Tag Archives: beef

Slow, Dry-Roast Sirloin Tip (or Faster Option)

By Cat, January 2015; updated Aug 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) My Dad used to do a slow, dry-roast with sirloin tip that was absolutely delicious. Done properly, it can be medium-rare to medium and be quite tender. Because it is … Continue reading

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Danish Pot Roast, with Dill or Rosemary-Juniper Berry Rub

by Cat, Sept 20, 2014 (Photo, right, by D. Morgan) I just bought a beef rump roast (bottom round), and wanted to try something new, maybe something true to my Scandinavian heritage. I found a couple promising recipes in Wonderful … Continue reading

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Marinades and Grilling/High Heat Cooking Tips for Meats

by Cat, July 19, 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Cooking meat at high temperatures (grilling, broiling, deep frying and pan frying) produces toxins (that increase your risk of cancer) such as: polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) heterocyclic amines (HCAs) advanced glycation endproducts … Continue reading

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Blueberry Burgers

by Cat, July 19, 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Kafta: Middle Eastern Burgers; 2. Marinades and Grilling/High-Heat Cooking Tips for Meats I first had a version of this recipe at a lunch sandwich shop near my office in Portland. … Continue reading

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Bleu Burgers (with caramelized onions)

By Cat, Memorial Day, 2012 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Chose your ground beef carefully; 2. Bleu Burger recipe See also: 1. Kafta: Middle-Eastern Burgers, Ovals or Sausages This Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer season … Continue reading

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Tri-Tip or Flank Steak with Caper-Anchovy Butter

By Cat, June 2010 (photo, right, from Wimimedia Commons) See also: 1. Green Beans and Broccolini, seared with Finely Minced Garlic; 2. Beef, Venison, Buffalo Menu Tri-Tip is a cut from the hind quarter, from the bottom of the sirloin area, just above the belly area from which the … Continue reading

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Meat Fillings for Pierogi

By Cat, June 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Potato and Ground Beef Filling; 2. Ground Beef, Potato and Cheese Filling; 3. Potato, Ground Beef & Pork Filling See also: 1. Pierogi Ruski; 2. Cream Cheese Pierogi Pastry; 3. Ethnic Recipes Menu (scroll down to Eastern Europe … Continue reading

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Moussaka (Greek & Middle Eastern Lamb Casserole)

By Cat, Aug, 2007; updated Jan 2009 to add a vegetarian version (Photo, right, by Cat; Corning Ware chicken fryer, below, from Blue Cornflower.com (2))) This delicious Greek casserole resembles lasagna, with eggplant instead of pasta, typically lamb instead of beef, and a different herb-spice flavor. … Continue reading

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Pasties

by Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Dough for Pasties; 2. Traditional Cornish Pasty Filling (2 versions) See also: 1. Traditional Pasty Filling; 2. Yogurt Pie Crust I or II; 3. American Pie Crust (Wheat or Spelt); 4. My Dad’s Beef Stew … Continue reading

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Dad’s Beef Stew with Root Veggies

by Cat, April 2014 (Photo, right, from Cat’s photo collection; photo, below from mibekfarms.com/stewtips.html) When my Dad was the chief cook and bottle washer at home (while my Mom worked at the bar), one of his favorite dishes was beef stew. He … Continue reading

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