The long-braising tenderizes this inexpensive cut of meat and cooks the flavours of the olives, onions and raisins into every bite. Use also this recipe for beef short ribs and use six short ribs but omit the cumin, kosher salt and pepper rub, and halve the amount of tomato juice and red wine. Or just add one cup of beef broth. Ingredients : 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 3-1/2 lb. boneless beef shoulder 1 tbsp. ground cumin 1 tbsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. freshly cracked black pepper 2 cups tomato juice 1 cup dry red wine 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted green olives 1/3 cup pickled white […] Read more »
Classic Braised Lamb Shanks
These are the best lamb shanks ever! They are slow cooked and end up richly glazed with sauce. Ingredients : 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 4 lamb shanks 2 tsp. chopped freshly rosemary (or 1 tsp. dried) salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup chopped onions 1 tsp. chopped garlic 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 cup red wine 3 cups beef stock 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1 strip orange rind (about 1 inch wide) 2 tbsp. chopped parsley Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat oil in large casserole over medium-high heat. Sprikle […] Read more »
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Classic Prime Rib Roast with Pan Gravy
Nothing beats the mouth-watering smell of a succulent, juicy roast in the oven. Roasts are symbols of celebrations and festivities. The best roast beef is a prime rib. The first cut (from the first rib) has more of the central eye of meat and less of the fattier cap, although many people love the rich taste of the cap. Ingredients : 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. finely chopped garlic 1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary or thyme (or 1 tsp., if using dried) 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 rib roast (about 5 to 6 lb.) salt and freshly ground pepper […] Read more »
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Spiced Sweet Pork
This cinnamon and coriander dusting is scrumptious. Cook the pork until it is still slightly pink so it stays juicy and tender. Ingredients : 2 pork tenderloins (each cut in 4 pieces) 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 tsp. ground coriander salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup red wine 1/4 cup sherry vinegar 1 tsp. honey 1 cup chicken stock Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare an ovenproof skillet. Season pork with cinnamon, coriander, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large prepared skillet over medium-high heat. Fry pork for about 1 to 2 minutes […] Read more »
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Old Fashioned Beef Stew
Ingredients : 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt (optional) 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1-1/2 lb. stewing beef, cut into (4 cm) cubes 2 medium onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp. dried marjoram 1 bay leaf 1 cup red wine (or additional beef stock) 3 tbsp. tomato paste 3 cups low-sodium beef stock 5 carrots 2 stalks celery 1-1/2 lb. potatoes 12 oz. green beans 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Cooking Procedures : Combine flour, salt (if using) and pepper in a heavy plastic bag. In batches, add beef to flour mixture and […] Read more »
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Italian Style Braised Beef
This rich beef braise makes a good family dinner. Serve it with pasta or rice on the side. Ingredients : 2 tbsp. olive oil 1-1/2 lb. stewing beef, cut in 2 inch pieces salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup diced pancetta 1 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1 tsp. chopped garlic 1 cup red wine 2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary (or 1/2 tsp. dried) 1 cup beef or chicken stock 2 cups chopped canned or fresh tomatoes 1 bay leaf Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare a casserole. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pat beef […] Read more »