November 25th, 2009

How Much Do You Know About Steak?

This fun quiz comes to us courtesy of RecipeStar.com.

Test your knowledge about all kinds of facts regarding juicy, delicious steak and then let us know how you did.

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Click on the link here.

Sadly, I did not fare well. Let’s just say I would have to take this class over in summer school. I was too busy passing “check yes or no” notes to my husband and I missed a few questions.

No matter, I can still enjoy a great steak with the best of them!

Graphic and quiz courtesy of RecipeStar.com.


November 23rd, 2009

Steak Gifts: Part One

Is it too early to shop for my grandkids (my kids are 7 and 5)?

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Cuz this one is bound to be a classic.

I don’t know anyone who will have a newborn this holiday season. But if I did . . . well, you know what they’d be getting from me.

I’m classy like that.

Photo courtesy of CafePress.com.


November 20th, 2009

Salisbury Steak — the Right Way

I truly love Salisbury Steak. The rich flavor of the gravy gets me every time.

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But the ONE TIME I tried to make it (early in my marriage) was a disaster. Read about it here. We STILL talk about it 11 years later.

But it hasn’t soured me on the meal altogether. I just need a new recipe.

Or someone else to cook it.

So today we’re in luck because here is a fantastic recipe for Salisbury Steak and the photos were taken after someone else cooked it. Hooray!

Ingredients:

Salisbury steak-

1 lb ground beef
1/3 cup minced onions
¼ cup cracker crumbs (or bread crumbs)
1 egg (slightly beaten)
1 ½ tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3-4 tablespoons butter

Gravy-

1 onion (sliced into rings)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons flour
¼ cup dry red wine
Parmesan Cheese (for garnish)
Minced parsley (for garnish)

Cooking Instructions:


Step 1:
Combine ground beef, minced onions, cracker or bread crumbs, egg, horseradish, and salt and pepper. Shape into oval patties.

Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet. Cook patties until they are no longer pink inside, about 7-8 minutes on each side. Remove from pan.  (Or if you want, you can grill them.)

Step 3: Add onions and sugar to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste. Sauté for 60 seconds or until paste is browned. Sprinkle the onions with flour and cook for 60 seconds. Stir in beef broth, wine, salt and thyme. Return your patties to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4: Serve patties on top of cheese toast and top with sauce, onions, fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.

Photo and recipe courtesy of BlogChef.net.


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