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Spicy Roast Brisket

Spicy Roast Brisket

This recipe is for a spicy beef brisket roast. It may be served with mashed potatoes. Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 kg (2 pound) piece of beef brisket 1 cup sliced or coarsely-chopped onions 1 cup thinly sliced stalk…

Pepper Crusted Flank Steak

Pepper Crusted Flank Steak

If you’ve ever had Steak au Poivre, this is going to look pretty similar, except it’s grilled and there is no pan sauce. Ingredients ¼ cup peppercorns, cracked Salt ¾ tsp cayenne pepper 1½ tbsp smoked paprika 1 ea. (1…

Pan-Seared Filet Mignon

Pan-Seared Filet Mignon

Tender filet mignon crusted with a blend of spices and seared in a cast iron pan. Ingredients 4 ea. (24–32 ounces) filet mignons, 1 ½ inch thick ½ tsp salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp smoked paprika…

Holiday Pork Loin

Holiday Pork Loin

This is perfect for serving at Christmas instead of ham, or even as a main dish when guests come over. Ingredients 1 ea. (4 pounds) boneless pork loin roast 1 cup salt ½ cup honey 2 cups boiling apple cider…

Ham and Cheese Crepes

Ham and Cheese Crepes

Ingredients 12 prepared crêpes 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese 12 slices cooked, thinly sliced ham 2 Tbsp finely-chopped green onion ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper ½ cup sour cream ½ teaspoon prepared mustard ⅓ cup bread crumbs 3…

Fisherman’s Casserole

Fisherman's Casserole

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) macaroni ½ pound grated cheddar cheese ⅔ cup milk ½ teaspoon dry mustard ½ cup chopped onion 1 can (10¾ ounces) cream of celery soup 1 teaspoon salt 1 can (14¾ ounces) salmon 1 bag…

Christmas Ham

Christmas Ham

The ancient Romans, who sacrificed a pig to their god Saturn about the same time Christmas is celebrated nowadays, are probably the starters of a Christmas tradition still alive in some parts of the world. This is a recipe for…

Choucroute (Sauerkraut with Meat and Potatoes)

Choucroute (Sauerkraut with Meat and Potatoes)

Choucroute garnie is a dish of Sauerkraut with sausages, salt pork, and potatoes. Being a little picky about your ingredients (especially the sauerkraut) with this recipe makes all the difference. Ingredients 1 or so tablespoons of duck fat 1 medium…

Chicken Vindaloo

Chicken Vindaloo

Vindaloo is a hot and spicy dish from the Goa region of India. Its heavy use of vinegar and the traditional meat of pork are due to the Portuguese influence on the area. Vindaloo is a popular Indian restaurant meal,…

Chicken Curry

Chicken Curry

Ingredients Marinade ingredients 4 lb chicken 1½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon red chile powder 1 pinch of turmeric 100 ml coconut yogurt 1½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon garlic paste 1½ teaspoon ginger paste 1 teaspoon chile powder 1 teaspoon…

California Curry Chicken

California Curry Chicken

This dish is an attempt to replicate the flavor of curry chicken dishes that are served at Indian restaurants in California. Ingredients Meat and vegetables 4 tbsp cooking oil 1 cup diced yellow onions 2 tsp minced garlic 1 lb…

Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Pan Gravy

Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Pan Gravy

Fried chicken is a Southern main meal in the USA, served often at “Sunday dinner” (“dinner” being the midday meal for many Southerners) or church “suppers” (“supper” being the term for the evening meal). Recipes are legion; every family has…