Feb 142014
 

I participated in a beef stew recipe campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for the Certified Angus Beef® brand. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

I think it’s cold almost everywhere in the country.  Between all the snow, the cold, and the ice, all my family has been craving are warm, hearty meals.  At the top of the list have been soups, stews, and chilis, with the occasional roast and steak thrown in.

When I reach for a recipe that calls for beef, I always look for the Certified Angus Beef® brand, which is a cut above USDA Prime, Choice and Select grades.  The logo indicates that the beef has met 10 standards for premium quality, including abundant marbling.  Marbling is the little white flecks you see in the meat before cooking; they actually melt during the cooking process, basting the beef from the inside-out.

Certified Angus Beef® Brand Sirloin Steak for our Beef Stew Recipes #RecipeRehab #MC

Tomorrow, February 15th, the Certified Angus Beef® brand is going to be featured on a fun show called Recipe Rehab.  The show takes a family’s favorite high-calorie, family-style recipe and then has two chefs face off to give it a low-calorie twist.  Be sure to check your local CBS listings and catch the show tomorrow to see the chefs in action! Continue reading »

Dec 312013
 

I am a member of the Mom It Forward Blogger Network and this slow cooker minestrone recipe is sponsored by Cans Get You Cooking.

Does your pantry kind of look like a “cantry”?  Ours definitely does.  If you open our cupboard doors you’ll find them fully stocked with cans of vegetables, fruit, broth, stock, beans and more.

Growing up we always had canned and jarred foods on hand.  The winters were unpredictable and a full “cantry” meant that even in the middle of a blizzard you could have a flavorful meal made with ingredients picked at the peak of ripeness, locking in their fresh taste.  Even on a beautiful, sunny day canned foods are a great shortcut to getting dinner on the table.

Slow Cooker Minestrone Recipe - this minestrone is easy, and made even easier by cooking in the slow cooker! Filled with beans, veggies, and ground beef it's warm and filling.

One of our favorite meals to make using canned ingredients in a slow cooker minestrone I’ve been making for a few years now.  It’s on a short list of recipes that my husband specifically requests over and over.  I’m always happy to oblige because in addition to tasting amazing, it’s so easy to put together! Continue reading »