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Picnic Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients 2 cups lowfat buttermilk  1½ tablespoons chopped thyme  1 tablespoon fine sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper  4 cloves garlic ½ cup chopped yellow onion 8 chicken drumsticks 2 cups whole wheat breadcrumbs 1 cup whole wheat flour 4 eggs, beaten Canola oil cooking spray  Method Purée buttermilk, thyme, salt, pepper, garlic and onion in a blender; transfer to a medium bowl. Add chicken, toss to coat, cover and chill, tossing once or twice, for 8 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 375°F and line… Read More →

Spicy Beef and Potato Curry

Ingredients 1/2 onion, chopped 2 serrano chiles (remove seeds for a more mild taste) 3 cloves of garlic 1 tablespoon peanut of expeller-pressed canola oil 1 3/4 pounds sirloin tip steak, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste 1 cinnamon stick 1 1/4 teaspoons coriander seeds 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 pound red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/3 cup packed cilantro… Read More →

Roasted Beef Tenderloin

Ingredients 1/3 cup dried porcini mushrooms 1 cup warm water 2 1/2 pounds trimmed beef tenderloin roast, tied Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 cup sliced shallots 1 pinch salt 1/4 tarragon vinegar 1 cup veal or chicken stock 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 table chopped fresh tarragon Salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions 1. Combine porcini mushrooms and water in a bowl; soak until soft, 1 hour. Drain and reserve liquid…. Read More →

“Deb’s Meatloaf”

Rainy weather makes comfort food taste even better. Meatloaf Ingredients 2 lb. hamburger meat 1 lg. chopped sweet onion 1 tsp. dry mustard 1 egg 2 tsp. Worcestershire 1 cup oatmeal For Topping 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup ketchup 4 tsp. dry mustard (Bring to a boil and pour on top of meatloaf) Directions Mix meatloaf ingredients and bake in a 9×9 baking dish with the lid on for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Mix topping and put on top of meatloaf for 15 more minutes with… Read More →

Quick, Juicy Hamburger

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 1 egg, beaten 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs 3 tablespoons evaporated milk 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced Directions Preheat grill for high heat. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, evaporated milk, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic using your hands. Form the mixture into 8 hamburger patties. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill patties 5 minutes per side, or until well done.   These burgers take 15 minutes of prep time, 10 minutes of cook… Read More →

Delicious Savory Garlic Marinated Steaks!

Ingredients 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring 1 pinch cayenne pepper 2 (1/2 pound) rib-eye steaks Directions 1. In a medium bowl, mix the vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, honey, olive oil, ground black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, liquid smoke, and cayenne pepper. 2. Place steaks in a shallow glass dish with the marinade, and… Read More →