For dinner tonight, a friend came over to catch up on girltime. I prepared a quick dinner that was light, flavorful and used what I had on hand, since the hubby to the car to work today. (And it was a perfect chance to cook beef for myself since my hubby doesn’t eat beef!) With [...]
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The following recipe was used for my Steam Buns cooking class. You can read about my class and get other links to recipes HERE.
Mongolian Beef Filling
2 bunches green onion, cut in 1 inch pieces1 lb lean beef, sliced thinsalt & pepper to taste1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder2 tablespoons cornstarch1 onion, diced3-4 cloves [...]
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The following recipe was prepared for my Tamales cooking class. You can read about my class and get other links to recipes HERE.
Beef & chorizo filling
4 lbs lean ground beef1 pkg of beef chorizo (2 large links)1 packet of Sazon seasoning1 large onion, finely diced2-4 garlic cloves, minced
In a large skillet, brown chorizo and ground [...]
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One of our staple dishes I resort to whenever we have leftovers is fried rice. It’s a dish that we make to use up leftover veggies and meats we have on hand… and the rice we use is always cold. That’s key for perfect fried rice, just like what you’d get at Chinese restaurants and [...]
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The following recipe was featured for my Thai Cooking Class. You can read and view other recipes from the class HERE.
Pad Si Ew(sweet soy sauce noodles)Joelen’s recipe
1 onion, sliced3-4 cloves garlic, minced4 tablespoons oil1 lb sliced chicken, pork or beef (your choice)4 tablespoons black soy sauce4 tablespoons regular or lite soy sauce2-3 tablespoons granulated [...]
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This recipe was made for my 2007 Holiday Party featuring an Italian inspired menu. You can read about it and view the additional recipes I made for this event HERE.
Beef osso buco
3lb. beef shanks
salt & pepper to taste
onion & garlic powder to taste
olive oil for browning
2 cups cabernet sauvignon wine1 onion, chopped3 large cloves [...]
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Last night I defrosted what I thought were beef shanks. While on my way home, I decided to do an asian twist on a beef osso bucco. However when I went to get started, I realized I defrosted some beef chuck instead! It worked out great because it’s been awhile since I had made a [...]
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We made these appetizers during the holiday appetizer cooking class I hosted. You can view pictures, the entire appetizer menu and get links to the other recipes from the class HERE.
Baked BBQ Meatballs
Cooking spray1 lb ground beef1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon BBQ rub seasoningsalt & pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degreesPrepare [...]
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What’s a cuisine I haven’t had in a while? Thai! Rather than hitting up the nearest Thai restaurant (several are within walking distance from me) I decided to make some Thai Basil Beef Stir Fry . It allowed me to use up some veggies on hand and savor some favorite Thai flavors.Here’s my recipe for [...]
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Tonight I was in the mood for a rich fall meal… and had some leftover port wine to use. So to hit the spot, I made braised beef shanks in a port wine sauce. Here’s my recipe for port braised beef shanks…
4 beef shankssalt, pepper, italian seasoning to tasteolive oil2 cloves garlic, mincedmiripoix: 1/2 cup [...]
Filed under: Beef, Carrots, Celery, Garlic, Olive oil, Onion, Peas, Rosemary, Thyme, Wine: Port | Leave a Comment »
