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Butter Chicken on the Stovetop

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...
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Creole Shrimp Cakes W/Ancho Chile Rémoulade

Crab cakes make a delicious appetizer, but what do you do during the months when crabs are less prevalent on the Oregon coast?  How about creole shrimp cakes?  This is a tasty recipe combining Creole spices with delicious, chopped shrimp.  Because the shrimp is chopped, it's best to use the largest you can find.  Rock shrimp makes a perfectly flavored cake if available. Creole Shrimp Cakes Ingredients: 1 pound TBS extra-large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped 6 tablespoons olive oil ⅓ cup yellow onion, diced ¼ cup green pepper, diced ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon white pepper ¾ cup green...
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Braised Beef Short Ribs

Braised beef short ribs are very popular because it is a delicious section of beef.  Interestingly, all though these are the first five-rib bones of the cow, short ribs are technically from the chuck section of meat, not the beef rib.  Because of that, they are rich in flavor, full of marbling, and absolutely perfect for braising or slow cooking. What is braising? Braising is a cooking technique that combines searing (or browning) the meat and then baking it in a liquid.  The tough tissues (collagen) are broken down by braising the meat without drying out the beef.  This is...
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Flank Steak Tortilla Wraps

Flank steak has a delicious, intense flavor and is best cooked to medium-rare.  It’s easy to cook, making it an excellent option for simple dinners. Flank steak is a cut of meat from the cow’s lower chest or abdominal muscle.  Flank steak is similar to skirt steak; however, a skirt steak is cut from a nearby diaphragm region of the cow with a more prominent grain and a higher fat content.  You can easily substitute skirt steak for flank steak for this recipe. These steaks are about a foot long and an inch thick.  Each steak should be cooked as...
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Grilled Lamb Cutlets Made Easy

Cooking grilled lamb cutlets might seem intimidating because it is one of the less common meats used in American cooking, but it is actually quite simple.  Using a few tips, you can create a lamb-based meal that is tender and mouth-watering. What is lamb meat? Lamb meat is sourced from younger sheep–typically those under a year of age.  The younger age of the meat means it is tender and moist.  Also, domestic sheep are usually grass-fed, resulting in higher fat content and a delicate flavor.  A 100-gram serving of lamb contains approximately 26 grams of protein, 16 grams of fat,...
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Shrimp Alfredo Fettucine for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and while you may want to prepare a delicious meal for you and your loved one to enjoy, no one wants to spend all day cooking.  Shrimp Alfredo Fettucine is one dish that always impresses but is simple to cook is Shrimp Alfredo Fettucine. Four Tips to Achieve the Perfect Shrimp Alfredo Fettucine To make a super flavorful shrimp alfredo fettuccine that’s cheesy and melts in your mouth, there are just a few key concepts to be aware of. Don’t overcook the pasta.  With a recipe like this, pasta is cooked (boiled) in...
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Simple Chicken Wings for Your Gameday Buffet

With the Superbowl coming up soon, many American households are already planning their gameday party menus.  Top on the list for most sports fans is chicken wings.  In a fan survey conducted by the Seattle Seahawks last year, over a third of respondents said chicken wings were their favorite Superbowl party food.  It’s likely not a scientific analysis, but it goes to show that people love their wings.   Did you ever wonder why chicken wings are so popular for gameday buffets? The craze started somewhere around 2010.  People are always looking for something good to serve at a party, and...
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Quick and Easy Beef Stew

There’s nothing better on a cold winter night after a day of work and picking up the kids from school than a warm pot of beef stew.  Fortunately, you don’t need to plan ahead to make a hearty stew anymore.  You can pick up all the groceries you need for this recipe on your way home, and thanks to an Instant Pot (or another similar pressure cooker), you can have this meal ready to serve in about 90 minutes. There are several types of meat you can use for stew, but this simple recipe calls for beef chuck roast.  Chuck...
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Carne Asada Empanadas

Carne asada is a popular meat used in many Mexican dishes.  “Carne asada” translates to “grilled meat” but is always beef.  Chefs use a variety of beef cuts for carne asada, but two of the most delicious are skirt steak and flank steak.  One of the most essential criteria Mexican, Central American, and South American chefs look for in choosing beef for carne asada is quality.  They believe simple cooking combined with the highest quality ingredients makes the best meals. Empanadas are pocket meals, similar to Yooper pasties but smaller and contain more ingredients.  These are fun to make because...
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Ginger Glazed Stuffed Pork Chops

These ginger glazed stuffed pork chops with cornbread-apricot stuffing provide a delicious and hearty meal perfect for a cold winter’s day.  By cooking the stuffing inside of the pork chop, you’re taking care of two parts of your meal (a meat and a side dish), all at one time.  Add another favorite vegetable dish or a fresh salad to complete your dinner. For this recipe, you’ll need six 10-ounce TBS double-thick pork chops.  Call ahead to have these special cuts ready for you to pick up. Cornbread Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small sweet onion, diced 2 cloves garlic,...
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