Pan Seared Steak with Red Wine Sauce

I was looking for something else to go with my salmon dish for Christmas Eve and found this at Canadian Living.   It's gonna work just great.   I'm switching the All-Purpose Flour out for Cornstarch to make it gluten free.


Pan Seared Steak with Red Wine Sauce

4 rib grilling steaks (6 to 8 oz/175 to 250 g each)
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
1 tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup (250 mL) red wine
1/2 cup (125 mL) beef stock
1 tbsp (15 mL) brandy (optional)
1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme
1/4 tsp (1 mL) cracked black_peppercorns
2 tsp (10 mL) butter, softened
2 tsp (10 mL) cornstarch
2 tbsp (25 mL) minced fresh parsley

Preparation:

Sprinkle both sides of steak with salt and pepper. In large skillet, heat oil over high heat; fry steaks, turning once, until browned and medium-rare inside, about 8 minutes. Transfer to plate; tent with foil and keep warm.
Drain fat from skillet; add wine and bring to boil, scraping up any brown bits. Boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add beef stock, brandy (if using), thyme and peppercorns; return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
In small bowl, mash butter with flour; whisk into sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley. Slice steaks if desired; serve with sauce.

Source: Adapted from Canadian Living Website

Indian Butter Chicken

Okay, so this isn't traditional Indian Butter Chicken, but it is pretty good, and it was easy to make. I threw it in the crockpot, made a pot of rice, and voila. Both my wife and daughter came back for more.

Indian Butter Chicken

2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp green curry paste
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1 tbsp fresh minced ginger
1 cup ground plum tomatos (fresh from my garden)
3/4 cup coconut milk
8 skinless bone-in chicken legs

Melt the butter and pour in slow cooker. Add and stir in all ingredients except chicken. Add chicken, turning to coat. Cook on high for 2.5 hours, or low for 5 hours.

Source: Adapted from Canadian Family Magazine Oct 2009

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Cinnamon Oatmeal Waffle Recipe

Today was Canada Day, I asked my wife what she wanted for breakfast. She said waffles. These are what I made.

Cinnamon Oatmeal Waffle Recipe

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs – slightly beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
6 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar


1. Take a large mixing bowl and sift in flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

2. Then stir in oatmeal, and make sure all the dry ingredients are well mixed. When you are done set this bowl aside and take another smaller one.

3. Use it to mix eggs, milk, butter and brown sugar until all ingredients are thoroughly blended together.

4. Now add the liquids to the flour mixture and use a spoon or electric mixer to mix until the mixture is smooth and the waffle batter is done.

6. Lightly grease your waffle maker if you need to and pour the batter on to preheated grids. Close the lid of your waffle maker, and do not open until your delicious oatmeal waffles are done.

This Oatmeal waffle recipe will feed 4 people.

Source: http://www.waffle-recipe.com