Tag: meats

Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff

Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff

Beef stroganoff is one of those classics from back in the 1970’s, cream of mushroom soup, tender stewed beef and wide egg noodles. I alway feel a little nostalgic with this dish. It just brings me back to childhood. My mom would always make this 

Parmesan and Peppercorn crusted Beef Tenderloin with Asparagus, Potatoes and Red Wine Balsamic Reduction

Parmesan and Peppercorn crusted Beef Tenderloin with Asparagus, Potatoes and Red Wine Balsamic Reduction

  I recently cooked a special birthday dinner for a good friend and his wife. It was a surprise rooftop dinner over looking the city of St. Paul, there was sparkly lights, flowers and so much love as a record player played in the background. 

Braised Beef with Tagliatelle and an Apple Cider Reduction

Braised Beef with Tagliatelle and an Apple Cider Reduction

  Happy Halloween everyone!! With fall in full swing there’s nothing I love more than brewing a pot of coffee, lighting some candles and making fall comfort food all day long! I made this for Sunday dinner. It takes about 5-6 hours for the beef 

Rosemary Lavender Braised Lamb

Rosemary Lavender Braised Lamb

  I made this dish at work the other day and it is absolute pure comfort food at it’s finest. The lamb is so rich tender and falling apart. The lavender gives it such a nice floral note while the wine and lemons just brighten 

Ground Lamb Stuffed Naan

Ground Lamb Stuffed Naan

  Lately I’ve been loving making homemade naan, which is an Indian flatbread. In doing some research I found a bunch of stuffed naans. So I had to try my twist on it. I stuffed it with ground lamb, feta and spinach, and topped it off 

BBQ Beef Sandwiches with Slaw and Homemade Pickles

BBQ Beef Sandwiches with Slaw and Homemade Pickles

  We had a couple of friends over last night for dinner, so I wanted a dinner that didn’t need a lot of dishes. Fast clean up! This BBQ is so rich, smoky, spicy all the flavors just melt together and the longer it sits 

Apple Brats with Spiced Apple Sauce

Apple Brats with Spiced Apple Sauce

    Happy apple season!! We went to the apple orchard on Sunday and filled up with tons of apples and found these awesome apple brats, so I had to make these. The apple sauce is so rich and delicious and easy to make. Your 

French Dip

French Dip

This one is a big family favorite! My mom used to make this as a family meal and we just loved it! With just a few simple ingredients you will have everyone asking for more! Ingredients 1 (3 lb.) Beef chuck roast 1 1/2 cup 

Chicken Tostadas

Chicken Tostadas

  These are an explosion of flavors and colors, and the great thing about these is you can top them with anything you want! Perfect for any fiesta or along with a margarita! Ingredients  4 corn tortillas 2 chicken breasts 1 cup corn 1 cup 

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

So much beautiful lettuce at the market I couldn’t resist! These are such quick little wraps to make, and so easy. Not to mention, they are full of color and packed with flavor! For Peanut Sauce: Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 tbsp. garlic, 

Herbed Turkey Sliders

Herbed Turkey Sliders

Ingredients 1 lb. ground turkey 2 tbsp. fresh herbs chopped (I use parsley and basil in here) 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, cored, seeded, sliced 4-6 fresh basil leaves white cheddar cheese, sliced 4 Ciabatta buns Directions 

Steak and Arugula Tart

Steak and Arugula Tart

This is so much fun to make, and so easy. I love watching the puffed pastry rise and fall in the oven. The flavors just compliment each other so wonderfully. When baking the puffed pastry, make sure to poke enough holes in it so it