Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 6 slices American cheese 2 large heads iceburg or romaine lettuce rinsed then dried 2 tomatoes sliced thin small red onion sliced thin Spread 1/4 cup light mayo 3 Tablespoons ketchup 1 Tablespoon dill pickle relish dash of salt and pepper Instructions Heat a grill or skillet on medium heat. In a large bowl, mix together ground […]

  This recipe is a mid-Michigan favorite. It just came up on our radar and is delicious. The olives go inside the ground beef but, you can always top the burger with more in place of pickles.  Serve with Vernor’s or Red Pop for a pure Michigan treat.  Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef  ½ teaspoon […]

  Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed 6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch lengths 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained or substitute 2 cups of fresh […]

This recipe can be used with Piedmontese for a healthier option. It’s naturally lean and tender. Serve with a lot of napkins, these burgers are very juicy. You may opt to scoop out the seeds of the tomato for a drier bite. No late Michigan summer picnic is complete without locally crown Sweet corn and […]

  Ingredients 1 (2 – 3 lb) Sirloin Tip Roast 1/2 cup Olive Oil 1 cup Red Wine (We suggest a Cabernet Sauvignon) 2 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme Leaves 2 Teaspoons Fresh Rosemary, minced 2 Teaspoons Fresh Oregano, minced 1 Garlic Clove, minced 1 Tablespoon minced Shallot 1 Teaspoon Salt 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Vegetables of […]

  Ingredients 16 oz ground beef, lean ¼ cup cherries, pitted, chopped small 10 jalapenos, pickled, chopped small ½ tsp. garlic powder ¼ tsp. black pepper 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp. dijon mustard 1 dash salt 4 English Muffins (I used 100 calorie muffins) 4 tbsp. cherry quick jam (See recipe below) 2 tsp. […]

INGREDIENTS 2 New York strip loin steaks, with the excess fat, trimmed 6 oz Steak-cut mushrooms or cut them in quarters 1 TBSP olive oil ¼ cup of butter softened 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tsp each of fresh thyme, rosemary, and oregano Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper INSTRUCTIONS Start by taking your […]

      Ingredients  4 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature 1/4 c. sour cream 6 oz. sharp Cheddar, grated (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 scallions, chopped, green and white parts separated 1 tsp. hot sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Canola oil, for grill grate 4 small russet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds […]

Dust Off Your Grill! Celebrate Spring! If you’re looking for a bit of indulgence, this recipe for Surf and Turf is an excellent option. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil divided use 1 1/2 pounds steak such as New York strip steak 1/2 pound jumbo shrimp or your favorite size, peeled and deveined, leave tails on for a nicer presentation 6 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons chopped […]

Ingredients 2 pounds/900 g. tri-tip steak 1 cup/120 mL red wine 1 can of beer 1 small red onion (sliced) juice from 6 to 8 limes 1/4 cup/60 mL fresh cilantro (chopped) 1 1/2 teaspoon/7.5 mL sea salt 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL black pepper 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL ground cumin Seeded Jalapeño (optional) Directions Combine […]

  INGREDIENTS 6 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ cup kosher salt, plus more 1 8–10-pound untrimmed flat-cut brisket 2 onions, thinly sliced 1 12-ounce can lager DIRECTIONS Finely […]

                        Ingredients 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 cups apple cider or juice 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon pepper […]