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There’s something so satisfying about the combination of beef and wild rice. The addition of a little bit of flour makes this nice and thick. It’s a great light meal that is perfect for a winter day. Add a big green salad, a piece of really good bread and fruit for dessert for a complete meal. Prep time: about 20 minutes Cook time: about 10 minutes Serves 4 (about 2 1/4 cup serving each) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound … continued…
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I loved this the other night so much that I was thinking about how to write it up—then I was inspired by our marketing coordinator’s suggestion to blog about 5-ingredient dishes—and this is a perfect fit. Olive oil in mister 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, each cut into thin wedges lengthwise 2 large onions, sliced 4 carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 pound Laura’s Lean Roast, sliced into 4 pieces 1. Heat oven to 375. Spray roasting dish … continued…
A while back I read about a neighborhood in which one couple pretty much opened their home to friends, family and neighbors. They hosted what was basically a standing open house. It was casual, fun, filling and inviting. I always wanted to do that. One thing I remember is that soup was always the central dish around which was built the rest of the meal – usually anyone coming showed up with side dishes or desserts. The beauty of soup … continued…
Sliced Roast Beef with Two Sauces: Sweet Red Pepper Vinaigrette Green Benedictine Sauce with a Touch of Bourbon Rolls Green Beans Roasted and Tossed with Almonds Potato Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette About the menu: Sliced beef served with several sauces is an ideal way to start a buffet. You can cook and chill the roast ahead. Set out a beautiful platter of the sliced beef, and let guests help themselves, choosing their own sauces. Add rolls in case anyone wants … continued…
Rolled Laura’s Lean Beef Tenderloin with Spinach Filling Roasted Root Vegetables Mashed Rutabaga Mixed Green Salad with Pomegranate and Pecans and Pomegranate Vinaigrette About the menu: Roast tenderloin always seems like an indulgence, so it’s worth of the main holiday meal. Find whole tenderloins when they are on sale and freeze them for use at your holiday dinner. To trim a tenderloin, use a sharp boning knife and carefully trim all the fat and the thin membrane, known as silver … continued…
Serves 6 Prep Time: 30 minutes Baking Time after Prep/Filling: 15 minutes These are truly fall flavors. The mix of the warm spices might surprise some people, but they blend beautifully with the beef and the squash. The currants add a surprising hint of sweetness, and the almonds provide a touch of great crunch. 6 acorn squash 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup onion 1 pound Laura’s Lean Beef 96% Lean Ground Sirloin 1/4 tsp allspice 1/4 teaspoon clove 1/4 … continued…
Every now and then I like to step away from writing about beef alone and focus on the food scene in general, especially when the seasons change and new foods are at the farmers’ markets. Fall is one of my favorite times. The heat has broken (at least I hope it’s broken wherever you are), the air is clear and the market is full of fruits I’ve been waiting for. Here are a few things to look for when you … continued…
It’s true that most of us don’t eat turkey any other time of year than at Thanksgiving and, perhaps Christmas. And it’s true that turkey has its roots in the Pilgrim’s dinner centuries ago. But can’t we be thankful over beef, too? And can’t I have turkey breast in, I don’t know, August if I want to? Of course we can enjoy beef for Thanksgiving. Of course I can get my turkey fix in August. So this year, that is … continued…
Nothing says fall like squash in the meal. Butternut squash has a natural sweetness that blends beautifully with the flavors of beef and a touch of curry. This is nice served over cous cous, which takes only about 5 minutes to prepare. Prep time: about 20 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes Serves 6 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces. 2 cloves garlic 1 pound Laura’s Lean Beef Sirloin, … continued…
The flavors of beef with sage, mushrooms and sherry just go together so well. As with all soups, this one just gets better with time. Prep Time: about 15 minutes Cooking time: about 15 minutes Serves 6 Cooking spray 1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 small onion) 1/2 cup chopped celery (about 1 stalk) 1/2 cup chopped carrot (about 1 medium carrot) 2 Leeks, most of green discarded, chopped and cleaned 1 pound white mushrooms, slice to 1/4-inch thickness 1/2 … continued…