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Crisp, refreshing salads to give you a break from the July 4th meat-fest. Read More

Ingredients:2 1/2-3 lb beef bottom round roast1 medium onion, chopped1 cubanelle pepper, chopped4 oz crimini mushrooms, chopped1 tablespoon smoked paprika1 cup red wine4 cups beef stock3 cloves garlic6 oz tomato paste2 bay leaves3 sprigs rosemary3 carrots, cut into 3/4 inch chunks3 parsnips, cut into 3/4 inch chunkssea saltfreshly ground black peppersuperfine flour (like Wondra)Directions:Heat a small amount of oil in a large, lidded heavy-bottomed pot (like a Dutch or French oven). Add the onions, mushrooms, garlic, and peppers and cook for 2 minutes. Rub paprika, salt, and pepper into the roast. Sprinkle liberally with flour. Place in the pan and...

This crab dip is bursting with extra flavor from roasted jalapeno peppers and lump crab meat! It’s an easy gluten free recipe, perfect for your next holiday party. Dairy-free dip option. When I think of holidays I think of two things. Football and parties! And then when I think of those two thing, the first thing that comes to mind are appetizers. There’s a rabbit trail of an intro, but it’s true. This Texas girl grew up with 3 brothers gathered around the TV to watch Sunday night football. Thanksgiving is the same. Feast then Football. Haha! So ya, warm,...

The holiday season is upon us! That means you’ll likely need a good appetizer recipe soon. My goal in the coming weeks is to provide a series of solid, tasty low-FODMAP treats that are just right for party season. Appetizers and party snacks have been one of the hardest tasks for me to conquer on the low-FODMAP diet in the last couple years. Part of that is because, personally, I find snacking on the low-FODMAP diet difficult to do; I find it a little harder to keep track of what and how much you are eating. That being said, it...

If you love the flavor of cabbage rolls, but don't have the time for all the stuffing and rolling, this soup is for you!  This lightly spicy, beef and cabbage soup is hearty, but can be assembled and cooked quickly for these cool Fall evenings.If you're not a fan of spicy flavors, use plain tomato juice instead of the V-8 and add another can of diced tomatoes instead of the Rotel version.2 t. olive oilsalt and pepper to taste1 - 1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck1 medium yellow onion, chopped2 t. minced garlic4 cups coarsely chopped green cabbage2 carrots peeled, quartered,...