Irish Beer and Beef Stew

Irish Beer and Beef Stew – – Group #1: bacon (cut into small dice), beef chuck (cut into 2" dice), Kosher salt, black pepper, onion (small), garlic (finely minced), dark Irish beer (Guinness is preferred), tomato paste, fresh thyme (stems tied together in bouquet), carrots (cut into 1" pieces), celery (cut into 1′ pieces), white…

Leftover Prime Rib Beef Stroganoff

Leftover Prime Rib Beef Stroganoff – Lucious roasted prime rib gives this stroganoff recipe deep, rich flavor. Uncooked chuck roast, London broil or top sirloin may be substituted, but leftover prime rib makes this recipe special. – olive oil, leftover prime rib, yellow onion (diced small), mushrooms (washed and quartered), fresh garlic (diced finely), Cognac,…

Ragu Lasagna with Spinach Ricotta

Santa Barbara, California We made a cozy little motel on Bath Street our home away from home in Santa Barbara. We checked in, parked the car safely in front of our room and set out to discover Santa Barbara on foot, bike, Surrey cycle and city shuttle. “Park and Go” is our relaxing way to…

Bolognase

Mise En Place! This recipe may seem complex, but prepping all the ingredients in advance will streamline the process. You will create a sauce with a deep layers of flavors. Your dinner guests will rave about the meal! Bolognase – This dish is a labor of love. Prepare all of the ingredients in advance. (see…

Sunday Sauce

Sunday Sauce – – olive oil, onion (grated), garlic (minced), oregano (dried), basil (Dried), red pepper flake, black pepper, bay leaves, thyme, tomato (whole, 28 oz. can, diced small, juice retained), tomato sauce (15 oz. cans), tomato paste (6 oz. can), salt and pepper (to taste), Heat the olive oil in the pot with the…

Pinquito Beans

[wpurp-searchable-recipe]Pinquito Beans – – beans (Small pink or pinto,soaked overnight), salt, bacon (diced small), yellow onion (chopped), jalapeño pepper (diced), garlic (chopped finely), tomato paste, red chili sauce (prepared bottled), dry mustard, salt, black pepper, Place the soaked and cleaned beans in a pot of water in a heavy pan. Bring to boil, reduce to…

White Bean and Salmon Soup

White Bean and Salmon Soup – – olive oil, onion (diced), pancetta (diced very small), garlic (minced), oregano, chicken broth (14 1/2 ounce), tomato paste, beans (white, 14 1/2 ounce), salmon (cooked, flaked into bite-sized pieces), salt and pepper (to taste), In a heavy pot, heat oil on medium then add onion and pancetta. Sauté…

Schnitzel with Mushroom Demi-Glace

Schnitzel with Mushroom Demi-Glace – Traditional German cuisine typically calls for veal or pork for this dish. We opted for chicken cutlets in our version and it was absolutely wonderful. Pick a favorite cut of protein, have the butcher run it through a tenderizing machine, follow the recipe below and you will bite into Schnitzel…