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Stove Top Beef Pot Roast! This is how my Mother taught me to make a Pot Roast with vegetables. It is all done on the stovetop. My family loves this roast. It’s so tender and moist. A classic and comforting dish that is perfect for …
Crawfish Gratin is a delectable and indulgent dish that combines the rich flavors of crawfish, cheese, and creamy sauce. This Louisiana-inspired recipe begins with succulent crawfish tails, which are cooked to perfection. They are then smothered in a velvety cheese sauce. The sauce, often made …
This risotto recipe is so satisfying because there’s nothing quite like creamy, savory rice. It’s so delicious and filling, it’s almost a meal in itself! You do need to tend to the stove for 30 minutes for stirring, but it’s definitely worth the effort. I …
This is a variation on a classical Osso Bucco preparation, using beef instead of veal. Risotto or a Savory Bread Pudding would be wonderful accompaniments to this. I have adapted this recipe to serve 4. Veal shanks for Osso Bucco cost $18.99 per pound. Beef …
Rich. Savory. Succulent. These are just a few of the words that describe White Wine Chicken Stew. The chicken is braised to a wonderful juiciness and the potatoes are cooked to tender fluffiness. Oh, and there’s bacon. Obviously! It can’t be indulgent without bacon, and …
Sounds fancy but really it’s pretty simple. It just means Chicken Cooked in a French Style. Sometimes this recipe calls for the chicken to be pounded thin but this recipe did not. And I liked the fact that the chicken was plump which provided for …
This tender meat is topped with a simple, tangy glaze that is so tasty. Leftovers make excellent Reuben sandwiches. TOTAL TIME: Prep: 3-1/2 hours Bake: 25 min. + standing. YIELD: 8 Ingredients Glaze: Directions Place corned beef and contents of seasoning packet + 1/3 cup …
For the purists out there who may scoff at this recipe I understand. You just can’t beat a slow-cooked pork butt from a Wood-Fired spit. But for those of us who don’t have a pit nor the time to tend to pit for 10 to …
A delicious make-ahead recipe that you can freeze for later, then warm up to serve your family or guest. That’s just good time management. Gives you more time to spend with your friends and family instead of cooking. TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 40 min. …
This Hungarian-style goulash is a thick beef stew that is great served over buttered noodles and garnished with sour cream. Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs. Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Ingredients Directions: Season beef with salt and black pepper. Heat vegetable …