Steak de Burgo was created in Des Moines, Iowa around 1939 and can take a steak and potatoes dinner up a notch. Just another name for steak and potatoes, this rich dish is traditionally made with a good cut of beef tenderloin, covered in a creamy mushroom sauce. Because it is so easy and quick to make, I thought it would be a perfect recipe for just two people, but ingredient portions could be increased to serve more. As an accompaniment, my mashed potatoes were made using russets. Yukon Gold would produce a more creamy, buttery textured dish; however, Russets was what I had on hand. Regardless if you use…
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Skillet Lasagna For Two Without Leftovers
Three Meals for Two People Meal Three: Meaty Skillet Lasagna This meaty skillet lasagna is simple and scaled-down, requiring very little prep and it will not leave behind a wake of dirty dishes nor leftovers. Do not substitute no-boil lasagna noodles for the traditional, curly-edged lasagna noodles here because the no-boil noodles will fall apart. Most lasagna recipes are constructed to serve 8-10 people. Here, we just want enough to serve two people; however, this recipe is so filling, it could serve three people easily. This recipe recommends using 85% lean ground beef to cut down on the amount of grease; however, the beef is not as flavorful as Italian…
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Beef Taco Casserole Portioned for Two
Beef Taco Casserole Portioned for Two This meal is designed for a weeknight of maybe chilling out and having a cocktail. Made with items you should have in your pantry already, It goes great with a margarita….see my classic margarita recipe by clicking HERE When cooking for two, try to find recipes that only use half-pound portions. Divide your one pound packages. This recipe is ideal for using half of that pound. Recipe for Beef Taco Casserole for TWO Recipe courtesy of America’s Test Kitchen Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save
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10 Step Southern Cubed Steak Meal Plan
Cubed steak was a staple in our house, growing up in Georgia. It is a cheap cut of beef, which is usually very tough. Pan frying it, allows drippings to form the base of the good ‘ole white gravy, we southerners like to put on anything. Patience is important, as well as very hot pan, when making homemade gravy. Use good quality milk, as it is the main ingredient in this smothering sauce. As my first entire meal plan post; this will take you step-by-step through the PREP and COOKING stages of this meal. Hope you enjoy it. PREP POTATOES Peel russet or Yukon Gold potatoes. Cut into 1/2″ or…
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End of Summer Salad
Although the calendar indicates it is the end of summer, Mother Nature in South Carolina is not paying attention. Yesterday it was 92º and today it will be the same, nevertheless, most farmers’ markets are closing down or will be in the next two weeks. This end of summer celebration, because I hate the hot weather, was perfect for dinner, after finishing up a hot summer day. Light, refreshing and colorful, if you are a vegetable fan, you will love this easy to prepare salad. Because the vinaigrette is so prominent in this recipe, using good, fresh ingredients is important and will make a difference. Keep in mind, the vinaigrette…
