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Slow Cooked French Dip
By Venzie
Total Time:4 hr 15 min Prep:15 min Cook:4 hr 4 servings Special equipment: stoneware slow cooker Cook's Note: I...
- 1 beef chuck roast (about 2 1/2-pounds), trimmed of excess fat
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil, for searing
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Few dashes Thai hot sauce, optional
- 2 cups onion or beef broth
- French bread, sliced lengthwise, for serving
- Soft herb-flavored cheese, for serving (recommended: Boursin)
Spicy Sweet Potato Chips (Not My Mama's Meals)
By Venzie
Prep:10 min Inactive Prep:--Cook:10 min YIELD: 4 servings Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 1 to 2 sweet potatoes, washed and dried (1 large or 2 small)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Memphis-Style Hickory-Smoked Beef and Pork Ribs (The Neelys)
By Venzie
Prep 10 min Inactive Prep 8 hr 0 min Cook 6 hr 15 min Total:14 hr 25 min For dry ribs: Sprinkle extra Neely's B...
- Neely's Dry Rub:
- 1 1/2 cups paprika
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 (about 4 pounds each) slabs beef spareribs
- 2 (about 3 pounds each) slabs pork spareribs
- 2 cups Neely's BBQ Dry Rub
- Neely's BBQ Sauce
- Neely's BBQ Sauce:
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
Brisket Tacos
By Venzie
Total Time:4 hr 45 min Prep:15 min Cook:4 hr 30 min Yield:6 to 8 servings For the brisket tacos: Preheat the oven...
- 1 (3-pound) brisket
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 bottle dry wine
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large onions, sliced
- Tortillas
- Salsa
Asparagus, Bacon and Cheese Strata
By Venzie
If you don’t have an oven-proof skillet, cover the handle with aluminum foil before broiling
- 2 tsp olive oil, or vegetable oil
- 4 slice(s) uncooked turkey bacon, diced
- 1/2 cup(s) (chopped) uncooked onion(s), diced
- 2 cup(s) uncooked asparagus, fresh, or frozen and thawed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 spray(s) cooking spray
- 6 slice(s) reduced-calorie whole wheat bread
- 4 large egg(s)
- 5 large egg white(s)
- 3/4 cup(s) fat-free skim milk
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 cup(s) low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese, about 4 oz
Smoky Philly Cheesesteaks
By Venzie
This famous sandwich was invented in the 1930s by two brothers, Pat and Harry Olivieri, who owned a hot dog stand n...
- 2 yellow onions, quartered and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 6 Tbs. olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 3 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1/2 lb. cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 2 1/4 lb. chuck eye steak, sliced or pounded paper-thin
- 1 lb. thinly sliced provolone cheese
- 6 soft hoagie rolls, split lengthwise about two-thirds through, warmed
Turkey and Dressing Casserole
By Venzie
Total Time:15 hr 25 min Prep:25 min Inactive:12 hr Cook:3 hr Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 1 whole bone-in, skin-on turkey breast, 5 to 7 pounds
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- One 8-inch pan prepared cornbread (about 1 pound), crumbled
- 10 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 celery stalks, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup orange juice
Glazed Baby Carrots with Bourbon and Maple Syrup
By Venzie
Total Time:23 min Prep:5 min Cook:18 min 4 servings Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium heat
- 1 pound baby carrots, rinsed and tops removed
- Sea salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Pinch freshly cracked black pepper
Beef Tacos
By Venzie
Why this recipe works: We set out to develop a taco recipe with a boldly spiced beef mixture and fresh toppin...
- Beef Filling
- 2 2 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or corn oil
- 1 1 2/3 small onion, chopped small (about 2/3 cup)
- 3 3 1 3 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 2 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 1 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt
- 1 1 90% pound 90% lean ground beef (or leaner)
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 2 2 teaspoons vinegar (preferably cider vinegar)
- Ground black pepper
- Shells and Toppings
- 8 8 to taco shells (warmed according to package instructions), or Home-Fried Taco Shells (see related recipe)
- 1 1 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces), or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 2 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 2 2 2 small tomatoes, chopped small
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1 1 avocado, diced medium
- 1 1 1 small onion, chopped small
- 2 2 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
- Tabasco sauce, or another brand of hot sauce
Italian Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks Recipe
By Venzie
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + standing Bake: 20 min
- 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
- 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder