Classic Steak and Potatoes
Perfectly cooked steak with crispy roasted potatoes and a side of garlic butter green beans.
Ingredients:
2 8oz. beef tenderloin steaks
4 large potatoes
1 lb. green beans
4 tbsp. butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. olive oil
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Wash and cut the potatoes into small cubes. Toss them in olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
Season the steaks with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a large skillet over high heat and sear each steak for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
In a separate skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add green beans and sauté for another 5-7 minutes until tender.
Plate the steak with roasted potatoes and garlic butter green beans on the side.
Thai Green Curry with Shrimp
A flavorful and spicy Thai curry made with coconut milk, shrimp, and vegetables.
Ingredients:
1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 can coconut milk
2 tbsp. green curry paste
1 tbsp. fish sauce
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions:
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced onion and bell peppers and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add green curry paste and stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Add shrimp to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until they turn pink and firm.
Serve hot with a wedge of lime on the side. Goes well with rice or noodles.
Mushroom Risotto
A creamy and comforting Italian dish made with arborio rice and mushrooms.
Ingredients:
1 cup arborio rice
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
Instructions:
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5-7 minutes until they release juices and become tender.
Add arborio rice to the skillet and stir until the rice is coated with oil and butter.
Add white wine and stir until it’s absorbed by the rice.
Add chicken or vegetable broth, one cup at a time, stirring frequently until each cup is absorbed before adding the next.
Continue adding broth and stirring until the rice is cooked al dente and the risotto is creamy and thick.
Stir in grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot with extra parmesan cheese on top.
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