1 pork tenderloin (whole filet), about 12 ounces 2 tsp vegetable oil 2 tsp butter 2 small Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, cut into wedges salt and white pepper 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 prepared English Coleman’s mustard 1/4 cup heavy cream Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Trim the pork with a sharp knife, cutting […]
Category: Meat
Ginger Ribs
4 to 6 pounds beef ribs from the loin 1/2 cup catsup 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup prepared salsa 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (coriander) 1/4 cup dry sherry 3 Tbsp minced fresh ginger 3 cloves garlic, minced or fresh Trim large or loose chunks of fat from beef and discard. Do not cut […]
Crushed-Herb Lamb
1 leg of lamb (5 1/2 to 5 3/5 lb) 6 cloves garlic 2 shallots (about 1-oz each) about 2 tsp rock salt or kosher salt 2 Tbsp dried thyme 2 Tbsp dried rosemary 2 Tbsp fresh ground pepper 1/4 cup olive oil Trim and discard fat and any transparent membrane from surface of lamb. […]
Grilled Boneless Leg of Lamb
1 3-to 4-pound butterflied leg of lamb 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary or 2 tsp dried rosemary 1 Tbsp chopped or crushed fennel seeds salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Start a charcoal or wood fire or preheat gas grill or broiler; the fire should […]
Lamb Chops with Thyme and Artichoke Hearts
8 smallish shoulder lamb chops salt and pepper to taste 3 garlic cloves 2 to 3 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil few drops of balsamic vinegar 1 (6-ounce)package frozen artichoke hearts, lightly defrosted to break them apart olive oil Season the chops with salt and pepper, then combine with […]
Lamb Chops with Black Olives
12 lamb rib chops 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise 1 tsp red chili flakes 1 tsp dried oregano finely grated zest of 1 lemon 2 Tbsp lemon juice 15 large black olives (or 20 small), pitted and sliced 1 tsp Maldon salt or 1/2 tsp table salt 2 […]
Southwestern Spice Rub
1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder 2 tsp salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tsp light or dark brown sugar 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced shallots or green onions Combine all ingredients and rub over beef. Let steak marinate, refrigerated overnight, or at room […]
Herb-Crusted Prime Rib with Port Wine Sauce
1 Tbsp coarsely ground black pepper 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp salt 7-8 lb. oven-ready prime rib roast (3 ribs) 2 cups ruby port 1/4 cup veal or beef demi-glace diluted with 3/4 cup water (or 4 cups broth […]
2 tsp minced tarragon 1 1/2 tsp minced rosemary 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice salt to taste 4 Tbsp butter, at room temperature 4 boneless rib-eye steaks pepper to taste 2 tsp olive oil 4 large portobello mushrooms, stemmed 1 tsp balsamic vinegar Before beginning preparation, heat oven to broil. Beat tarragon, 1/2 tsp rosemary, […]
Cracked Pepper Beef Tenderloin
4 4-ounce filet mignon steaks 1/2 tsp salt 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp whole peppercorns, cracked* olive oil spray Set oven temperature to 450 degrees. Trim the steaks off visible fat and season with salt. Spread the garlic on both sides of the steaks. Sprinkle the cracked pepper over the steaks and press in. […]
Basic Santa Maria Tri-Tip
1 1/2 to 2 1/2 tri-tip roast salt pepper garlic salt or powder 1 to 1 1/2 cups bottled Italian dressing Rub the tri-tip with a generous amount of salt, pepper and garlic salt or powder. Refrigerate overnight. The next day, pour the dressing over the meat, turning it to coat all sides with dressing. […]
Yorkshire Pudding
In the old days, when the prime rib was cooked over an open fire or in a high rack, the fat and meat juices literally dripped onto the bread batter whose pan was placed directly over the meat. Today, it is more practical to spoon some of the pan drippings into a separate baking dish […]
Short Ribs with Coffees and Chilies
1 Tbsp oil 4 large or 8 small short ribs salt and pepper 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 dried pasilla chili, stemmed, seeded and minced 1 cup dry red wine 1 cup strong coffee In a heavy pot that can later be covered, drizzle oil. Over medium heat, brown ribs well, […]
The Steak 4 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp finely minced garlic 1 tsp lemon juice 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak olive oil freshly ground black pepper The Potatoes 4 large Gold Yukon potatoes, about 2 pounds 4 medium cloves garlic, finely minced 5 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil + more for pan 2 to 2-1/2 Tbsp […]
French Dip
1 round sourdough French bread 1 cup sour cream 1 pkg. vegetable soup mix 2 Tbsp chopped green onion 1 cup mayonnaise 1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach (10 oz.) Mix sour cream, soup mix, green onion, mayonnaise & thawed spinach. Let stand overnight. Serve in hollowed out sourdough round.
Wiener Schnitzel
4 large boneless veal chops 1 cup bread crumbs 3 Tbsp fresh Parmesan cheese, grated 3 tsp toasted wheat germ 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp white pepper 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp powdered thyme 1/4 tsp paprika 2 eggs, beaten 2 Tbsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp butter lemon wedges parsley […]
Porcupine Meatballs
1 1/2 pounds ground beef or a combination of 3/4 pound ground beef and 3/4 pound ground pork 1/2 cup uncooked, long grain white rice 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 large clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp coarsely chopped capers (optional) 1/2 tsp salt or to taste 3 cups […]
This recipe hardly tastes like diet fare, but it has only 164 calories per serving and takes only minutes to prepare. non stick cooking spray 3/4 pound trimmed canter-cut pork loin, in 1/4-inch slices salt and pepper to taste 1 garlic clove, halved 2 Tbsp mustard 2 Tbsp capers with their liquid 1 cup apple […]
Breaded Pork Tenderloin or Pork Cutlet
1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup corn flakes crumbs 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 2 eggs flour 2 pieces (1 pkg) pork tenderloin Cut each tenderloin into thirds and butterfly. Combine crumbs and seasonings. Beat eggs in a shallow dish. Dust meat with flour. Dip in egg mixture then coat […]
Mustard-Roasted Pork Tenderloin
1/4 cup grainy Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Combine the mustard and pepper and rub all over the pork. Place on a baking sheet and roast until the pork is only slightly pink in the center, about 25 minutes. let stand for […]