A flavorful, colorful lamb burger served with tomato, cucumber, onion, and feta Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: Burger ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb1 tablespoon dried mint leaves (or 2T fresh chopped)1 tablespoon dried cilantro (or 2T fresh chopped)1 tablespoon dried oregano (or 2T fresh chopped)3 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons red wine1… Read more »
A grilled cheese sandwich with a twist: between crisp buttery slices of rye bread, you’ll find Swiss cheese, sauteed beef and onions, and some green pepper! Yield: 4 large sandwiches Ingredients: 3/4 pound thinly sliced roast beef*, torn into large chunks (2-3″ in diameter)1 small-medium onion, thinly slicedSalt and pepper1… Read more »
Juicy tenderized New York strip steak with horseradish sauce served on a grilled bun with lettuce, cheese, red onion, and tomato Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 large New York strip steaks*liquid smoke flavoringsaltpeppergranulated garlic**oil, preferably in a spray bottle For the sauce: 2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon prepared horseradish Toppings: 4… Read more »
Easy and flavorful bean tacos! Yield: varies Ingredients: Corn tortillas, lightly browned in oil Cooked pinto beans*Tapatio or hot sauce of your choice*Shredded mozzarella cheeseSour cream Instructions: 1. Heat beans. On a hot corn tortilla, spread a thin layer of hot beans. Splash your favorite hot sauce on the beans…. Read more »
A fluffy butter mixture that’s easily spreadable Yield: 2 cups Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup water, at room temperature Instructions: 1. Using an electric mixer, blend butter on HI until fluffy. 2. Continue mixing, and slowly add oil. Continue mixing and slowly… Read more »
A medium-textured spicy homemade lunch meat Yield: 5 pounds of salami Ingredients: 2 cups water 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavor 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons mustard seed 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper5 pounds freshly ground beef (80% lean or leaner) 5… Read more »
My recipe for a pork-free grilled version of the classic Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich! Yield: 1 sandwich Ingredients: 3 slices turkey bacon2 large fresh tomato slices1 leaf of green lettuce (your favorite kind will work!)1 thin slice of cheddar cheese, optional2 tablespoons mayonnaisea small amount of butter2 slices multi-grain… Read more »
Grilled chicken marinated in lemon and fresh herbs, served gyro-style on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, tomato, onion, and feta cheese Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: Chicken souvlaki ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or tenders, cubed for skewers2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon lemon zest1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons fresh… Read more »
Delicious and easy homemade version of Taco Bell’s Double Decker Tacos Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 8 hard taco shells8 corn tortillas (or soft-taco-sized flour tortillas)2 cups refried beans*, warmed1 pound ground beef1 onion1 clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 cup water1 teaspoon chili powderdash black pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground… Read more »
Easy individually-wrapped bean and rice burritos for the freezer! These burritos are simple and delicious! Yield: 8 burritos Ingredients: 4 cups cooked pinto beans (or beans of your choice)4 cups cooked rice (1 1/3 cups dry rice, cooked)4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Mexican or cheddar cheeseSalt, to tasteHot sauce, optional… Read more »
