This steakhouse beef chili recipe is designed to warm you up in the middle of winter. It's hearty and thick, and the chili works wonderfully with all your favorite toppings. It's January. It's cold. Something about the cold, gray days this month always makes me crave soup, … [Read more...] about Steak Chili to Combat the January Freeze
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Gingerbread Pancakes for Post-Christmas Blues
Looking for a pick-me-up to kill the post-Christmas blues? These gingerbread pancakes are easy to mix together the night before, just leaving the liquid ingredients until just before tossing on a hot griddle. They're perfect served with butter and syrup, but add a bit of orange … [Read more...] about Gingerbread Pancakes for Post-Christmas Blues
Filet Mignon in Red Wine Balsamic Reduction: Breaking Away from Ham
If you're getting together for the holidays, there's a decent chance you're also planning on eating a large roast of some sort. Break from tradition this year or throw a New Year's dinner and do things up a bit with a filet mignon in a red wine and balsamic reduction with … [Read more...] about Filet Mignon in Red Wine Balsamic Reduction: Breaking Away from Ham
Cranberry Pecan Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing: Share Our Strength
Dried cranberries, pecans and blue cheese come together with a slightly sweet poppy seed dressing. This salad is becoming a tradition during the holiday season for us, served at our Christmas dinner. With the mix of sweet and salty, it's the perfect introduction to the rich … [Read more...] about Cranberry Pecan Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing: Share Our Strength
Gingered Clementine and Pomegranate Shrimp
These gingered clementine and pomegranate shrimp make fantastic appetizers or even a quick lunch. They come together quickly, cook even quicker, and then you're left with tasty little shrimp covered in a sweet and spicy glaze. What's not to love? Last winter I was involved … [Read more...] about Gingered Clementine and Pomegranate Shrimp
