Beef
Parmesan Crusted Veal with Salsa Verde
Yes, I know it’s controversial! I know that most people will not eat veal. It’s very controversial. I grew up eating veal. It is very difficult to even find veal at the market. You can substitute chicken or pork for the following recipe. Parmesan Crusted Veal with Salsa Verde Serves 6 6 veal cutlets Flour […]
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Watson Yesterday, we lost our beloved Labrador, Watson. He was 16 years old. If you look up “dog” in the dictionary, there would be a picture of his face. He was loyal, loving and his favorite pass time was barking at anyone that came near the door then he would wag his tail and kiss […]
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RSVP Please! I am catering a New Year’s Eve party, which I’ve done for the past 5 years. Usually about 50 people show up, but because most people do not rsvp I never have a clear idea of numbers. One woman last year showed up with an extra 14 people! This year I am doing […]
Continue ReadingCottage Pie
An Easy Dinner Cottage pie is usually made with ground beef and topped with mashed potatoes, but it’s a lot faster and easier to use potato slices. This recipe comes from Everyday Food. Cottage Pie 3 Tbs unsalted butter, melted 1 large onion, diced 2 large carrots, cut into ¾” pieces coarse salt and ground pepper […]
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The Mighty Meatball I love finding out about new food trends. One of the things that I predict will be big in 2011 is Meatballs. Old Italian is getting new respect. Meatballs are gaining momentum. The Meatball Shop in New York (five kinds, four gravies) has endless lines, and Disney (Orlando) opened a Meatball and Beer Bar – Portobello […]
Continue ReadingMedallions of Veal in Sherry
I made dinner for our anniversary and made medallions of veal in sherry. I adapted this recipe from Crème de Colorado Cookbook, which is a Junior League book, by changing the cognac to sherry and omitting the Hunter sauce. I find some of the best recipes in Junior League cookbooks. I know many people have a […]
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Sunday Lunch Yesterday, we had friends from England for lunch. We had “Sunday Lunch”, which basically entails eating, talking and drinking around the table all day. Sunday lunch is a complete “write off” for the day, but what a way to spend a Sunday. British Sunday lunch is also known as a Sunday Roast and […]
Continue ReadingBurgundy Beef Stew with Cornmeal Thyme Dumplings
60˚ and raining in Los Angeles! It was 112˚ last week and now it is 60˚ and raining in Los Angeles. I love it! So, to celebrate the ugly, dreary, rainy, cool weather, here is a stew recipe. Enjoy! Burgundy Beef Stew with Cornmeal Thyme Dumplings Serves 4 Tbs olive oil 1 lb stew meat, […]
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I’m sure I will get in some kind of hot water for this, but I suppose I should bring up Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress that she wore to the MTV Video Music Awards. I personally think it’s brilliant. I love watching all the “special” interest groups up in arms. People take things way to seriously, […]
Continue ReadingRoast Beef with Shallot Confit & Port Wine Sauce
Reversible Grill Rack I just bought a Reversible Grill Rack from Sur La Table. It’s this really cool stainless-steel rack that lets you use indirect heat to slow-cook up to six slabs of ribs or a large roast on one side of the grill while cooking over the flame on the other. It also works in the […]
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