Vegetable Beef Soup This dish is a hardy meal full of vegetables, meat and delicious flavors. It’s a winter time favorite in our house. Ingredients 2 lbs cubed beef 1 large onion – chopped 1 head celery – chopped 1 bunch carrots- chopped 3 cloves garlic chopped 3 large potatoes cubed 1 8oz can hunts tomato sauce 1 – 14oz can diced tomatoes 1 10oz bag frozen peas 1 10oz bag frozen corn 1 10oz bag frozen cut green beans 1lb elbow pasta Extra virgin olive oil to cover bottom of the pan 2 beef bouillon cubes 1 tsp salt […]
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Stuffed Red Peppers This is a tasty versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side or as a meal. In our home, we usually add a side salad and enjoy the peppers as a meal. Ingredients 4 red bell peppers cleaned, hallowed, and halved ½ lb ground beef 1 cup cooked white rice 1 ball of fresh mozzarella cheese grated 1 egg mixed 3 cloves of garlic chopped 2 shallots chopped ½ cup grated cheese ¼ cup chopped parsley 8oz can tomato sauce Salt and pepper Basil leaves for garnish Directions 1. Cover the bottom of a skillet […]
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Steak Pizzaiola This is a wonderful anytime dish. The beef marinates well with the tomato sauce. This is great for either a weeknight or special candlelight weekend dinner. Ingredients 2 lbs flank steak, skirt steak, or rib eye steak (if you want to splurge) 2-28oz cans San Marzano crushed tomatoes 1 -12oz can tomato paste 4 cloves garlic chopped 1 sweet onion chopped extra virgin olive oil salt black pepper red pepper flakes 12 fresh basil leaves – cleaned and chopped 1/2 cup white wine 4 tbs sugar Additional basil for garnish Grated cheese for topping Directions 1. In a […]
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Steak Pizzaiola This is a wonderful anytime dish. The beef marinates well with the tomato sauce. This is great for either a weeknight or special candlelight weekend dinner. Ingredients 2 lbs flank steak, skirt steak, or rib eye steak (if you want to splurge) 2-28oz cans San Marzano crushed tomatoes 1 -12oz can tomato paste 4 cloves garlic chopped 1 sweet onion chopped extra virgin olive oil salt black pepper red pepper flakes 12 fresh basil leaves – cleaned and chopped 1/2 cup white wine 4 tbs sugar Additional basil for garnish Grated cheese for topping Directions 1. In a […]
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Nonna’s Sunday Sauce In our house, Sunday was the day the whole family gathered to share a big meal and quality time. It was a special day for us. Nonna would wake up extra early to prepare her weekly signature sauce. She made the most amazing meatballs too! . The fragrant aroma of her sauce cooking and her meatballs frying was enough to wake up the heaviest of sleepers. Breakfast on Sunday mornings was always a meatball and a slice of bread topped with her sauce and some grated cheese. Everything always tasted amazing and filled with love. This sauce […]
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Meatball Parmigiana This is a great way to serve meatballs. The warm melted mozzarella brings this dish to the next level. Serve with spaghetti and a side salad or as a sandwich on Italian bread with extra tomato sauce. Ingredients 2-28oz cans San Marzano crushed tomatoes 1 -12oz can tomato paste 4 cloves garlic chopped ½ onion finely chopped extra virgin olive oil salt black pepper red pepper flakes 12 fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup white wine 4 tbs sugar Meatball Ingredients: 2½ lbs meatloaf mix ¾ cup reggiano parmigiano grated cheese 4 cloves garlic finely chopped ¾ cup breadcrumbs […]
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Hearty Beef Stew This is and was a dinner staple in our house. This is a great one pot, meat and potato dish. This dish can be made 1 to 2 days in advance, the longer it sits the better it flavors. Ingredients 3 lbs cubed beef 1 large onion – chopped 1 head celery – chopped 1 bunch carrots- chopped 3 sweet potatoes chopped 3 white potatoes cut 2 -15oz cans peas 1 – 8oz can huts tomato sauce Extra virgin olive oil to cover bottom of the pan 3/4 cup red wine 2 beef bouillon cubes Salt and […]
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Grilled Steak Salad This is a quick and easy salad that is so flavorful and delicious. It’s so colorful and beautiful to look at. Serve for lunch or dinner. Ingredients 1 lb flat iron steak 5 oz arugula- washed and dried 1 pint mixed cherry and grape tomatoes ½ red onion chopped 4 oz feta cheese crumbled Balsamic glaze Salt and pepper to taste Directions 1. Salt the flat iron steak and grill for approximately 5-6 minutes each side. 2. Slice the tomatoes in half and combine with arugula and chopped onion. 3. Slice the steak against the grain and […]
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Grilled Steak And Peach Salad With Burrata Cheese This is a quick and easy summertime salad that is so flavorful and delicious. It’s so colorful and beautiful to look at. Serve as an individual salad or family style for lunch or dinner. Ingredients 1 lb flat iron steak 1 peach pitted and sliced in half 1 Burrata cheese sliced 5 oz arugula- washed and dried 1 pint mixed cherry and grape tomatoes ½ red onion chopped Balsamic glaze Salt and pepper to taste Directions 1. Salt the flat iron steak and grill for approximately 5-6 minutes each side. 2. Brush […]
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Beef Braciole Beef braciole was always a favorite addition to Nonna’s sauce on Sundays. Braciole is great in the sauce but can also stand on its own as a meat dish, add a side of vegetables or a salad and you have a tasty meal. Add pignoli nuts and raisins to the mixture for added flavor. Ingredients Meat – 2lbs flank steak – pounded thin ½ cup reggiano parmigiana cheese grated ½ cup fresh parsley chopped ½ cup bread crumbs 4 cloves garlic finely chopped ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper Olive oil for frying String or toothpicks to hold the […]
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