In large kettle, cover beef with water and add chopped onion, salt, thyme. Bring to boil. Skim fat from surface. Add split peas, cover and simmer over low heat, 3-4 hours. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning.

In 12″ skillet over medium heat,heat 1 tbsp. olive oil;add red, green and yellow peppers and onion;cook about 10 minutes,stirring occasionally until tender.Meanwhile,in large bowl,combine Butchers Blend,egg,bread crumbs,parsley,fennel seeds,1/4 tsp. salt and black pepper;using hands or wooden spoon,blend well.Shape mixture into 1 1/4″ balls.Using slotted spoon,remove vegetables from skillet to bowl; keep warm.To skillet,add remaining […]

Cover roast with just enough water in pressure cooker. Cook for 45 minutes till done. Remove roast from liquor and let cool. Add Can of whole tomatoes, can of clams, Sliced onions, sliced mushrooms, spices and tomato paste. Crush garlics with side of knife and add to stew. Stir and let simmer. When roast has […]

Serves 4 *DIRECTIONS* Heat oil in a large skillet. Add beef and brown on all sides. Add onions and celery and saute until golden brown. Add garlic and saute mixture 1 minute longer, stirring constantly. (Do not let garlic change color.) Stir water into mixture, then add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours, […]

ROXIE, MY MOM USED TO MAKE THIS FOR ME ALL THE TIME. IT IS QUITE SIMPLE. BUY SOME CUBE STEAK AND COOK LIKE THIS. PAT THE CUBE STEAK DRY WITH PAPER TOWELS AND THEN TOSS IN THIS MIXTURE. FRY IT IN A PAN WITH A LITTLE VEG. OIL ON MEDIUM HEAT. YOU MIGHT WANT TO […]

GARNISHES Parlsey Sprigs 12 Cherry Tomatoes Fresh Fruit Kabobs (opt.) * Unsalted margarine, melted, can also be used. ** Phyllo Leaves are greek pastry and they should be defrosted. ~– Combine ground beef, onion and garlic in a large frying-pan; cook, stirring frequently until beef loses pink color. Pour off drippings. Add mushrooms, bay leaf, […]

Prepare basic meat balls. Drain mushrooms, saving liquid. After meatballs are browned, push to side of skillet, add mushrooms and brown over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add enough water to the mushroom liquid to make 1/2 cup; pour this liquid and tomato sauce over the meat balls. Bring to boil, cover skillet, reduce heat. Sprinkle […]

Cook ground beef and taco seasoning mix according to package directions. In bottom of a medium casserole, spread refried beans; sprinkle with onions. PLace meat over beans. Bake at 400 F for 15 minutes. Tuck nacho chips around edge of casserole. Top with green pepper and grated cheddar cheese. Bake 5 minutes. Garnish with sour […]

In Wok medium heat oil: Add meat 1/3 at a time.Stir fry 3 minutes or until browned. Return all beef to Wok. Add: peel, garlic and ginger. Stir fry 1 minute. Stir together: corn starch, beef broth, soy sauce, sherry, marmalade and pepper. Stir into beef. Stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium heat. Boil […]

Mix together soy sauce, sake, mirin and dashi. (Sake and Mirin wines can be bought in most liquor stores. Dashi, a base for Japanese soup stock,is available in most Oriental stores.) Bring to boil.Add steak and return to boil.Cook 3 to 5 minutes.Be careful not to overcook the meat;it should be rare on the inside. […]