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Beef Tenderloin for Christmas

Merry Christmas! Many of you are roasting a beef tenderloin for Christmas.  This has become a tradition in our house as well.  In addition to being delicious a Beef Tenderloin does not take a long time to cook.   Roasted Beef Tenderloin 4 to 5 pounds of trimmed beef tenderloin (available at your local meat market)4 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon chopped Rosemary2 teaspoons fresh Thyme4 Garlic cloves minced (or 3 Tablespoons granulated Garlic)1 teaspoon Paprika Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.…

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Chicken Tikka Masala

Gourmet cooking can be so much fun especially when someone else has done the hard work for you.  I am sharing another recipe from Karen’s Spice Kitchen.  Her spice blends are now available at your local meat market.  Entertaining is super easy if you have Karen’s Spice blends on hand with a few staples. Chicken Tikka Masala 1 large onion chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed (you can use 2 Tablespoons of granulated garlic) 1 Tablespoon Olive oil 2 1/2 pounds…

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Flank Steak and Grilled peppers and onions”

For those of you who don’t know, I am a huge fan of onions–the Butcher not so much. They are so good for you. If I cook them the Butcher will eat them, but I have problems if I try to put them in salads. This recipe is easy and delicious. It gives you the flavor of Fajitas without the carbs in the tortillas.  Green and red peppers are still plentiful so take advantage of these great buys at local…

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Shrimp Curry

I am a huge fan of Indian food. I had never attempted to make it at home before. I received a spice packet from karen’s spice kitchen. I make Chicken Tikka Masala and it was delicious. After that, I decided to make Shrimp Curry. I love International flavors. This is a gourmet meal you can make at home. The recipe can easily be doubled if you are entertaining.  Enjoy. Shrimp Curry 1 pound uncooked shrimp (shell removed, sand vein cleaned…

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