Stroganoff Meatballs

Stroganoff Meatballs
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Servings Prep Time
6 people 55-60 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 55-60 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Stroganoff Meatballs
Print Recipe
Servings Prep Time
6 people 55-60 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 55-60 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
Beef Meatballs
Stroganoff Sauce
Servings: people
Instructions
Beef Meatballs
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix until incorporated. Roll into 1-ounce meatballs (about 2 tbsp each) and arrange on a large baking tray lined with parchment. Will yield about 38 meatballs.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes and remove from oven. Reduce heat to 350°F.
Stroganoff Sauce
  1. While meatballs are cooking, heat oil in a large dutch oven. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until most of the liquid has evaporated and starting to brown.
  2. Add 2 cups water and OXO soup base and heat to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Whisk together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water. Add to pot, whisking constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and whisk in mushroom soup until smoothed out. Stir in sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, paprika and pepper.
  3. Add meatballs to the sauce and stir gently to coat with sauce. Cover and bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately over noodles, rice or potatoes.
Recipe Notes

-It is a must to use beef soup base (preferably Knorr OXO Beef in a Mug)  I have tried to use regular beef bouillon cubes and powder, however, they do not have the same level of beef flavour and are not recommended for this recipe.

-Meatballs can be made and cooked up to a day ahead.  Keep covered and chilled until ready to use.  Cook casserole for 40-45 minutes if using cold meatballs.

 

Grilled Steak Salad

Grilled Steak Salad
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    Servings Prep Time
    2 people 25 minutes
    Cook Time
    10 minutes
    Servings Prep Time
    2 people 25 minutes
    Cook Time
    10 minutes
    Grilled Steak Salad
    Print Recipe
      Servings Prep Time
      2 people 25 minutes
      Cook Time
      10 minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      2 people 25 minutes
      Cook Time
      10 minutes
      Ingredients
      Servings: people
      Instructions
      1. In a small bowl stir together first 10 ingredients. Sprinkle steaks generously on both sides with spice rub, pressing gently to slightly adhere. Drizzle with oil and rub paste evenly over steak. Cover and set aside at room temperature while grill preheats.
      2. Preheat grill to medium high.
      3. Clean and dry mixed greens ( I like to use a salad spinner). Clean and slice vegetables, subbing in others as you like.
      4. Grill steak to desired doneness. 4-5 minutes per side for a medium 1" steak. It will depend on thickness of steak. Remove steak and cover with foil and allow to rest at least 5 minutes.
      5. While steak rests, arrange mixed greens on plate and top with sliced vegetables and crumbled goat cheese.
      6. Slice steak across the grain and arrange on salad. Drizzle with Catalina dressing and serve immediately.
      Recipe Notes

      I recommend using homemade dressing, you just can't beat it.  Here's a link to my Catalina Dressing.

      Catalina Dressing

       

      Guilt Free Eggs Benny


      Guilt Free Eggs Benny
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        Servings Prep Time
        4 people 40 minutes
        Cook Time
        25-30 minutes
        Servings Prep Time
        4 people 40 minutes
        Cook Time
        25-30 minutes
        Guilt Free Eggs Benny
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          Servings Prep Time
          4 people 40 minutes
          Cook Time
          25-30 minutes
          Servings Prep Time
          4 people 40 minutes
          Cook Time
          25-30 minutes
          Ingredients
          Cauliflower Cakes
          Avocado Sauce
          Assembly
          Servings: people
          Instructions
          Cauliflower Cakes
          1. Cut trimmed cauliflower into large pieces. Boil or steam cauliflower until just tender, about 5-6 minutes depending on size of pieces. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool. Allow to drain completely and press dry with a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture.
          2. Using a food processor, pulse together cooked cauliflower, oat flour, eggs, salt and pepper until combined and cauliflower is broken down into small bits. (you want some texture remaining) Stir in parmesan cheese, green onions, and parsley.
          3. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a non stick pan over medium heat. Using approximately 1/4 cup of cauliflower mixture form into patties by scooping into a 3" ring mold set in the bottom of the pan and flatten with a spoon. Remove the ring mold and repeat for remaining cakes. Alternatively, you can drop 1/4 cup of mixture into hot pan and flatten into a 3" disk using the back of a spoon. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and keep warm uncovered in a 200℉ oven. Repeat with remaining cauliflower mixture to make a total of 8 cakes.
          Avocado Sauce
          1. Split avocado in half and remove pit. Scoop out flesh into the bowl of a food processor or blender. Add yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. With processor running, slowly add water until desired consistency is reached. Taste for seasoning and spoon over eggs.
          Assembly
          1. Using the same pan from cooking the cauliflower cakes, gently warm ham or back bacon while eggs are cooking.
          2. Fill a large shallow pan with 2"-3" of water and add 2 tbsp of white vinegar. Heat to a simmer. Poach 8 eggs by first cracking 1 egg into a small bowl and sliding egg gently into the water. Repeat with remaining eggs. Cook for 4 minutes for soft eggs. Scoop out egg using a slotted spoon and rest onto a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess water.
          3. Top each cauliflower cake with 1 ounce of ham or back bacon. Add a poached egg to each and top with a generous spoonful of avocado sauce. Garnish with chives if desired. Serve immediately.
          Recipe Notes

          To make oat flour, grind 1/2 cup oatmeal in a spice grinder until flour like.

          Use an egg poacher if available.

          Hearty Hamburger Soup


          Hearty Hamburger Soup
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            Servings Prep Time
            10 people 15 minutes
            Cook Time
            2 1/4 hours
            Servings Prep Time
            10 people 15 minutes
            Cook Time
            2 1/4 hours
            Hearty Hamburger Soup
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              Servings Prep Time
              10 people 15 minutes
              Cook Time
              2 1/4 hours
              Servings Prep Time
              10 people 15 minutes
              Cook Time
              2 1/4 hours
              Ingredients
              Servings: people
              Instructions
              1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart until starting to brown. Drain any visible fat. Add garlic and onion and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
              2. Add remaining ingredients to pot and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer on low for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
              Recipe Notes

              I used Campbells brand soups in this recipe.  Makes about 4 litres of soup and freezes very well.

              Mushroom Green Beans


              Mushroom Green Beans
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                Servings Prep Time
                8 15 minutes
                Cook Time
                35-40 minutes
                Servings Prep Time
                8 15 minutes
                Cook Time
                35-40 minutes
                Mushroom Green Beans
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                  Servings Prep Time
                  8 15 minutes
                  Cook Time
                  35-40 minutes
                  Servings Prep Time
                  8 15 minutes
                  Cook Time
                  35-40 minutes
                  Ingredients
                  Beans
                  Topping
                  Servings:
                  Instructions
                  Breadcrumb Topping
                  1. In a small bowl stir together all dry ingredients including cheese. Drizzle butter into dry and stir to combine. Set aside.
                  Beans
                  1. Preheat oven to 350℉. In a medium sauté pan heat oil over medium heat and sauté shallots and garlic for 2-3 minutes until starting to soften. Add mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cook until mushroom have cooked down and moisture has evaporated, about 5-6 minutes. While cooking shallots and mushrooms cook beans in boiling salted water for 6-7 minutes.
                  2. Drain beans well and toss with mushroom mixture, and asiago cheese. Pour into a greased casserole dish and sprinkle with topping. Bake for 20-25 minutes until topping is golden. Serve immediately.
                  Recipe Notes

                  White and cremini mushrooms work well here, but my personal favourite is 1/2 ounce dry wild mushrooms (prepped as per container), coarsely chopped and added with 10 ounces of sliced cremini mushrooms as shown in this post.