I simmer the stock and throw in any leftover cooked vegetables plus a teaspoon of Thai yellow curry paste, then finish with 1/4 cup coconut milk for a quick meal. 1/2 cup peeled, thinly sliced carrot Optional little luxury for both color and mild flavor: base adds so much more flavor, just don’t add extra salt if using. a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt, fresh dill and more thinly sliced serrano pepper to serve. 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 4 cloves finely minced garlic (better yet, make a paste using the flat of your knife) 1 serrano chili pepper, thinly sliced (plus more for servi ..read more

If cooking in the oven, preheat to 400F (200C) and roast on a sheet pan for 10 minutes, turning once during the cooking time. Combine dry ingredients for lamb meatballs with a fork. This will ensure that the lamb is seasoned evenly and no clumping occurs. Sprinkle the spices over the lamb, add egg, sour cream, garlic and chopped serrano peppers then gently mix using a fork. Don’t overwork the lamb. Roll into 1-ounce meatballs and place in your air fryer at 400F (200C) until lightly browned and cooked through (8-10 minutes). Don’t place them too close together, work in batches for even browning ..read more

Stir all ingredients to combine in a medium bowl while preheating your waffle maker. Pour about 2 tablespoons of batter into the waffle maker for each waffle. Cook for 2-4 minutes and carefully lift out with a fork. Repeat the process until all the batter is used up. is great for making these, but you could also pour the batter into a larger waffle maker. They freeze and reheat very well in the toaster or toaster oven, perfect for Sunday meal prep. Today I served mine with two different kinds of smoked salmon, some red onion pickled in lemon juice, mini cucumber slices, cream cheese (use the d ..read more

Slice your tomatoes, season with salt and pepper then top with thinly sliced red onion and optional add-ons. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and top with herbs right before serving alongside lamb. If sharing with another family, place the whole tomatoes, onion and herbs in the basket with the marinated lamb and add half of the vinaigrette in a jar with instructions on how to serve. Easy! has consumers preparing 2 different lamb recipes as they explore the adventurous appeal of American Lamb while supporting America’s farms and flocks and helping raise funds for by June 30. Ten lucky winners who c ..read more

For a while now, I’ve been following a more Mediterranean style of eating and really think that some well-seasoned Flank Steak (or any lean cut of Beef) goes well with those flavors. Find a helpful infographic and links to a few of my favorite Mediterranean style recipes on at the end of this blog post. The plates are colorful, filled with non-starchy vegetables, and everything is eaten as close to natural as possible. I keep what I call my “fridge favorites” on hand at all times so that it’s easy to plate up our Steak once cooked and rested. Those fridge favorites include sliced cucumber, who ..read more

If you’re following a diet that’s lower in carbs, grinding up some pork rinds to use instead of bread crumbs is a great way to bind these patties!  To get the most accurate temperature reading, I suggest using a digital meat thermometer. Ground pork and sausage should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F and a meat thermometer will help you nail that temp! Prepping all of the ingredients ahead of time will make your life easier. Pick up some ground pork during your next grocery run to store in the freezer until ready to use. Have all other ingredients ready to go before sta ..read more

Ask your butcher if he has some kitchen twine to spare when purchasing your Beef! Usually, butchers at good grocery stores are happy to spare some. , on behalf of the Beef Checkoff. I received compensation, but all opinions are my own. , can be an easy go-to instead of , or try taking your grilling game up a notch with a cut you might not be as familiar with, like a juicy Flat Iron or a lean, flavorful Flank Steak. These cuts can’t be stuffed but you can always enjoy the romesco sauce on the side. More cut ideas for grilling can be found here.  ..read more

Remove from the oven. Before serving, add fresh rosemary or rosemary crisped up in some olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Save the olive oil used to dip fresh bread into, it’s heavenly! Squeeze optional lemon juice over and serve over rice, polenta, vegetable mash or pasta. 2 1/4 Qt. Cast-Iron Braiser but you can use any deep skillet. 1 tbsp sherry or red wine vinegar 2 oz chopped roasted red peppers 1 14.5 oz can San Marzano tomatoes, chopped ( 1 cup whole or pitted mixed olives Optional: Lemon juice to squeeze over after + fresh rosemary, crisped up in olive oil to sprinkle on ..read more

The best result here is obtained when the chicken is seasoned ahead of time (up to 24 hours) and placed in the fridge to soak up all the flavor of smoked paprika. This step is optional but ensures that the meat is seasoned throughout. close by so that I can pull it from the oven at 165F/75C. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the breast to determine doneness ..read more

Stir in vinegar or lemon juice right before removing from heat then add optional heavy cream, season to taste with salt and pepper and scatter with fresh herbs. 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper , including salt and pepper. 1 tablespoon good quality smoked Spanish paprika, like 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 stems fresh herbs like thyme or oregano 1-2 tablespoons red wine vinegar OR lemon juice ..read more