Rachael Ray Magazine’s 30 Minute Meals
Spicy Sausage, Chicken and Bean Pot
Serves 4
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
3/4 pound bulk hot italian sausage
3/4 pound andouille sausage, cut on an angle into 1-inch lengths
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, about 8, cut into thirds
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Soy-Orange Sauce Pork Chops
3/4 c freshly squeezed orange juice
2 T soy sauce
1 t sugar
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 t freshly ground black pepper
8 sprigs fresh thyme
8 lean loin pork chops
2 T butter
2 T safflower oil
Combine orange juice with soy sauce, sugar, garlic, pepper and thyme sprigs. Set aside.
With a sharp knife, score the pork chops […]

Some recipes from former White House chef, Walter Scheib.
Sizzling Steak Fajitas
1 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium beef stock
1/2 cup dark beer
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for oiling the grill
1/4 cup sherry
2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers (remove the seeds for less spicy fajitas)
2 tablespoons very finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon […]

Irish Stew
1 1/2 lbs. beef, cut into 1″ pieces
1/4 cup butter
1 can tomato soup
1 can water
4 carrots, cut into 1/2″ pieces
4 large potatoes, cut into 1/2″ pieces
2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
4 onions, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine
1/4 […]

From the Chicago Tribune:
Cider-Braised Pork with Onions and Apples
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
3 1/2 to 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp. salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 onions, thinly sliced in half-moons
2 apples, cored, sliced in half-moons
1 cup each: cider, chicken broth
1 Tbsp. […]

For all marinades: Pierce chicken with a fork and place the chicken pieces in a zipper-top plastic bag. Pour in enough marinade to just cover the meat. Keep in the refrigerator while marinating. Discard any leftover marinade that has been in contact with the meat. See chicken cooking and […]

The winning recipe was Crown of Gold Meatloaf, Cajun Style Ribeye Steak came in second and the following recipes tied for third: Dad’s Italian Beef, 1937 Macaroni and Beef, and Cheeseburger Loaf.
Crown of Gold Meatloaf
1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
4 egg yolks
2 T. mustard
3 T. diced green peppers
1/3 cup catsup
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 […]

Whether it’s family, friends, co-workers, or your kids’ sports teams (or other summer activity group), sometimes it seems as though every week brings a request for a contribution to a potluck get-together. Here are some of my favorite recipes for these occasions:
Appetizer - I like to cut the eggs crosswise instead of lengthwise for […]

From the Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY):
Sweet and Citrus Marinade
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, mashed
1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons Dijon or other European-style mustard
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons olive oil
Combine ingredients in zipper-style plastic bag. Swish around to dissolve sugar and salt. Add chicken or beef. Marinate 10 to 60 minutes. Drain meat; discard […]

Great grilled but is also good broiled in the oven.
Marinated Flank Steak
1 cup red wine
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon brown sugar
juice of one lime
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons ground ginger
ground pepper
2 lbs. flank steak
Combine all ingredients in a 9″x13″ glass baking Score flank steak on top. […]