast beef? Love eggs? This recipe will give new life, I promise. I love spicy food and this one delivers. The endorphins, the sweat of the brow, the runny nose...I love it all! A spicy dish lets you know you're alive, you are in the moment. You can't escape, or just eat for the sake of eating. Heat grabs your attention, doesn't give in and will not be ignored. Hungover? Sinus cold? Crank up the heat...it'll cure what ails ya!
BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH RED CHARD, TOMATO & FETA SALSA
Roasting a whole chicken is one of the easieast things you can do. I've seen alot of cooking shows and read as many cookbooks, and they'll all give you really elaborate recipes on how to acheive roasted perfection. Starting with a hot oven then lowering the temp, slathering the bird with butter (even under the skin) These are good ways to cook a chiken, but not necessary. This is the easiest way and it will be the BEST you have ever had, I guarantee it!
COWBOY STEAK & CHIMICHURRI
Beef! When you crave steak, nothing is better than this cut. It's a tenderloin with the bone left in, some may use as a "handle" and just pick it up and start gnawing. When this well seasoned steak hits the grill, you start to get excited and you can't help salivating or even foaming at the mouth and I can't think of anything that goes with this huge hunk of meat better than an herbacious and garlicky Argentinian chimichurri. Once you try this ridiculously good and easy steak sauce, you'll make every time you have steak, I guarantee it! Sometimes I make steak just to have chimichurri.
SPICY & MEATY
SPAGHETTI ARRABIATA
Got leftover roast beef? This recipe will give new life, I promise. I love spicy food and this one delivers. The endorphins, the sweat of the brow, the runny nose...I love it all! A spicy dish lets you know you're alive, you are in the moment. You can't escape, or just eat for the sake of eating. Heat grabs your attention, doesn't give in and will not be ignored. Hungover? Sinus cold? Crank up the heat...it'll cure what ails ya!
CHILLI BENNY & GRAINY MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE
If you really want to impress someone with an unforgetable breakfast (or dinner), try this recipe. It's really easy and delicious, I promise. I'll give you one of my favourite chilli recipes that has most chomping at the bit to have some. I really love the contrasts of the , crunchy english muffin, the soft basted egg with a runny yolk, the spicy chilli and the creamy sauce. You'll find that all the flavours and textures compliment each other really nicely.
ENGLISH COTTAGE PIE
This cottage pie is a warming dish on a cold day. I use creamed peas and this is will give you a really nice crusty top. I'd like to say that I first had this in some remote part of England on a cold and blustery day, but I didn't. I wanted to make my favourite comfort food of all time...Acadian Sheppard's Pie (Pate Chinois) and I had no corn, so I used peas and it was delicious! I like to make this pie on a Sunday morning, go play outside for the afternoon and just pop it in the oven when we get home. Makes a great lunch, and a good use for leftover mashed potatoes.
CAMPFIRE BURGER DOG
These are the best campfire treat! I like to make them, roll them and freeze them, and then just toss them in the cooler and they thaw slowly while keeping everything cold in the meantime. When everyone else is skewering their dogs, offer them these and all will be pleasantly surprised...and you only need to bring one kind of bun, which saves room! Just stab them with a stick, like you would a weinie and cook over the open fire.
BEEFY, BLUE CHEESE & MUSHROOM RAVIOLI WITH BALSAMIC CREAM
This is a really unique dish. I love how the ravioli filling both contrasts and compliments the sauce. The earthiness of the mushrooms and spinach really get along with the tangy blue cheese and balsamic sauce. Some will say that vinegar and dairy should never mix, but you need to try this. Truly memorable and delicious!
MORE TO COME...
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