Recipe: Shrimp Mashed Potatoes

Make this recipe from Paula Deen, add a serving of bright green peas on the side and you’ll have a simple but decadent meal. Ingredients: 8-10 red potatoes, cut into rounds 1/2 c. warm whole milk 8 T. (1 stick) butter 1/2 c. sour cream salt and black pepper 1 c....

Recipe: Beef and Guinness Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs. stew beef 3 T. oil 2 T. flour salt, freshly ground pepper and a pinch of cayenne 2 large onions, coarsely chopped 1 large clove garlic, crushed (optional) 2 T. tomato puree, dissolved in 4 T water 1-1/4 c. Guinness stout beer 2 c. carrots, cut into...

Recipe: Rack of Lamb with Sage Crust

Ingredients: 2 half racks of American lamb (1 to 1-1/4 lbs. each) 2 tsp. vegetable oil 2 c. fresh (soft) bread crumbs 3 T. finely grated Parmesan cheese 4 cloves minced garlic 2/3 c. chopped fresh sage leaves 1/4 c. olive oil 2 T. Dijon mustard aged balsamic vinegar,...

Recipe: Roast Lamb and Risotto

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 tablespoon of butter 1/2 cup of shallots, chopped 2 cups of uncooked Arborio rice 1/2 cup of red wine 6 cups of chicken broth, heated and divided 3/4 cups of Asiago cheese, grated 2 cups of diced leftover roast lamb 1 clove...

Recipe: Beefy Mexican Lasagna

Celebrate beef month… and Cinco de Mayo all at once! Ingredients: 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef 2 cans (10 oz.) mild enchilada sauce 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained 1-1/2 c. frozen corn 1 tsp. ground cumin 9 corn tortillas 1-1/2 c. shredded Mexican...