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Italian Meatballs

Italian Meatballs by Salad Foodie

Years ago I had an Italian neighbor who became a close friend. I always commented on her delicious meatballs and one day she shared the recipe with me. I have made them ever since about the same way. You can vary the meats using what's on hand, but I usually select lean ground beef, turkey, chicken or lamb, with an equal amount of…

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Quick Meatloaf & Potatoes

Quick Meatloaf & Potatoes by Salad Foodie

Start to finish this can be on the table in 30 minutes, which represents 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes cook time in the microwave. This meal-in-one recipe comes from the heyday of microwave cooking in the 80's and 90's, and is always a family pleaser. Of course it can be baked in a 350 degree F. conventional oven instead, for an…

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Sauerbraten Abkürzung

Sauerbraten Abkürzung by Salad Foodie

You already know what sauerbraten is, yes? Well to that I add Abkürzung: German for "short cut" (let's hope my Googled translation is correct.) After checking out several versions of sauerbraten, I blended a few ideas and ingredients from several and came up with my own time-saving formula! The roast cooks in a spicy sweet-sour…

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Classic Beef Bourguignon

Classic Beef Bourguignon by Salad Foodie

Cubes of beef stewed in a red wine sauce - magnifique! Hearty and flavorful, this can be made in a Dutch oven or crock pot. See link for Crock pot version below under "Useful Links".

1 vote
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Chicken Fried Steak with Green Chili & Egg

Chicken Fried Steak with Green Chili & Egg by Mick Rosacci

Southwestern Pueblo style chicken fried steak with a simple green chile gravy and a soft cooked egg.

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Lite and Fabulous Steak Pizzaiola

Lite and Fabulous Steak Pizzaiola by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

This Italian classic is simply steak topped with a quick cooking, zesty, pizza-like sauce. Sometimes it’s topped with cheese. I’m using very lean top sirloin but if you’d prefer to use flank steak or skirt steak, just reduce the cooking time a bit. Doesn’t matter how you cook your filet, the sauce absolutely makes this dish. The…

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Cheeseburger in Paradise Skinny Soup

Cheeseburger in Paradise Skinny Soup by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Okay, so this is a soup not the burger Jimmy Buffett was singing about but it has all the fabulous flavors of a dreamy cheeseburger! And, you don’t even need to fire up the grill. The skinny for 1 serving is 207 calories, 3.8 grams of fat and 5 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS. It’s such a fun soup with a whole lot of flavor. Don’t be…

1 vote
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Florentine Salisbury Steak

Florentine Salisbury Steak by J. Gino Genovesi

This dish is restaurant quality food which when served with mashed potatoes and green beans makes a delightful presentation. At home,this was a favorite among our family. I have made some changes from the original one used by my mother and wife, and think you will enjoy it also. It is economical, relatively fast and so good. I…

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Classic Beef Bourguignon - Crockpot Version

Classic Beef Bourguignon - Crockpot Version by Salad Foodie

Cubes of beef stewed in a red wine sauce - magnifique! Hearty and flavorful, this can be made in a Dutch oven or crock pot. See link for Classic Beef Bourguignon cooked stove-top in a Dutch oven, under "Useful Links" below.

1 vote
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Skinny Salisbury Steak, a Diner Classic

Skinny Salisbury Steak, a Diner Classic by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Salisbury steak has been a classic dish long before TV dinners were in the picture. Look on the menu of most diners and you’ll probably see this hamburger patty-style steak. It’s usually smothered with rich, dark, gravy and served with mashed potatoes. This recipe is too but I’m trimming the fat and calories by using extra lean ground…

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Zucchini Meatballs in Cream Sauce - Microwave Quick!

Zucchini Meatballs in Cream Sauce - Microwave Quick! by Salad Foodie

Several good reasons to save this recipe: to use up zucchini; to keep the kitchen cool by microwaving the main dish; and because the meatballs are loaded with veggies, are moist and creamy. This is one of my two all-time FAVS from the peak microwave cookbook era of the 80's and 90's. If you prefer, use homemade cream sauce in place of…

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Crockpot Beef Short Ribs with Mushrooms

Crockpot Beef Short Ribs with Mushrooms by Salad Foodie

Crockpot meals are perfect for busy days. A little prep in the morning, then let the crockpot do its magic on boneless short ribs. By the time you return hours later the tantalizing waft of dinner will welcome you, and the beef will be fork-tender. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice for the mushroom gravy bonus.

1 vote
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Las Vegas Recipe Guru Summerlin Roasted Vegetables with Braised Beef

Las Vegas Recipe Guru Summerlin Roasted Vegetables with Braised Beef by Las Vegas Recipe Guru Summerlin

On a recent trip to visit a dear friend at Balboa Island near Newport Beach, we were taking a walk along the beach and came across a small vendor selling fresh vegetables. She had giant onions, had to weigh at least 2 pounds. The question came up of…

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Super Bowl Sirloin Soft Tacos

Super Bowl Sirloin Soft Tacos by Patti Fisher

Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on the grill but sometimes we cook inside. We always eat outside on our patio where it is very comfortable with a rainforest theme. Wood burning stove, little lights, candles, lanterns and surround sound. We enjoy a little wine, or…

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Oklahoma Brisket

Oklahoma Brisket by Robert Long

A great tender brisket different from smoked brisket

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