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Despite the best intentions, sometimes there just aren’t enough time in the day to prepare a wholesome, delicious meal from scratch. On those busy days, kitchen appliances such as rice cookers, and microwave ovens are ready and waiting to come to the rescue! Whether you prefer to assemble ingredients in the slow cooker on your way out the door in the morning and return to hot dinner, or to whip up a dish in the microwave at meal time, appliances are here to help.
Beef Bourguignon recipe complement of Crock-Pot
Ingredients
6 strips bacon, cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces
3 pounds beef rump, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons flour
10 ounces beef broth, can condensed
2 cups red or Burgundy wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon whole thyme
1 whole bay leaf
1/2 pound white onions, peeled
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
Directions
1.Sauté bacon in a skillet on stovetop set to medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside.
2.Add beef cubes to skillet and brown well. Remove meat and set aside.
3.Brown carrot and onion in skillet and transfer to stoneware. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in flour, add broth, and mix well.
4.Add beef and bacon to stoneware, mix, and place in slow cooker heating base.
5.Add wine, tomato paste, garlic, bay leaf, onions, and mushrooms. Cover; cook on Low for 10-12 hours or on High for 5-6 hours.
Ever since I was a child I’ve loved the taste of grilled Kabobs . In my family, there is nothing more American than a weekend of grilling with all the fixings and a side of fries! As an adult, I’ve learned you don’t have to go to your local BBQ joint to enjoy great Kabobs. With a little trial and error, I’ve perfected my own recipe for this great American classic at home.
I actually prefer to cook my Kabobs using indoor grill. Bad weather can always put a damper on outdoor grilling but I can always pan grill my Kabobs indoors. Many people don’t realize that using electric grill can actually give the kabobs a nice, unique flavor, making it a delicious alternative to the grill.
Serves: 4-6 per person
Ingredients:
Large tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined (allow 4-6 per person)
6″ Bamboo skewers
Sambuca as needed
Coarsely ground black pepper as needed
Kosher salt as needed
Method:
- Thread shrimp on skewers.
- Brush with Sambuca.
- Season with black pepper and salt.
- Preheat grill.
- Place skewers on preheated grill. Close the lid and grill to desired doneness. (About 4-5 minutes)
Everyone enjoys holiday food - the cookies, cakes, casseroles, ham, the list goes on and on. Unfortunately our love of holiday food doesn’t always equate to healthy weight maintenance. I’ve found it’s perfectly OK to enjoy a few “guilty” holiday pleasures (i.e. sweets, pastries, and even candy). The trick is moderation; you simply balance out the naughty treats with healthy eating. The “health” food doesn’t need to taste bland either. With a little creativity, good recipes, and the right kitchen gadgets you may end up preferring the healthy food over the sweets!
When it comes to making healthy food that tastes great, the George Foreman grill destroys the competition. I’ve always savored the taste of grilled food but never had the time or knowledge on how to cook it the right way. With the George Foreman grill, I can easily get the flavor that only a large grill can offer and with all the convenience of an easy to use and solid design. Even though I rarely have the time or patience to cook, I find this grill to be a breeze. Its the perfect combination of health, taste, and ease of use.