Looking for a clever, creative way to dress up a charcuterie board? Or perhaps you want to give your Valentine an extra special bouquet of flowers. It's surprisingly easy to create impressive looking roses using simple slices of salami! The secret tool? A wine glass or champagne flute! Which glass to use depends on the … Continue reading Salami Roses
Red Meat
Mainstay Signature Roasted Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce
Meatballs are another hearty winter comfort food that come in countless variations. Call us biased, but we think ours is, by far, the best! In fact, they are another Mainstay Signature recipe, frequently requested and deeply beloved! In short, our recipe is comprised of beef & lamb meatballs smothered in a creamy mushroom white wine … Continue reading Mainstay Signature Roasted Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce
Hearty Guinness Beef Stew
Every household needs a good ole beef stew recipe, especially in the fall! The only thing better than the mouthwatering smells that fill your home as it simmers in your oven is the way it tastes when you eat it. It's warming, hearty, and the perfect dish to curl up with on a stormy evening. … Continue reading Hearty Guinness Beef Stew
Chili con Carne
Happy Labor Day, USA! This means fall is right around the corner. And with cooler weather, it's the perfect season for thick, hearty chili! Confession: this is a copy-cat recipe for the chili from Wendy's. It's one of the foods I missed the most after cutting out fast food, but it's so much healthier. Plus, … Continue reading Chili con Carne
Parmesan Meatballs with Orzo in Basil Cream Sauce
In our house, pasta and red meat are considered splurges, so this meal is a treat for us! Cheesy meatballs, creamy orzo, and the freshness of the peas. YUM! Don't skimp on the basil or forget the lemon squeeze garnish; that freshness and acid make a huge difference to the flavor profile! Parmesan Meatballs with … Continue reading Parmesan Meatballs with Orzo in Basil Cream Sauce
Carne Asada Mojo Marinade for Steak Fajitas
Two words for you: STEAK. FAJITAS. You know them, you love them. And this delicious mojo marinade will take your red meat to a whole new level! Mojo: A mojo is a Cuban sauce made from citrus juice, olive oil, and citrus juice. Traditionally used on pork, it works well on chicken and red meat, … Continue reading Carne Asada Mojo Marinade for Steak Fajitas
Easy Taco Dip and Burrito Filling
One of our all-time favorite snacks is Seven Layer Dip, and our version makes it even easier! The idea is simple; instead of layering your ingredients, fold most of them together in a single sauce pan, creating one of the tastiest, protein-packed dips you've ever eaten. Top it with the remaining ingredients, and BOOM. Trust … Continue reading Easy Taco Dip and Burrito Filling
American-Style Tacos
Traditional tacos are a gift to the world from their respective cultures and will be getting their own moment of appreciation later this week. But today, I want to talk about the proudly American, fast food-level grub food that keeps every single college student alive with their super cheap price and their crack-level addiction. Because … Continue reading American-Style Tacos
Flank Steak Salad
This week, we're kicking off a new series: Summer Tossed Salads! The weather is hot, and cool salads can really hit the spot! And the word salad doesn't have to mean "diet food". This week's salads are loaded with filling protein and delicious flavor! The first salad is one of our regular rotation meals: Flank … Continue reading Flank Steak Salad
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