Featured Recipe

Roasted Cauliflower Bisque

Cauliflower is now being touted as the new Kale ~ for folks that haven't warmed up to the texture and flavor of kale, this is good news.  Cauliflower tends to take on the flavor of what it's paired with.  It's also extremely versatile; you can bake, broil, boil, steam, rice, saute, mix with just about anything or enjoy it raw.  I chose to prepare a simple bisque with the head of cauliflower I had in my refrigerator.  It's light and has a lovely mild flavor.  You could add cheese, veggies or a protein to add a little zip to this bisque. "The flavor of roasted cauliflower is wonderful!" 

Salisbury Steaks with Caramelized Onion Gravy

Sometimes simple is just right.  This Salisbury steak recipe is perfect for a weekday family meal; especially when you're juggling work, school, and after school activities.  To save time, prepare the patties a day ahead ~ all you'll need to do is prepare the sauce, and top the freshly grilled patties right before dinnertime.    

"Moist and flavorful steaks are enhanced with a
light, flavor-packed gravy!"

INGREDIENTS:
Steaks
2 pounds ground beef (you may substitute turkey if you prefer)
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 eggs
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
2 slices wheat bread, chopped (or 2 cups croutons, crushed)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Sea salt and pepper

Gravy
2-3 Tbs. olive oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 Tbs. butter
1 Tbs. flour
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
Pepper to taste

PREPARATION:
Steaks
1.     In a mixing bowl, combine onion, garlic, parsley, egg and Worcestershire sauce. 

2.     Add chopped bread, pour heavy cream over bread and gentle mix.

3.     Add ground beef; season with salt and pepper and mix to combine all ingredients.

4.     Form into 4-5 patties 1” thick.

5.     Cook in a skillet over medium heat; 10 minutes on one side, than 5 minutes on the other.

Gravy
1.     In a large skillet, sauté the large, coarsely chopped, onion in olive oil over low heat for 20 minutes.  Onion will soften and caramelize.

2.     Push onions over to one side of the pan.  On the other side of the pan add butter and flour; stir to create a roux.

3.     Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and pepper; bring to a low boil, reduce heat and simmer until gravy thickens (approx. 8 minutes).

4.     Add steaks back to the pan, spoon gravy over steaks and simmer for 4-5 minutes.

5.     Plate steaks; spoon gravy over top.

6.     Serve and enjoy!

Variation:  Sauté 1 lb. fresh mushrooms with the onions when making the gravy.