Ingredients : 4 pcs. bacon strips 1-1/2 lb. beef, cut into chunks 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 onion, chopped 1 can (156 mL) tomato paste or 1 can (398 mL) tomato sauce 1-1/2 cup water 10 small white onions, whole 1 bay leaf salt and pepper 1 cup green peas 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips 2 carrots, cubed 3 to 5 potatoes, peeled, quartered and fried 2 to 3 tbsp. breadcrumbs, for thickening Cooking Procedures : Wash potatoes. Peeled and quartered. Fry until golden brown and set aside. Spread bacon strips on a […] 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 »
Food Recipes
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 »
Easy Meal
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 »