Archive for the ‘ Beef ’ Category

Shiraz Roast with beef gravy

This is our family recipe for a super tender roast with very rich gravy. There’s something that a nice dark red wine does for a large cut of beef that just complements the flavor like nothing else. In this recipe we use Shiraz wine to flavor our beef and gravy, if this is something you haven’t tried, you are seriously missing out.

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Chunky Steak Chili

Chili is many things to many people. Chili is one of those dishes that everyone prepares their own way. This recipe is what chili is to me. I never really favored chili much because most chili’s are filled with beans and I’ve never really been a fan of beans. One day I set out to create a chili that I would like; I knew it needed to be beefy, hearty, and full of flavor. I made this chili with nice big hunks of steak in mind. Read more

Red and Blue burgers

Red and Blue burger

Burgers have always been popular and their popularity keeps growing. The latest trend is with specialty  and “gourmet” burgers. In fact in 2009 a specialty burger restaurant was ranked the fastest growing chain restaurant in the nation. Along with specialty burger chains, other chains are jumping on the band wagon by adding “gourmet” burgers to their menus. Inspired by the “gourmet” burger trend the Red & Blue burger was created. Read more

French Onion Soup, classic, rich, flavorful

french-onion-soup-eat French onion soup is a classic, and one of my absolute favorite meals. Yes, I called it a meal because that’s how we serve it at home; nothing this good should be sidelined. You may notice this recipe has a rather simple list of ingredients, but there is a lengthy introduction. This is because making French onion soup is more about the method than the ingredients them selves. Read more