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This is my take on a traditional Greek dish that I’ve lightened considerably by replacing most of the pasta with sliced, roasted eggplant. I finish it with a béchamel (a milk sauce) made from skim milk lightened with egg whites. This has a few more steps than a lot of our Laura’s Lean Beef recipes, but it’s worth it—I have this in mind for a Mother’s Day Brunch dish. The fresh dill makes me think of this as such a … continued…
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There’s something about the combination of mint and bourbon that can only mean a Kentucky Derby tie-in. I love the combination. The mint and bourbon both come through on this one, and the brown sugar and bourbon both help make a nice crust on this grilled flank steak. Of course it doesn’t have to be served just on Derby Day…Mint (grow your own—even I can get mint to grow) is just a nice, surprising addition to a lot of savory … continued…
This egg dish is inspired by a craving for a Greek soup, avgolemono, which is thickened with eggs and flavored with lemon. When I realized what I wanted more than soup was the soft eggs, flecked with dill and lemon and flavored with lean ground beef, I couldn’t wait to serve this up. At our house, eggs are either a weekend morning meal or a fallback supper when we are charging in 20 different directions. Serve these eggs with a … continued…
Did you know that tomorrow is Garlic Day? That has to be a day near and dear for me. When my husband plays his “what could you never give up” game, garlic is always near the top of the list. So in honor of Garlic Day, here’s a recipe using an entire head of garlic, roasted until it is smooth and sweet-tasting. Mix it with just a touch of butter, plenty of herbs, and you get one great garlic pesto. … continued…
I am making a concerted effort to try something new at least once a week, and this week, it’s beet greens. Well, to be honest, we’ve been eating them at least once a week for the past three weeks, ever since the farmer selling the beets asked whether or not I wanted the greens left on the bunch of beets she was selling me. I’ve had them roasted with a touch of oil and salt, where they are a bit … continued…
I created this because I was craving a cheesy dip I could indulge in without guilt. It’s simple and delicious. So delicious that I think I will also make it and top pasta with the sauce for a family meal someday soon! Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Makes 7 1/2-cup servings Ingredients: 1 pound Laura’s Lean Beef 96% Lean Ground Sirloin 1/4 cup flour 1 12-ounce can fat-free evaporated milk 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated 1/2 … continued…
Peanuts show up in all sorts of dishes in other cultures. I love the texture they add when sprinkled into a stir-fry or a salad. Here I’m making use of flavor and texture in my satay sauce by using crunching peanut butter. I like to finish with a light dusting of additional chopped peanuts for even more crunchy goodness. This can be a main dish divided among 4 diners or a nice pass-around cocktail appetizer for a small gathering. Prep … continued…
