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No, steak pizzaiola is not a recipe for making a bougie-style pizza at home.  Instead, this is a delicious, easy-to-make steak recipe that will fill your home with aromatics and get those stomach growling.   Otherwise known as carne alla pizzaiola, the origins of this dish likely come from a Sicilian recipe using beef shoulder for the meat.  Other ingredients, however, point to Naples, Italy as the origin of the recipe. Why is it called pizzaiola if it's not pizza?  Think of one of your favorite parts of pizza–the sauce.  While there are many variations, one consistent characteristic of [caption id="attachment_3071"...

If you think “Andouille” sounds French, you’re absolutely right.  Andouille is a traditional Cajun pork sausage, often used in recipes like jambalaya and gumbo.  Many Andouille sausages come pre-cooked, but if you purchase them uncooked, it's simple to prepare them with the directions below to use in your favorite recipe.   The taste of Andouille sausage will vary depending on who makes it.  Most have a smoky, rich flavor that stands up well in soups and casserole dishes.  However, you should always discuss the taste with your specific butcher, as some are produced with more cajun spices than others, giving them...

Do you hate cooking after a busy day at work but still want to feed your family something delicious and nutritious?  This cheesy potato and sausage casserole can be made ahead of time and then baked after a busy day and tiring commute.   You can alter the ingredients to fit your family’s tastes, too.  The Butcher Shop carries a wide variety of sausages, allowing you to be creative with your meal preparation.  For example, this same recipe can be made with jalapeno sausages and Monterey jack cheese and served with salsa and sour cream. Ingredients: ½ pound of your favorite...

Italian Sausage and Potato Soup. Making soup in the Instant Pot or other similar pressure cooker is an easy way to put together a wholesome meal in minutes.  Some people refer to this type of soup as Zuppa Toscana meaning “Tuscan soup,” but the actual Italian name is “minestra di pane,” meaning bread soup.  Italian sausage, potatoes, onion, and kale are almost always core ingredients. Depending on the chef, you may also find this soup containing zucchini, cannellini beans, celery, and carrots.   Italian Sausage and Potato Soup Ingredients 1 pound TBS Italian ground sausage (mild or spicy) 1 tablespoon olive...

Do you love going out for Indian food, but the tab puts a considerable strain on your pocketbook?  Thanks to the unique combination of spices, Indian food has a distinctive flavor that many people find addictive.  The good news is that there are simple Indian recipes you can make at home for a fraction of the cost and minimal work.  One very popular Indian dish is butter chicken. Butter chicken is a culinary creation of Kundan Lal Gujral, an employee at a sweet shop in Peshawar, India, called Mukhey da Dhaba.  He originally came up with the idea for tandoori...