Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.


Friday, November 21, 2014

Rich Meat Sauce

I have rarely said anything negative about a recipe this year; however, this dish, although economical and easy, was a bit too meaty and rich for us.  I don't know, maybe it would make a better sandwich or if you added more sauce for the pasta it would be more appealing.  But none the less, super easy and they all can't be winners for me!  If you like heavy, meaty dishes this is for you!

Rich Meat Sauce
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2-3  lb. chuck roast, trimmed
olive oil
salt and pepper
2 medium onions, peeled and chopped into quarters
3 cloves of garlic, rough chopped
1 large can of diced tomatoes
1 T. dried basil
pasta such as spaghetti
grated parmesan for serving

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
Season the meat with salt and pepper.
Heat about a tablespoon of oil in a dutch oven.  Brown the meat on both sides.
Add the onions, garlic and basil.

Pour the tomatoes over all.
Cover and place in the oven for 2 1/2 hours until meat is fork tender and shreds easily.
Cook pasta according to package directions.  Serve meat over the pasta and garnish with grated cheese.





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