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Posted May 16, 2010 5:40 PM

Boeuf Bourguignon

I've had and made many versions of this famous dish from the Burgundy region of France. Typically, the mushrooms and pearl onions are saute'd in butter separately and served on top of the stew.

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Posted May 12, 2010 9:20 AM

Shredded Beef Enchiladas

I grew up with tacos made with ground beef and a seasoning packet. I actually thought they were great, but my first trip to Mexico changed my mind.

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Posted January 23, 2010 5:05 PM

Beef Stroganoff with Buttered Pappardelle

I made my first Beef Stroganoff from the first cookbook I owned when I was 20 years old. I remember it had cooking wine, ketchup, boullion cubes and tons of sour cream.

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Posted October 12, 2009 1:50 PM

Balsamic Braised Chuck Roast w/ Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

When the weather turns cold, this is one of the first recipes I think of. It is absolutely one of my favorite ways to make a roast. The combination of the wine, balsamic vinegar, and sugar in the braising liquid makes the meat beautifully tender and flavorful. The horseradish (which I can't get enough of) in the potatoes sets off the sweetness of the gravy (which by the way is very thin.)

This is one of my most requested Sunday dinners.

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Posted April 27, 2011 12:00 AM

April 30th Blink Shopping Party

by Laura Bonicelli

Solo goes Asian this weekend with Ahi, Crab, and Shredded Beef. Please join us at Blink this weekend for their SPRING IT ON

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