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Ree Drummond's recipe for roasted beef tenderloin is so delicious, she said it's the reason why she's not a vegetarian anymore. The Pioneer Woman star shared her tips and tricks for the perfect tenderloin. Ree Drummond | Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Ree Drummond said her beef tenderloin recipe is the reason 'I'm no longer a vegetarian' Drummond wrote about her roasted beef tenderloin recipe in an October 2021 blog post on The Pioneer Woman website. "Sigh. Beef tenderloin. You've tasted it, right? Oh, believe me, if you have, you'd remember it," she wrote. "If you haven't, this is the first day of the rest of your life." Drummond continued, "Beef tenderloin, or 'eye fillet,' as it's known in other parts of the world, is cut from the middle of a cow. The tenderloin comes from the spine area and hangs between the shoulder blade and hip socket. This muscle tiss...

Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 30 mins Course: Main Course Cuisine: British Ingredients 6-12 sausage 1 red onion, cut into wedges 2 apples, cored and cut into 8 wedges 350ml milk 130g plain flour 4 eggs 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 sprigs rosemary Pinch salt   Method 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Whisk the batter ingredients together in a large bowl until just combined. Set this aside to rest.  2 Drizzle a large high-sided baking tray with two table...

Will Dickey Do you ever find yourself sitting on the couch, craving your favorite Chinese takeout dishes like pepper steak, orange chicken, or beef and broccoli stir fry, but you're too tired to get up, go out, and pick it up? We hear you. Thank goodness it's so easy to make them at home. This pepper steak recipe only takes a half hour from start to finish—and all you need is a good skillet. What is pepper steak? It's right there in the name: peppers and steak! Although common on many Chinese restaurant menus in America, pepper steak is not a traditional Chinese dish; it's a dish that was created by enterprising Chinese restaurant owners who were seeking to acquaint diners with the techniques and dishes of their homeland. Like any classic stir-fry, pepper steak consists of meat cooked hot and fast, accompanied with tenderly cooked vegetables, and a sweet-an...

You should send back any dish if it's cold, but steak is specifically at risk since it has to rest for a certain amount of time. The chef might have forgotten all about it. And if the steak doesn't rest after being thrown on the grill, a lot of juices (ones that give it good flavor) will escape once you cut into it. According to WebstaurantStore, the minimum time for resting the meat is 5-7 before cutting into it. A thick cut of meat should rest for at least 10-20 minutes. For each inch of thickness, you have to add 5 minutes for resting. The goal is to ensure the center of the steak is cool enough so the juices can be reabsorbed into the meat. During the cooking process, these juices become constricted. When you cut into a steak that hasn't rested for enough time, these juices will pool beneath your steak. However, if you let meat rest for too long, it will go from juicy and beautiful to cold and unappetizing. If that happens, it's your right to send it back and ha...

A third of the Texas trinity is pork ribs, but they don't get near the glory brisket does. These fun, flavorful meat lollipops should get more attention — especially in your backyard smoker. Baby back ribs have that catchy Chili's jingle working for them, but larger spare ribs are easier to cook well because their added size and meat means they have a wider zone of being done but not dry. Express Newsletters Get the latest news, sports and food features sent directly to your inbox. Best way to cook The internet has popularized the 3-2-1 method of cooking spare ribs: three hours of unwrapped cooking at a much lower temperature (about 200 degrees), followed by two hours wrapped in aluminum foil, followed by one hour uncovered after applying barbecue sauce. I have tried this multiple times, and it always results in really d...

Turn just two simple ingredients into moist  banana muffins . This easy two-ingredient banana muffin recipe is loaded with banana flavor and is a fun snack or quick breakfast.  Want to save some of the bananas muffins for later? Muffins can easily be frozen, just like cakes and pies. Smart, huh? Cuisine: American Prep Time: 2 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: Makes about 12 muffins Ingredients Here's how to make it: Mash the bananas in a bowl.  Add the cake mix. Mix well to combine.  Stir in any additional ingredients now, if using.  Spoon the batter into greased muffin tins. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 15 to 18 minutes.  Optional Stir-ins Take 30 seconds and join the 30Seconds community and follow us on Facebook to get recipes in your newsfeed daily. Inspire and be inspired. Related Products on ...

In this healthy side dish adapted from Food & Wine magazine, quinoa simmers separately, then combines with kale sautéed with onion and garlic. Toasted pecans are stirred in just before serving. Yield: 8 servings Difficulty: Easy Total: 50 mins Active: 20 mins Ingredients (9) 1/2 cup pecan halves, very coarsely chopped 2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained 4 cups water 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed 1 medium yellow onion, small dice 3 medium garlic cloves, minced 10 large kale leaves, any variety, stems discarded, leaves coarsely chopped Freshly ground black pepper Instructions Heat the oven to 300°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Spread the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until fragrant and very lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside. In a medium pot with a heavy bottom, bring the quinoa, water, and measured salt to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until t...

A combination of Ragi Paratha stuffed with Paneer is a hearty twist to the classic Paneer Paratha. If you are drooling at the thought of it already, check out this nutritional recipe of Paneer Stuffed Ragi Paratha to whip it up as perfect Saturday dinner at home Recipe: This Paneer Stuffed Ragi Paratha comes packed with nutritional benefits  (Celebrity Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal) Updated on Jan 29, 2022 07:29 PM IST By Zarafshan Shiraz , Delhi The classic way to have any Indian stuffed flatbread is to team it up with some yoghurt and achaar but stuffing it up with delicious paneer can make it a super wholesome food with various nutritional benefits. That is why we recommend a Paneer Stuffed Ragi Paratha as a dinner option this Saturday as it comes packed with nutritional benefits. A combination of Ragi Paratha stuffed with Paneer is a hearty twist to the classic Paneer Paratha. The dough is made from ragi and atta and stuffed wi...

Eggplant has a reputation for either being breaded and fried in oil, or watery and flavorless. In this Italian take on a vegetarian shepherd's pie, eggplant is oven-roasted in a heavy-bottomed pan, then combined with sautéed mushrooms, onions, crushed tomatoes, and olives to make a thick, chunky vegetable filling. This is then covered with a layer of cooked cheesy polenta and broiled until bubbly for an easy vegetarian meal. Serve it with a fennel salad. Special equipment: If your cast iron skillet isn't well-seasoned, use a heavy-bottomed ovenproof skillet or enameled cast iron pan. This recipe was featured as part of our Easy Weeknight Vegetarian Main Dishes. Yield : 6 to 8 servings Difficulty: Easy Total : 1 hr 45 mins Ingredients (19) For the filling: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds Japanese eggplant, large dice 1 pound cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed and mushrooms quartered 1/3 cup dry red wine 1/2 medium yellow onion, small dice 1 teaspoon dried oregano 3/4 teaspo...

Aimee Lucido whets our craving for words and flavors to savor. FRIDAY PUZZLE — This puzzle is a crunchy offering from Aimee Lucido, and by that I mean it is full of words that are rewarding to chew on and pronounce aloud, a practice some of us indulge in as we ponder the possible meanings of a clue. Words with crisp sounds or a crackling-mouth feel add an extra dimension to solving. With today's entry, Ms. Lucido, a veteran constructor who is also an author, brings her total number of New York Times puzzles, including collaborations, to a baker's dozen. Tricky Clues Two early clues — 1A, "Offers a fist, in a way," and 5A, "Speak like Clint Eastwood" — are entries that play with slippery sounds; both of them took me a while to fill in. The first answer is DAPS and the second is RASP. Four letters seemed inadequate, especially for describing Mr. Eastwood's voice, but RASP summed it up perfectly, at least the voice we hear these days. But this picnic scene,...

One of the hardest parts about weight loss is finding the time, energy, and creativity to try healthier recipes. If you're someone who's on the go quite often or is used to ordering plenty of takeout, trying to cook at home more in order to meet your weight loss goals can feel daunting. This is especially true when it comes to figuring out what to make for lunch throughout the week. Many of us either get into a pattern of ordering out or settling for leftovers from dinner the night before. And while there isn't anything inherently wrong with those options, they can get old really quick. If you're looking for some healthy, simple inspiration for lunch options, we've got you covered. We rounded up some of our favorite high-protein lunch recipes that are easy to make and perfect for weight loss. Read on, and for more on how to eat healthy, don't miss Eating Habits to Lose Abdominal Fat As You Age, Say Dietitians. Jason Donnelly These tacos are so ...