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Top Sirloin with Mushrooms

Written by , Posted in Beef, Dinner, Low Carb, Main Dishes, Meat, Vegetables

Top Sirloin with Mushrooms
Recipe Type: Main, Beef, Mushrooms
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour 30 mins
Serves: 4-6
To celebrate 5 years of marriage, beef is always a good idea!
Ingredients
  • 1 Top Sirloin (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 C red wine (I used a Charles Shaw Cabernet Sauvignon)
  • 1/2 C balsamic vinegar, divided
  • salt
  • pepper
  • olive oil
  • 1 C mushrooms, quartered (I used button mushrooms, but use whatever kind you have)
Instructions
  1. Sear all sides of beef in a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper in the cast iron pan you’re going to braise it in, then add red wine and balsamic vinegar.
  2. Braise/bake at 375F for 1 hour.
  3. Meanwhile, cook mushrooms in balsamic vinegar, until mushrooms are cooked and vinegar is thick and syrupy.
Notes

Save the leftovers for another meal: Philly Cheesesteak Pizza, Beef Stew, Beef Pot Pie…

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October 2011

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Mindy’s Gorgonzola and Honey Crostini

Written by , Posted in Appetizers, Bread

Mindy’s Gorgonzola and Honey Crostini

Author: Melinda Parker
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Serves: 4-6
Creamy and tangy gorgonzola meets rich and sweet honey. Together on a slice of crispy bread, they make a delightful pair.
Ingredients
  • 1 baguette
  • gorgonzola
  • honey
Instructions
  1. Slice baguette and top with Gorgonzola.
  2. Bake for about 10 minutes (until cheese is melted and bread is slightly crispy).
  3. Drizzle with honey.

 

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October 2011

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Green Salad with Gorgonzola

Written by , Posted in Low Carb, Salads, Vegetables

Green Salad with Gorgonzola
Recipe Type: Salad, Veggies
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Creamy Gorgonzola plays nice with cranberries and lettuce.
Ingredients
  • lettuce
  • Gorgonzola cheese
  • dried cranberries
  • tomato, chopped
  • creamy dressing
Instructions
  1. Toss all ingredients together in a medium or large bowl. Serve. Enjoy.

 

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October 2011

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Bruléed Pears

Written by , Posted in Dessert, Fruit

 

Bruléed Pears with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
 
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
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Serves: 2
Warm bruléed pears topped with creamy vanilla bean ice cream. The perfect way to end a special meal.
Ingredients
  • 1 pear, halved and cored
  • sugar
  • vanilla bean ice cream
Instructions
  1. Place pear halves cut side down on a baking sheet in an oven that has just been turned off. Leave for about 30 minutes or so (they should be warm and softened).
  2. Sprinkle with sugar and torch (like you would a Crème Brulée).
  3. Top with ice cream.
 
Notes
If you had leftover pears (bruléed or not), you could eat them for breakfast topped with granola and yogurt!

 

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October 2011

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Honey Roasted Carrots

Written by , Posted in Roasting, Vegetables

Honey Roasted Carrots
Recipe Type: Vegetable, Side
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Serves: 2
Sweet, slightly crispy carrots. Yum.
Ingredients
  • 2 carrots, sliced on an angle
  • 2 T (or more) honey
  • olive oil
  • salt
Instructions
  1. Place carrots on a baking sheet and drizzle with honey, olive oil and a bit of salt.
  2. Bake at 375F for 10-20 minutes until soft and slightly browned.