That Cookbook Thing II

Way back in April...it seems like a century ago...Mike of Mel's Diner invited a few friends to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Julia Child's seminal cookbook - Mastering the Art of French Cooking by recreating some of her great dishes. He calls these get togethers "That Cookbook Thing II" - after all "Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking" is quite a mouthful. Last time out we all made her Soupe a l'Oignon Gratinee des Trois Gourmandes and it was an awesome choice.

This time, in addition to Mike and myself, Sara of I Like to Cook, Breadchick Marye, Deborah of What's in My Kitchen?, Mary of Cooking for Five, and a few newcomers (to this event, anyway) Elle of New England Kitchen, Shaun of Winter Skies, Kitchen Aglow and Kittie of Kittens in the Kitchen (I hope I didn't leave anyone out) had to make her Sauce au Cari - or for those of us who need a translation...light curry sauce.

And although Our Fearless Leader recommended using Julia's Roast Chicken recipe, I dared to tempt his awesome wrath (just kidding, Mike) and use my own Roasted Chicken recipe instead. There's only so much butter this body can stand).

Poulet au Sauce Cari
(Chicken in Light Curry Sauce)

Truth be told, this was not my favorite dish. Perhaps my curry powder was too mild. But it tasted spicy when there was just butter, onion and curry powder. Somehow by the time the dish was done, it was quite bland but I wasn't sure if I could just add more curry powder to the finished dish which was very rich with tons's of butter, milk and whipping cream (let's face it, Julia did nothing without tons of butter). I also found the sauce continued to thicken once on the table and was not very attractive. It just looked like I tossed the dish with a ton of mayo. I'm just glad we had some hot Indian pickles to spice things up.

I wonder what my friends thought of their versions....

Up next, on the other hand...is Rapee Morvandelle - a gratin of shredded potatoes with ham, eggs & onions...and I'm drooling in anticipation.

My personal opinion...like it matters!...Julia's really French recipes work best.

Thanks Mike for dreaming up this ongoing experiment. It certainly gets me to make things I normally wouldn't try.

Cooking with Julia Child

I was so excited when Mike of Mel's Diner invited a bunch of us to recreate some of Julia Child's awesome dishes from Mastering the Art of French Cooking. And what great company, I'll be keeping, some of my favorite foodies.... BreadChick Mary, Sara of I Like to Cook, Deborah of What's In My Kitchen? and Cooking for Five Mary.

The biggest challenge was choosing dishes. Not because there is little choice, but rather way, way, way too many. So we let Mike, our fearless leader in this tasty project, make the final choices. First up -

Soupe a l'oignon Gratinee des Trois Gourmands

Whenever I eat onion soup (and especially when I make it), I'm reminded of growing up in Montreal and eating the best onion soup anywhere. Every restaurant served a very thick, rich, dark and flavorful soup covered in a molten, stringy, salty topping of golden cheese. Sigh and drool!

Years ago I went on a tour of Europe, I was 21. In those days, there was no way my mother would let me travel alone and wander about with friends, so joining an organized tour was the only option. When we were in Paris, someone said that we HAD to go to Les Halles (the central market) at 4 a.m. when the workers were setting up and delivering foodstuff. It was the only time to eat REAL French onion soup. I was so excited, even though I could hardly keep my eyes open. Oh, if I was as interested in food then as I am now...but never mind...we ordered the soup...a very watery version of onion soup and ....SHOCK, SHOCK, SHOCK!!! no golden stringy cheese topping...no cheese or bread at all! In fact, it was more like an oniony broth, with very few onions. I'm still recovering! And naturally all I could do (over and over and over) was tell my tour mates that they all had to come to Montreal to taste the real thing.

So I'm very happy to say...Julia's version is much closer to my own...and oh, so much better! I can't believe I never tried her version before and her secrets... egg yolk, Worcestershire sauce and cognac added to the soup just before putting it in individual oven proof soup dishes, topping the oniony soup with toasted French bread and lots of grated Swiss and ...I had to add my Montreal roots...Gruyere.

I'll let you know when the roundup gets posted over at Mel's Diner. It should be sometime early next week. I just couldn't wait another day to share with you.

That Cookbook Thing II Tournedos Sautes Chassseur

Like the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland ..."I'm late, I'm late for a very important date". Last weekend the Cookbook Thing II (last month's entry) organized by Mike of Mel's Diner was supposed to have the gang making Julia Child's Tournedos Sautes Chasseur.

Somehow I forgot...and as the girls in the orphanage in Annie would say..."Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness!" Do you think I've been watching too much tv with my little grandson? Never the less, the quotes are apt.

First, let me warn you...if you are on a budget this dish is not for you. There is a fancy grocery in town with a very good butcher, but I didn't have time to go there for the real tournedos...fancy word for filet of beef. So I went to my local grocery and spent $22 for 3 little filets mignon, thinking my Honey would need more than the one that could fit in the palm of my hand. The butcher told me they were good, but not as good as real tournedos. Can you imagine what it would have cost for the real deal? I'd need an armoured truck to carry around that much cash.

Second, this dish is rich...in more ways than just the cost of the meat. If you know Julia Child, then you know that she had a serious love affair with butter.

Now that you have been forwarned...and if you're still reading this...the meal was fantastic. Not something I'd make every day, but certainly worthy of a special occasion. And truthfully, it's not that hard to put together as long as you really mise en place (French for get all the ingredients ready before you start cooking).

The entire meal took 15 minutes to cook...much longer, frankly, to clean up all that greasy butter and oil splatter on the stove and surrounding counters.

As sides, I chose to make my Roasted Smashed Potatoes because they are unbelievably delicious and incredibly easy to make. And I also served it with sauteed baby arugula that simply took as long as it takes to wilt the leaves, toss in some crushed garlic and a dash of balsamic vinegar (3 minutes, max). The bitterness of the arugula cut the richness of the mushroom sauce that topped the steak.

That Cookbook Thing II - Rapee Marvandelle

Here we are at round three of That Cookbook Thing II, conceived of by Mike of Mel's Diner and enthusiastically joined by Sara of I Like to Cook, Breadchick Marye, Deborah of What's in My Kitchen?, Mary of Cooking for Five, Elle of New England Kitchen, Shaun of Winter Skies, Kitchen Aglow , Kittie of Kittens in the Kitchen and me, of course. I love this little Julia fest, because I'm cooking dishes I normally wouldn't...too time consuming or too fattening, or both, or just off my radar.

We made Julia Child's Soupe a l'ognion for Round One and it was awesome, although the amount of butter used still boggles my mind. Round Two was Poulet au Sauce Cari (chicken in a light curry) less than spectacular, in my house anyway.

And here we are at Round Three...Rapee Marvandelle, or for us Anglos...Gratin of Potato, Onion & Ham.

First, I must say that making this dish was both easy and hard for me. Nice Jewish girls make potato kugel often, certainly for Jewish holidays, so the grating was a breeze. Once you've grated 10 or 20 pounds of potatoes...what's three measly potatoes! The challenge though is combining the "kugel" with the cheese and ham. Now anyone who follows my blog knows I'm not kosher, but there are certain things that just don't seem to go together. It's not the cheese & ham...I make tons of salads with both, and my favorite Saturday lunch is Grilled Cheese and Ham or Italian Salami sandwiches made on my Griddler...it's the mixing those with the "kugel"...because, let's face it ...a rose by any other name...is still a kugel!

But I'm a trouper, and forced myself past that point. I wanted to follow the recipe and still add my own spin to it (especially since I wasn't too fond of the curry last time, following the recipe to the letter). So I wanted to use Tuscan or Rosemary cured ham...naturally I couldn't find any, so I went with Black Forest...can't go wrong there. On to the herbs...Julia recommended parsley and/or chives and chervil. Parsley was fine, but I'm not a chervil fan...I don't know why and I didn't have any chives on hand. If I had used the rosemary cured ham, I would have added some fresh rosemary, but instead, because this dish makes me think of Fall for some reason...again, don't ask me why...I added some fresh thyme leaves.

Julia's list of ingredients also included half clove of garlic...I mean HALF???? Subtlety is not my middle name, so I used an entire clove....probably too much in hind sight.

The rest was as recommended. Somehow, I was expecting a soupier dish...I guess the word "gratin" fooled me. In fact, it had the consistency of any potato kugel I've ever made...and very tasty if I do say so.

I can't wait to see what the others think of it. Mike will be posting a round up next week...check it out. And then there's Roundup Four...Poulet au Porto...the one I've really been waiting for!

That Cookbook Thing II - Poulet au Porto

It's time again for That Cookbook Thing II, conceived of by Mike of Mel's Diner and enthusiastically joined by Sara of I Like to Cook, Breadchick Marye, Deborah of What's in My Kitchen?, Mary of Cooking for Five, Elle of New England Kitchen, Shaun of Winter Skies, Kitchen Aglow , Kittie of Kittens in the Kitchen and me, of course. This is round 4 with Julia's Poulet au Porto. But before the recipe....my "the dog ate my homework" story....

It's a good thing this event isn't the kind where you're expected to follow the recipe to the letter and then just describe the experience...because, well...I'm not so great at sticking to recipes exactly, especially when something IN a recipe sparks an obsession and gets me drooling.

Julia, herself will either be rolling in her grave or dancing on a cloud in heaven. First...I didn't start with her master recipe for roasted chicken. I know, horror of horrors. You can find it on page 240 of the book, but being pressed for time in the kitchen...more time to spend with my brother-in-law before he left for Toronto...I made my own standard roasted chicken that's very lemony, and I can do it blind folded. Not to mention that prep time takes less than five minutes - no reading required.

Even worse (or not, depending if you're a Julia Child purist), all that cream, all those mushrooms had me drooling for vol au vent. That, plus I was confused when it said "rapidly carve the chicken into serving pieces"...did it mean on the bone or, if you knew my Honey...just the meat?

So, what can I say...the rebel in me won out and I made this very tasty adaptation.

Poulet au Porto Vol au Vent

But then, isn't the whole point of this particular book to get comfortable with the basic French cooking techniques and make them your own. That's my story, anyway, and I'm sticking to it! And dinner...well, everyone at the table loved it.

Presto Pasta Night Roundup #64

The thing I like best about pasta is its versatility...and adaptability to what's on hand. This week there are lots of interesting variations. Some will be brand new and some will definitely take you on a trip down memory lane.

First up this week, is Fruittart, a whimsical name and a picture perfect pasta....She calls it Colorful Cruciferous Veggie Pasta and it certainly is.


Katie, of Thyme for Cooking has another lovely alliteration - Pesto Pasta Salad, that dances on my tongue and right into my tummy.


Johanna, the Green Gourmet Giraffe has more poetry with this story of her Pumpkin, Tomato & Spinach Pasta. Read and drool.


Marye of Baking Delights takes three of my favorite ingredients and turns them into a heavenly Eggplant, Mushroom & Artichoke Lasagna.


RuthE from Ruth's Kitchen Experiments shares a great Breakfast Fry-up Pasta that's delicious morning, noon or night.


Corinne of A Gourmet Love Affair shares her butter-making experience and a fantastic dish of Butter Beans & Noodles in Tarragon Lemon Cream Sauce. Wow!


Kitchenetta of Got No Milk is back with a fantastic Pasta Frittata that visually reminds me of my mother and grandmother's version of kugel...theirs was sweet though, no capers or olives (in fact the dark things would be raisins). I often use leftover pasta for breakfast in a frittata...this one is worth making from scratch.


FoodieTots shares a speedy and sublime looking Green Garlic Pesto Pasta. Every Tuesday is pasta night at her place...Hope she shares more with us soon.


Alisha of Cook, Craft, Enjoy has some crazy hot weather where she is...I guess I'll stop complaining about cold and damp here...Anyway, she made a Mario Batali version of Pasta Puttanesca that sounds perfect for any weather.


Ricki of Diet, Dessert & Dogs shares a hysterical story of lasagna making and a fantastic looking Kale & Potato Lasagna to munch on too.


Closet Cooking Kevin is back with the most gorgeous green post...surely a reminder that Spring is definitely here. Check out the Penne with Fresh Pea & Mint Pesto.


Sharona May of Bird Food shares one of my favorite baked pastas...Shells Stuffed with Sausage & Cheese. YUM!


At Mike's Table, he prepared a great Beef Bourguignon over Pasta a la Julia Child way back when it was cold and just got around to posting...Good thing for me, since it's perfect weather for it here in Halifax.


Becke, the Columbus Foodie, loves her local market and seasonal foods and shares this great looking Fettucine with Morels, Asparagus & Goat Cheese. Sounds divine. Our Spring is just starting so I'll have some time to prepare.


Ben at What's Cooking came up with his "Mac 'n Cheese on Steriods" and all I can say is WOW and check it out.


Sarah of What Smells So Yummy? came up with the usual..."OH NO...it's late and what's for dinner"syndrome. Look at this fantastic dish from fridge & pantry...Pasta with Black Beans & Nappa Cabbage.


Sher of What Did You Eat? also takes me back to my childhood with Alphabet Soup that looks way better than canned.


And finally, it's my turn...twice, actually. First was a Veal Stew over Garlicky Noodles

And something a little lighter, probably more healthful and equally delicious...
Multigrain Pasta with Mushrooms, Baby Beet Greens & Herbs.


Don't forget to join in the Presto Pasta Night experience and please visit the Presto Pasta Gang on Facebook.

I'd love to have some guest hosts for Presto Pasta Nights, so if you're interested you can email me at ruth@4everykitchen.com . I'm still working on the logistics, but I'd love to start later this month.

And, of course, a very big thank you to all of you for playing along and visiting every week!!! I can always count on you to make it special.

Vegetables

Artichoke Vinaigrette

Garlic, Parsly & Parmesan Artichokes

Sicilian Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms

Apricot Asparagus & Carrots

Asparagus Gremolata

Roasted Asparagus

Penne with Pesto, Mushrooms & Asparagus

BBQ'd Asparagus

Chef Craig's Amazing Pickled Beets

Curtis Stone's Pickled Onions

Baby Bok Choy - stirfried with ginger & garlic

Baby Bok Choy & Shitake Mushroom Stir Fry

Baby Bok Choy with Mixed Mushrooms Stir Fry

Stir Fried Pak Choi

Sauteed Wilted Radishes & Greens

Sauteed Greens with Leeks & Garlic

Garlicky Broccoli Rabe

Simple Broccoli Rabe Saute

Pan roasted Broccoli

Broccoli with Red Pepper Flakes & Toasted Almonds

Spicy Stir Fried Broccoli

Broccoli & Caulifower with Buttery Breadcrumbs

Crispy Brussels Sprouts & Pancetta

Braised Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Shallots

Roasted Pecan Brussels Sprouts

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Ginger Lime Thyme Jelly & Pistachios

Sprouts & Veg Stir Fry

Gingery Snow Pea Stir Fry

Ginger Carrots

Gingery Sauteed Carrots (this one is different than the one above...really)

French Lentils with Roasted Root Veg, Caramelized Onions & Thyme

Savory Carrot Kugel

Roasted Carrots with Oranges, Garlic & Thyme

Roasted Carrots & Beets with Maple Balsamic Dressing

Roasted Root Vegetables

Roasted Root Vegetables with Maple Syrup Dressing

Roasted Star Anise Carrots

Moroccan Carrot Soup with Chermoula

Thai Carrot & Ginger Soup

Aloo Gobhi Ki Tahiri (Fragrant Rice with Potatoes & Cauliflower)

Basmati Cauliflower "Rice" - perfectly South Beach Diet friendly

Bal's Awesome Grated Cauliflower & Peas - great Indian spices to give cauliflower a whole new life

Cauli-fried "Rice" - South Beach Diet answer to rice! You'll love it so much, you'll make it even after Phase One.

Cauliflower - Indian Style Sookhi Gobi

Stir-fried Cauliflower with Peas & Ginger

Herb Roasted Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts with Mushrooms

Roasted Cauliflower with Dried Cherries

Roasted Cauliflower with Fresh Sage & Rosemary

Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic & Oregano

Smokey Paprika Roasted Cauliflower

Cauliflower with Chick Peas & Mustard Seeds

Cauliflower with Parmesan Cheese

Rosemary Roasted Cauliflower with Grand Padano Cheese

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

Confetti Coleslaw

"Hot" Indian Coleslaw

Mango Coleslaw

Corn on the Cob

Grilled Corn on the cob Mexican Style

Asian-style Sauteed Baby Eggplants

Baked Eggplant Chips with Sumac

Bharta - Eggplant Curry

Eggplant "Lasagna" - South Beach Diet style

Crispy Eggplant with Hot Caper Vinaigrette

Griddled Eggplant Roll-ups with Feta, Mint & Chili

Lemon Soy Eggplant & Zucchini

Roasted Eggplant with Preserved Lemons

Roasted Eggplant Rollups with Swiss Chard & Mint

Curtis Stone's Sauteed Mushrooms & Baby Spinach

Garlicy Balsamic Mushrooms

Garlic, Thyme & Rosemary Sauteed Mushrooms

Ginger & Black Mushroom Soup

Peas & Mushrooms

Jafrezi Mushrooms & Peas

Rice with Punjabi-Style Mushrooms

Wild Mushroom Tart

Charred Red Peppers with Anchovies

Fried Green Tomatoes

Grilled Tomatoes

Cherry Tomato & Zucchini Pie with Manchego Cheese Crust

Roasted Tomatoes & Garlic with Pesto

Roasted Tomatoes with Garlicky Breadcrumb Topping

Slow Roasted Tomatoes

Julia Child's Rapee Marvandelle (gratin of potatoes, onions& ham)

Not Your Average Nova Scotia Stir Fried Potatoes

Grilled Italian Potatoes

Lemon Roasted New Potatoes

Lemon Zesty Grilled Potatoes

Mashed Potato & Fried Onion Patties

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Rosemary Potato & Beet Rosti

Moroccan-style Potato Carrot Kugel

Potato Latkes

Potato Beet Latkes

Potato Kugel

Wild Mushroom Potato Kugel - really a treat

Potato & Pear Rosti

Roasted Potato Tart with Mushrooms & Gruyere

Roasted Potato Salad with Mint

Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary

Roasted Smashed Potatoes

Potato, Sweet Potato & Spinach Pie

Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Shallots

Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks - best side dish ever!

Roasted Spicy Sweet Potatoes

Stuffed Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato Ginger Mash

Sweet Potato Latkes

Maple Syrup Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato & Mushroom Lasagna - no pasta so perfect for Passover and gluten free

Sweet Potato & Pear Casserole

Thyme Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

Pumpkin Soup

Curtis Stone's Roasted Acorn Squash

Roasted Butternut Squash with Sherry Vinegar

Roasted Butternut Squash with Brown Sugar & Butter

Quick Roasted Sage & Maple Syrup Butternut Squash

Roasted Winter Squash Puree

Baked Honeyed Turnips

Mashed Turnips with Thyme - South Beach Diet friendly

Sauteed Fiddleheads

Curried Fiddleheads

Gingery Kale Stir Fry

Garlicy Kale Stir Fry

Easy Sauteed Garden Kale

Kale & Quinoa Salad with Tahini Dressing

Greens Catalan Style

Chickpeas & Spinach Spanish Style

Spicy Spinach Stuffed Squash

Spinach & Cheese - Saag Paneer

Spinach Chickpea Pasta

Spinach Gremolata

Lemon Zesty Spinach

Spinach & Mushroom Fritatta

Spinach & Shitake Mushroom Salad

Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

Chef Jason Lynch's Swiss Chard with Chilies & Bacon

Simple Swiss Chard & Mushroom Stir Fry

Swiss Chard & Cheese Casserole

Wilted Greens with Ginger & Shoyu

Winter Greens, Mushroom & Pancetta Pasta

Winter Vegetable Curry

Yellow Bean Salad

Yellow Beans with Toasted Almonds and Pomegranate Mint Dressing

Sauteed Green Beans & Caramelized Shallots

Stuffed Zucchini (this time with shrimp & feta) South Beach Diet, phase II friendly

Zucchini Latkes

Zucchini, Mushroom & Bean Loaf

Grilled & Marinated Vegetables Updated

Grilled Vegetable Fritatta

Roasted Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts & Mushroom Pasta

Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad

Roasted Vegetable Stock

Marinated Tofu "Steaks"

Marinades

Meat - Beef, Lamb, Veal & Pork

Jerked Honey Rum Glaze - perfect for grilling or roasting beef and pork

Maple Balsamic Dressing - a great marinade for any meat, chicken or fish

Fermented Black Bean & Garlic Sauce - great for marinade and stir fry

Beef
1000 Year old Steak (at least the recipe is)

BBQ Brisket

Brisket with Mushroom Rub & Gravy

Asian Style Rib Roast - awesome as alternative to the traditional

Roast Beef with Garlic Mustard Rub

Grandma Hazel's Garlic & Mushroom Crusted Roast Beef

Beef Kebabs

Easy Oven Stew

Regina's Roast

Hearty Beef Stew with Roasted Vegetables, Preserved Lemons & Olives

Beer Beef Stew

Asian Style Braised Beef Shanks

Beer Braised Short Rib Stew

Black Bean Beef Short Ribs

Braised Beef Short Ribs - Hunter's Style

Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine (& Port)

Braised Short Ribs in Sherry

The Original Susan's BBQ Korean Ribs - first posted 2005 and still my favorite in 2013!

Susan's BBQ Korean Ribs - a variation

Choc Chip Chili

Blue & Black Steak

Chili Dry-Rubbed Grilled Steak South Beach Diet

East Coast Cowboy Steak 

Espresso & Spice Rubbed Steak

Frederique's Fabulous Garlic Steak

Awesome Grilled Mushroom Steak

Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Brandy Butter Sauce

Chef Jason Lynch's Grilled Flank Steak

Grilled Argentinian Spice Rubbed Flank Steak

Grilled Mexican Spiced Flank Steak

Grilled Around the World Spiced Flank Steak

Grilled Flank Steak with Honey Soy Marinade

Grilled Flank Steak with Jeanne's Secret Marinade

Grilled Ginger Lime Steak

Grilled Asian Marinated Skirt Steak

Grilled Greece & Portugal inspired Skirt Steak

Grilled Maple Asian Skirt Steak

Grilled Rosemary & Garlic Marinated Skirt Steak 

Grilled Worcestershire Skirt Steak a la Jamie

Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak - great for camping

Grilled Steak with Mixed Mushroom Sauce

Grilled Steak with Robust Marinade

Grilled Strip Loin (or whatever your favorite cut is) with Spice Hunter Rub

Herb Crusted Grilled Steak

Julia Child's Tournedos Sautee Chasseur

Greece & Portugal Inspired Skirt Steak

Hoisin Plus Grilled Skirt Steak

Lemongrass & Ginger Marinated Skirt Steak

Marinated Hanger Steak with Dragon's Breath Blue Cheese

Marinated Grass-fed Beef Steaks

Marinated Strip Loin Steak

Michael Smith's Tuscan Steak Salad

Slow Cooker Boeuf Bourguignon

Surf 'n Turf

Steak & Shrimp Kebobs

Steak au Poivre

Tony Mantuano's Steak Tagliata & Arugula

Portuguese Steak

Mustard Garlic Flank Steak

Six Spice Flank Steak

Friday Flank Steak (another vinaigrette marinade - awesome)

Asian-style Flank Steak

Hoisin Garlic Flank Steak

Anna's Asian Grilled Flank Steak

Charmoula Flank Steak

Flank Steak in Vinaigrette Marinade

Honey & Red Wine Vinegar Marinated Flank Steak

MidEast Spiced Flank Steak

Spicy Lime Marinated Flank Steak

South of the Border Flank Steak

Another Mediterranean Grilled Flank Steak (this one with Dionysios Herb Blend from Epices de Cru

Vietnamese Marinated Steak

Ginger Garlic Beef with Crispy Noodles

Teriyaki Flank Steak

Latin Flank Steak

Lime Curry Marinated Hanger Steak

Chef Dennis Johnston of fid Resto hanger steak tutorial

Red Wine & Coffee Marinated Hanger Steak

Balsamic Vinegar Marinated Skirt Steak

Lime, Garlic & Chili Marinated Skirt Steak

Spice Rubbed Skirt Steak

Braciuolini -stuffed beef rolls

Beef Curry - Rogan Josh

West Indian Spicy Beef Curry - spicy but not "hot"

Crockpot Roast with Mushrooms

Slow Cooker Sunday Pot Roast

Anthony Sedlak's "World Famous" Burgers

Bobby Flay's Argentinean Burgers with Chimichurri Sauce

Bobby Flay's Wild Mushroom- Cheddar Burger with Chipotle Ketchup

Dana's Mushroom Swiss Burgers

Simon & Garkunkel Burgers

Spicy Indian-style Burgers (makes a great meatloaf, too)

David Rocco's Favorite Meatballs

Moroccan Style Meatballs

Holishkes - Meat Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

Argentinian style Meatloaf with Chimichurri Sauce

Barbecue Style Meatloaf

Chili Chipotle Glazed Meatloaf

Chimichurri Meatloaf

Chorizo & Butternut Squash Shepherd's Pie

Curried Meatloaf

Easiest Meatloaf Ever

Mushroom Meatloaf with Honey Chipotle Glaze (and other options from fineCooking)

Mushroom Surprise Meatloaf

Another Mushroom Spinach Surprise Meatloaf

Persian-style Meatloaf

Mediterranean Style Meatloaf

Moroccan style Shepherd's Pie

Sicilian Meatloaf

Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

Easy Oven Stew

Roast Tongue in BBQ Sauce

Norene's Tangy Sweet & Sour Meatballs

Sonia's Swedish Meatballs

Lamb

Allison's Moroccan-inspired Lamb Stew

Mellow Lamb Curry

Coconut Lamb Curry (another mellow choice)

Couscous, Herb & Lamb Loaf

Curried Lamb & Pumpkin Patties

Greek-style Lamb Burgers

Grilled Lamb Chops with North African Chermoula

Coriander Two Ways Grilled Lamb Chops

Grilled Butterflied Lamb with Anchovies, Rosemary & Garlic

Marinated & Grilled Lamb Chops with Herbs & Honey

Kofta B'siniyah (Israeli style meatballs in tahini sauce)

Lamb & Eggplant Shepherd's Pie

Lamb, Feta & Eggplant Burgers

Lamb & Mint Burgers

Lamb with Dried Fruit & Almonds

Lamb with Ras el Hanout & Honey - a delicious slow cooking stew

Dal Gosht (lamb with lentils & spices)

Indian Minced Lamb Kabobs

Lebanese-style Kebbe Lamb Burgers

Leek & Lamb Loaf

Lentil, Spinach & Lamb Loaf

Mideast Inspired Lamb Meatloaf

Mongolian Lamb Patties

Moroccan style Lamb Meatballs - Kofte Tagine

Grilled Lamb Chops

Cilantro, Honey & Spiced Lamb Kebabs with Cilantro Cream

Spiced Grilled Lamb Chops from Curtis Stone

Steamer William A Irvin Grilled Lamb Chops

Rosemary & Garlic Studded Roast Leg of Lamb

Roasted Leg of Lamb with Oregano, Citrus & Rosemary Rub

Grilled Rack of Lamb

Rack of Lamb with Honey Balsamic Sauce

Lamb Biryani

Lamb & Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

Lamb Burgers

Lamb Chops, Beans & Strawberry Salad

Herb & Olive Lamb Chops

Lamb Merguez Pasta

Pakistani Lamb & Tomato Curry - Tamatar Gosht (mild but very flavorful)

Shrimp & Lamb Sausage Pot Pie

Spicy Lamb Burgers with Minty Tzatziki

Veal
Grilled Pesto Veal Chops

Roasted Veal Chops with Lemon Anchovy Aioli

Stuffed Veal Brisket with Ginger Apricot Glaze

Osso Buco

Veal & Mushroom Stew

Sausages
Chorizo & Romano Bean Soup

Chorizo & Shrimps

Chorizo & Bean Chili

Green Lentils & Garlicky Sausaages

Italian Sausages, Potato & Mushroom Roast

Pasta with Italian Sausages

Hot Dogs & Baked Beans

Ribs

Black Bean Beef Short Ribs

Cambodian-style Ginger & Honey Ribs

McCormick's Chipotle Cinnamon Ribs

Finger Lickin' Good Ribs

Bubbie's "Chinese" Honey Garlic Spareribs - made with veal

Sticky BBQ Ribs a la Donna Hay

Asian Sticky Ribs

Crispy Maple Ribs

Grandma Dolly's BBQ Ribs (great with chicken too)

Spicy Smoky Li-Smackin' Ribs

Hawaiian-style Kalbi

Hoisin Ribs

Spicy Herb Rubbed, Honey Lemon Glazed Ribs

Tamarind Glazed Ribs

Korean Style Short Ribs

Crockpot Easy Beef Short Ribs

Tuscan-Style Ribs with Balsamic Glaze

Marinades & Sauces Chimichurri - great spicy sauces for grilled meat, chicken, fish & seafood

Marinades

Simple Marinades

Pork
Cherry Ham

Crisp Cutlets with Caraway Sour Cream Sauce (great with chicken too)

Chicken Recipes

Jerked Honey Rum Glaze - perfect for grilling or roasting

Apple Cider Vinegar BBQ Sauce - a perfect, thin & sticky glaze for chicken wings, etc.

Ancho Chicken Potpie with Cornbread Topping

BBQ Chicken Breasts with Honey Apricot Glaze

Chicken Schnitzel

Lighter Chicken Schnitzel with herbs & Cheese in breading

Chicken with Garlic, Capers & Lemon

Boneless Chicken Breasts with Crispy Rosemary & Chilies

Black Bean Chicken & Tofu Stir Fry

Bonnie's Chicken Fattah

Butter Chicken - Makkhani Murghi

Chicken, Bok Choy, Eggplant in Black Bean Sauce

Chicken with Cranberry & Ginger Orange Sauce

Chicken with Sherry Vinegar Sauce

Chicken Satay with Peanut Coconut Sauce

Chicken Dippers

Chicken in Julia Child's Sauce au Cari (light curry sauce)

Chicken on Lemongrass Skewers -South Beach Diet

Honey Lime Chicken Kebabs with a Kick

Chicken & Chickpea Pilaf

Chicken Loaf - Meat loaf with a twist (great SBD Phase II)

Chicken Meatloaf with Mushrooms & Beans - SBD phase I or whenever...

David Lebovitz's Awesome Chicken Mole

Chicken Piccata (substitute ground pecans or walnuts for SBD friendly version)

Chicken Salad

Chile Rubbed Chicken & Mango Salsa

Cider Vinegar Grilled Chicken

Citrus & Herb Chicken Kebabs

Classic Chicken Soup

Cranberry Couscous Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Crisp Cutlets with Caraway Sour Cream Sauce

Crispy Fried Chicken Wings with Asian Dipping Sauce

Crockpot Peking Chicken Wings

Dai Grilled Chicken -South Beach Diet

Ezekiel's Chicken

Farfel Stuffed Chicken Breasts in Blackcurrant Sauce

Ginger Chili Chicken with Cashews

Green Chicken Soup

Greek-style Grilled Chicken

Grilled Chicken with Adobo Paste - South Beach Diet

Grilled Chicken with Cherry Chipotle Sauce

Grilled Chicken with Lemongrass Ginger Marinade

Grilled Chicken with Spicy Cumin & Sea Salt Rub - South Beach Diet

Grilled Cilantro Citrus Chicken -South Beach Diet

Grilled Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

Herb & Citrus Grilled Chicken - South Beach Diet

Hoisin Roast Chicken

Indian Spiced Chicken Breasts - South Beach Diet

Jerked Honey Rum Glazed Chicken & Veggie Kebobs

Marinades

Fermented Black Bean & Garlic Sauce - great for marinade & stir fry

Maple Balsamic Dressing - another great idea for a marinade

Middle Eastern Fried Chicken With Harissa & Rosewater Sauce

Moroccan-style Chicken Pie - absolutely awesome!

Moroccan Grilled Chicken - South Beach Diet

Olive & Herb Breaded Chicken

Orange Ginger Capon

Oven roasted Balsamic Chicken Breast

Pear Chutney Chicken Breasts

Pecan & Panko Crusted Chicken with Orange & Apricot Glaze

Poulet au Porto Vol au Vent

Rice Noodle Salad with Lemongrass Chicken

Roasted Spatchcock Pesto Chicken

Roasted Herb & Garlic Spatchcock Chicken

Best Ever Roasted Chicken with Lemon, Garlic & Thyme ( I know they're all good, but this one is the best!  And because it's cooked in parchment, it's simple to clean up after too.  Save the roasted bones for making chicken stock)

Roasted Lemon Garlic Chicken

Roasted Rosemary, Lemon & Garlic Chicken

Roasted Chicken with Rosemary, Lemon & Garlic, version 2

Roasted Chicken with Lemon Chipotle Baste

Roasted Chicken Breasts with Ginger Marmalade & Balsamic Glaze

Roasted Chicken Breasts with Garlic & Rosemary

Roasted Chicken Breasts with Shallots & Gingery Glaze

Rosemary, Lemon, Baslamic & More Roasted Chicken

St Tropez Chicken

Simon & Garfunkel Turkey Burgers

Skinny Shepherd's Pie

Spicy Farfel & Pistachio Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Stir Fry Ginger Chicken with Snow Peas & Mushrooms

Sumac Coated Chicken - South Beach Diet

Sweet & Sour Chicken/Pork/Shrimp

Sticky Chicken Wings with Apple Cider Vinegar BBQ Sauce

Tandoori Chicken -South Beach Diet

Thai Cashew Chicken

Thai Chicken & Shrimp Curry

Thai Chili Chicken

Zesty Chicken Meatloaf South Beach Diet friendly and very juicy

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