Dana's Recipe collection.

07/15/2025

08/28/2024

If I had wanted it would have been mine.
I want nothing you have.
I just find fools entertaining as hell.

Carry on stupid.

08/28/2024

SLOW COOKER POT ROAST

Ingredients:
3 lb chuck post
3 lbs quartered russet potatoes or baby potatoes
2 lbs quartered peeled carrots
1 tsp onion powder (or 1 sliced onion)
3 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
½ cup prepared horseradish (do not use the sauce version)
4 cups beef stock
Oil
For the gravy:
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp butter
2 cups slow cooker cooking liquid

Instructions:
1. Heat the searing oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Sear the meat on all sides until browned.
2. Place the potatoes and carrots in the slow cooker. Season.
3. Add the seared chuck roast on top of the vegetables. If using onion powder, sprinkle it over the roast. Alternatively, add sliced onions and minced garlic.
4. Spread the prepared horseradish over the top of the roast.
5. Pour the beef stock into the slow cooker but around the meat, so horseradish isn't disturbed.
6. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shreddable.
For the gravy:
1. Once the pot roast is done, remove the meat and vegetables from the slow cooker and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux.
3. Slowly add 2 cups of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker (make sure this is strained from slow cooker) to the roux while whisking continuously.
4. Cook the gravy until it thickens to your desired consistency.
5. Serve the pot roast with the vegetables and drizzle the gravy on top. Enjoy!

08/25/2024

Seared Filet with Shallot Peppercorn Cream Sauce

Ingredients:
2 filet mignon steaks (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 cup beef broth (halal-certified)
1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Directions:

Season the filet mignon steaks with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and sear until golden brown and cooked to desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Remove steaks from the skillet and set aside, covered, to keep warm.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and shallots, and sauté until the shallots are translucent.
Stir in beef broth and cracked peppercorns. Bring to a simmer and let reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Continue to simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
Return the steaks to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them to reheat for about 1 minute.
Serve the steaks with the shallot peppercorn cream sauce spooned over the top.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Kcal: 590 kcal | Servings: 2 servings

07/28/2024

Brown Sugar Bourbon Marinade:

Ingredients:
½ cup bourbon
½ cup brown sugar
5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions:
Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
Add your chosen meat to the bowl and ensure it is fully coated with the marinade.
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours to allow the flavors to infuse into the meat.
Remove the meat from the marinade and cook using your desired method (grilling, baking, etc.).
Optional: Transfer the used marinade to a saucepan and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes to use as a glaze or sauce.
Notes:
This marinade works well with beef, chicken, pork, and even seafood.
Adjust marinating times based on the type of meat: beef (6-24 hours), chicken and pork (4-6 hours), seafood (30 minutes to 1 hour)​ (Season & Thyme)​​ (The Spruce Eats)​​ (Maria's Mixing Bowl)​.

02/19/2023

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02/18/2023

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01/16/2023

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