Brisket – Five-Spice Style

This is one of the quintet of brisket recipes that you can make out of a basic recipe. They are: Home-Style StewTexas Chili;Italian Ragu;Smoky. 1 beef brisket, approximately 3 pounds1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder1 tablespoon hoisin sauce1 tablespoon light soy sauce1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped1 can (10.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 can (14.5 ounces)… Continue reading Brisket – Five-Spice Style

Brisket – Italian Ragu

Another one of the quintet of brisket recipes, all based on the same basic recipe. They are: Home-Style StewSmoky;Texas ChiliFive-Spice Style.  1 beef brisket, approximately 3 pounds1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes¼ cup balsamic vinegar2 Italian frying peppers, or cubanelle… Continue reading Brisket – Italian Ragu

Brisket – Texas Chili

This is one from a quintet of brisket/crockpot recipes that use the same basic ingredients, aside from particular ingredients for particular recipes. They are: Home-Style StewSmoky;Italian Ragu;Five-Spice Style.  1 beef brisket, approximately 3 pounds1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes1 can (14.5 ounces)… Continue reading Brisket – Texas Chili

Brisket – Smoky

This is one of the quintet of brisket recipes that you can make out of a basic recipe. They are: Home-Style StewTexas Chili;Italian Ragu;Five-Spice Style. 1 beef brisket, approximately 3 pounds1 tablespoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium… Continue reading Brisket – Smoky

Brisket – Home-Style Stew

This is the first of a quintet of brisket recipes that you can make out of a basic recipe. the other ones are as follows:Smoky;Texas Chili;Italian Ragu;Five-Spice Style.We’ve made every single one of them, and they are all very good. 1 beef brisket, about 3 pounds 1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper1 large… Continue reading Brisket – Home-Style Stew

Braised Sausages with Apple, Onion, and Hard Cider Sauce (Rachael Ray)

2 tablespoons olive oil2 pounds (8 links) veal, beef, or chicken bratwurst4 Macintosh apples, washed and sliced, unpeeled2 medium onions, slicedsalt and pepper1 cup hard cider2 tablespoons brown sugar1/3 cup grainy mustard A Rachael Ray suggestion: serve with pumpernickel-raisin-bread toast and butter. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, place olive oil and add ½"… Continue reading Braised Sausages with Apple, Onion, and Hard Cider Sauce (Rachael Ray)

Moroccan Style Chops

Also see North African Lamb Stew  ¾ cup plain yogurt3 tablespoons orange juice1 scallion, sliced1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon ground cardamom¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground cloves¼ teaspoon ground ginger8 lamb leg sirloin chops, 1" thickOR6 pork loin rib chops, ¾" thick1 medium onion, chopped1 medium tomato, chopped1 medium… Continue reading Moroccan Style Chops

Southern Lamb Stew

Also see North African Lamb Stew  (6 servings) 4 pounds lamb riblets or breast of lamb, cut into serving-sized pieces12 small white onions, peeled3 large sweet potatoes, pared and cut into 1" pieces1 leek, washed and sliced2 cups water1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled¼ cup flour1/3 cup waterfresh mint, chopped (optional)… Continue reading Southern Lamb Stew

North African Lamb Stew

In this household, no one but me likes the taste of lamb very much. It hardly makes sense to spend the time on a dish that only I will eat, so this recipe, Southern Lamb Stew, and Moroccan Style Chops rarely see the light of day. But if you, the reader, do like the taste… Continue reading North African Lamb Stew

Pulled Pork and Peaches

This dish is great served with Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach.  1 boneless pork shoulder roast (3 – 4 pounds)3 medium onions, cut in wedges½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper6 cloves garlic, minced2 packages (12 – 16 ounce) frozen peaches1 cup ginger ale1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and… Continue reading Pulled Pork and Peaches