Gary got a smoker for Christmas and we are so excited to learn how to use it. However, we have very little knowledge on the proper steps on how to cook in it. If you have any great recipes, tips or ideas on smoking various meats and fish, we would more than welcome your input. Smoking meat is a whole new way of cooking for us and we are more than anxcious to learn the art and techniques used in various recipes. This week I am sharing a fairly simple recipe for something different to do with cubed steak and one of my favorite stir fry recipes.
Steak Parmesan
Serving Size: 4
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Dash garlic powder
2 pounds steak-cut into 1 inch cubes
26 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti (half of a one pound box)
Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
1. In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Dredge the meat in the crumbs. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the breaded meat in the oil and saute’ for five minutes or until well browned on all sides. Drain excess oil, pour in the spaghetti sauce, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain when done and serve steak cubes and sauce over the noodles. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Mandarin Stir Fry
Serving Size: 4
1 pound boneless steak
1 bunch broccoli
2 cloves garlic
2 small cans mandarin oranges, drained, reserving the juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
Cut meat into thin strips. Cut broccoli into small florets. Peel and slice broccoli stems; mince garlic. In a wok or large skillet, heat one tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add and stir cashews until brown, 1-2 minutes. Remove. Add another tablespoon oil and stir-fry meat about 2 minutes. Remove Add broccoli and garlic; fry 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup mandarin orange juice or water; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Combine broth, soy sauce, sesame seeds, pepper and cornstarch. Add to broccoli and add beef. Bring to boil and cook uncovered 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Add cashews and oranges; serve over rice.
Toffee Coffee
1 cup instant coffee
1 cup non-dairy coffee creamer
1/2 cup brown sugar
Combine all ingredients together. Store in airtight container. Use 2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons per cup of boiling water. Relax and enjoy!!
GARY’S TIP: Use a small cookie scoop to fill the whites of Deviled eggs.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Be polite to everyone, not because that one is a lady or gentleman, but because you are.
