Recipes

Pastitsio

Ingredients

* Coarse salt and ground pepper
* 1 pound penne, cooked and drained
* 2 pounds ground lamb
* 2 medium onions, diced
* 1/2 cup red wine
* 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 6 tablespoons butter
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
* 3 cups milk
* 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
* 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

Strip Steak With Rosemary Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients

* 4 pounds total, 1 inch thick)
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
* 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
* 1-1/2 cups dry red wine
* 1 cup canned condensed beef broth
* 1/2 teaspoon dark-brown sugar

Directions

1. Season steaks with salt. Press pepper on surfaces.

rib-eye steaks with red wine sauce

Ingredients

* 1 cup red wine
* 2 rib-eye steaks (about 6 ounces each)
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 small shallot, minced
* 3/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
* 2 tablespoons butter, cut into 6 pieces
* 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
* Pinch black pepper

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, boil red wine over high heat about 7 minutes or until reduced by half; set aside.

2. Season both sides of steaks with salt and pepper.

Greek Burgers with Cucumber Sauce

Ingredients

* 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
* 1 package (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
* 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
* 1-1/2 pounds ground beef chuck OR: ground lamb
* 6 regular-size pita pockets (6-inch)
* 6 leaves green lettuce
* 1 medium-size tomato, cored, seeded and chopped

Directions

1. Combine 1 cup yogurt and the dressing mix in medium-size bowl. Remove 1/2 cup to another bowl and reserve. To remaining yogurt mixture in bowl, add 1/2 cup plain yogurt and cucumber. Refrigerate until serving.

Cuban Sandwiches

Ingredients

* 1 loaf (12 ounces) crusty Italian bread
* 4 dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise
* 1/2 pound roast pork, sliced (about 8-1/4-inch-thick slices)
* 4 slices Swiss cheese (about 1 ounce each)
* 8 teaspoons yellow mustard

Directions

1. Heat grill or grill pan. Cut bread in half lengthwise, then crosswise into four equal pieces. Layer each bottom piece with a sliced pickle, 2 slices of the pork and 1 slice of cheese. Spread the cut-side of each top piece with 2 teaspoons mustard.

Slow-Cooker Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 medium onion, diced
* 2 teaspoons chili powder
* 2 teaspoons cumin
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 pork tenderloins (1-3/4 to 2 pounds), cut into bite-size pieces
* 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with jalapenos
* 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
* 1 package (32 ounces) chicken broth
* 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
* 1 can (8.75 ounces) corn kernels, drained
* Crushed tortilla chips
* Cilantro (optional)

Directions

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