Hilo, Hawaii The rainy side of the Island of Hawaii is green, vibrant, lush and well, to state the obvious, wet. In the coarse of a one-hour RoadTrip from our hotel, we navigated through fern-laden grottos, tree-canopied roads, brilliantly colored botanicals, moss-covered bridges and three powerful waterfalls. Imagine the roar and mist from water plunging…
Ingredient: beef
Albondigas Soup
Mission Viejo, CA K.O. And I are avid collectors of colorful Fiesta dinnerware. Fiesta and Southwest cuisine have a particularly appealing synchronicity. What could be more appetizing than our Albondigas Soup in Fiesta? This is a typical meal at home, RoadTripFlavors-style. Click on the photo below to link to the recipe. Albondigas Soup – –…
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…
Meatball Ragout
Meatball Ragout – A French Canadian dish that we found in Quebec City. Americans will recognize the flavors similar to Salisbury Steak. Truly a comforting dish. – Meatballs: egg, milk, Panko breadcrumbs, beef (lean ground chuck), ketchup (Heinz perferred), mustard (coarse ground), Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, onion powder, olive oil, Ragout (Gravy): butter, onion…
Steak and Pepper Cream Sauce
Steak and Pepper Cream Sauce – Prepare the brown sauce first. It lends deep, rich flavor to the Pepper Cream Sauce. – Brown Sauce: yellow onion (chopped finely), shallot (chopped finely), olive oil, beef broth, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, Kitchen Bouquet (optional), butter, Steak and Pepper Cream Sauce: beef (steaks, 4-6 oz. filet mignon), salt…
Home-Cured Corned Beef
Home-Cured Corned Beef – – Curing Liquid: water, Kosher salt, pink curing salt (this is sodium nitrite or Prague Powder. We bought it at our local Williams Sonoma. It is also optional. You just won’t achieve the bright pink cured look of your meat if you don’t use it.), pickling spices, cinnamon, brown sugar, Brisket:…
Beef Braciole
Stuffed Beef Braciole – – Stuffing: egg (beaten), garlic powder, Parmesan cheese (grated), parsley (finely chopped), breadcrumbs, salt and pepper (to taste), Braciole Rolls and Italian Sausage: beef (round steak, thinly sliced), stuffing (see recipe above), olive oil, salt and pepper (to taste), Sunday Sauce (see recipe index), Place eggs in a mixing bowl and…
Italian Meatballs
Italian Meatballs – – olive oil, onion (minced and crushed), breadcrumbs, milk, egg (beaten), oregano, parsley (dried ), thyme, Parmesan cheese, beef (ground), cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt and pepper (each, to taste), Heat the olive oil in a skillet and cook the diced onion for several minutes until tender and translucent. Cool. Soak the…
Red, White & Blue Burger
Red, White & Blue Burger – – beef (ground, quality 85/15, formed into ¼ lb. burger patties), red onion (sliced in big rounds), blue cheese crumbles, Kaiser rolls, bacon (cooked crisp and crumbled), iceberg lettuce (cut burger-sized ), Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing (see recipe index), Heat an outside grill and place the burger patties over…
Santa Maria-Style BBQ Grilled Tri Tip
Santa Maria-Style BBQ Grilled Tri Tip – – Montreal spice mix, beef (tri tip steak), Rub the tri tip with seasonings. Place in a plastic bag and chill for 4 hours.; Light a charcoal grill. When the coals are white hot, sear the meat on all sides. Then place the meat away from direct heat….