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Test Kitchen Tuesdays: Irish Beef Stew & Colcannon

By Judy on March 15, 2011 in Beef, Fruit & Vegetables, Test Kitchen Tuesdays

Thursday is St. Patrick’s Day so early on I wanted to make Irish food this week. We don’t really celebrate St. Patrick’s; however, I see it as a fun way to learn and expand the recipe file, which is what Test Kitchen Tuesday is all about. Even though corned beef and cabbage is a common meal [...]

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Osso Buco Style Beef Short Ribs

By Judy on March 7, 2011 in Beef, Italian, Main Courses, Recipes

A few months ago at one of our favorite restaurants, Paravicini’s Italian Bistro, we ordered the special, which was short ribs, osso buco style—and it was special, indeed—one of the best Italian dinners we have had. We asked how it was prepared, of course, because my husband suggested I try to make it at home [...]

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Fajita Salad w/ Cilantro-Lime Dressing

By Judy on March 2, 2011 in Beef, Recipes, Salads, Sauces & Dressings

Leftover Fajitas are eaten rather quickly around our house, so if there is any hope to have a Fajita Salad, we have to claim what remains right away. Fajita beef, peppers, mushrooms, and onions over a bed of tender greens and avocado with a cilantro-lime dressing will make you think twice about getting wrapped-up in [...]

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Light ‘Em if You’ve Got ‘Em

By Judy on February 19, 2011 in Beef, Chicken & Poultry, Fish & Seafood, Fruit & Vegetables, Recipes

So what do you do when you have a Saturday in February with temperatures above 50°? Grill here; grill now. As much as I love the soups and comfort foods of winter, it is so good to enjoy the reminiscent flavors of summer when there is a break in the weather. Yes, it is even [...]

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The Ultimate Meatball Sandwich

By Judy on February 7, 2011 in Beef, Main Courses, Party Foods, Recipes, Soaked Grains

My Ultimate Meatball Sandwich recipe was published at AT&T Food & Home, how fun is that?! When this recipe was featured last year, I made it with Ciabatta as shown above. Now, we make these with French rolls made from soaked grains, so this delicious sandwich just got healthier. Tender meatballs dressed in savory tomato [...]

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Scampi-Style Tenderloin Steak: Casual Friday or Valentine Feast

By Judy on January 31, 2011 in Beef, Celebrations, Fish & Seafood, Recipes

When Colorado weather hits the 60′s in January, it is time to take a break from the comfort foods of winter and grill a steak. Inspired to take it up a notch, I decided to accent the steaks with Shrimp Scampi—AMAZING! Grilled first then finished in the pan of scampi, the butter, wine, and garlic [...]

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Skillet Beef Fajitas

By Judy on January 27, 2011 in Beef, Mexican, Recipes

Part of Tex-Mex cuisine, fajitas is grilled skirt steak served with onions and peppers to fill warmed tortillas. This recipe, though less traditional, incorporates the flavors of lime, cumin, and smoke flavoring in the Fajita Seasoning Mix for a non-grilled version ideal for a one-skillet supper. Increase the mushrooms and feed a crowd or play-up [...]

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Beef Jerky: Easier Than You Think

By Judy on October 29, 2010 in Beef, Recipes

There’s just something about a new kitchen appliance that inspires me. It is a little bit like having a new hammer—everything starts to look like a nail. In this case, it is a new dehydrator. There is nothing exotic about it, just a simple Nesco American Harvest 4-tray model with one knob for temperature control. [...]

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Hearty Beef Chili

By Judy on October 18, 2010 in Beef, Main Courses, Recipes, Soups / Stews

It’s Monday night in October, which means another chance to watch football and enjoy a warm, hearty meal like Beef Chili. Sure, turkey chili has its place, but tonight its beef for dinner and a lot of it in this chili recipe—the carnivores in your life will love you for it. Serve with cheddar cornbread, [...]