Category: Recipes

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Grilled Flatiron Steaks with Kale and Beet Risotto

Flatiron steaks are cuts from the top blade with the shoulder tendon removed. Olivia restaurant uses local grass-fed beef, but grain-fed beef will also work in this dish. Ingredients 1 pound beets 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon tarragon 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided Cooking spray 1 teaspoon minced garlic 6 cups chopped kale […]

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Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Chipotle Butter and Bell Pepper Sauté

Make sure the cast-iron skillet is hot before adding the steaks so that they get a nicely browned crust on both sides. We like both red and orange peppers, though just one color will work. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 cup sliced onion 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 small red bell pepper, sliced 1 […]

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Chipotle-Rubbed Flank Steak

Ready in 25 minutes and coming in at less than 300 calories, this spicy steak with Gorgonzola cheese sauce is a flavorful and filling meal. Ingredients 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 1 garlic clove, […]

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Thai Green Chicken Soup

Chicken soup soothes the soul (not a scientific fact yet, but it may as well be). Here we infuse the broth with fragrant curry paste, fresh ginger, and cilantro to wake up the senses. If you’re looking to clear congestion, add a few slices of fresh jalapeño to the stock mixture while it simmers. Remember […]

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Sizzling Skirt Steak with Asparagus and Red Pepper

The marinade of fish sauce and grated red onion gives intense flavor to the steak, tenderizes the meat, and results in a slightly caramelized crust. Use your largest sauté pan (preferably 14-inch so that the vegetables and steak have room to caramelize and cook quickly) or a large wok. Ingredients 1 pound skirt steak, halved […]

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Grilled Steak with Baby Arugula and Parmesan Salad

Flat-iron steaks come from the top blade portion of the chuck or shoulder section. Ingredients 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 4 (4-ounce) flat-iron steaks 2 lemons, halved 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Tuscan Steak Salad

A steak dinner for two feels date-night special, but this meal couldn’t be easier. One 8-ounce strip steak is just enough for two; if you care for different levels of doneness, cut the steak in half before grilling. Ingredients 1 large garlic clove 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon minced […]

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Balsamic Hanger Steak with Greens and Parmesan

Hangar steak is a cut of beef that is prized for it’s great flavor. Served on top of a bed of greens, the flavor of this steak really shines. Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds hanger steak, trimmed and central membrane removed 9 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup red wine 1/2 […]

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Garlicky New York Strip Steak

To make your next steak night a guaranteed success, be sure to watch over the temperature of the meat with a thermometer. This works best on steaks of 1 inch (or more) thickness, as it’s hard to get a good reading on anything thinner. And salt the steak purposefully for a bigger flavor boost. We […]

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Harira

During the ninth month of their calendar, Muslims observe the ritual fast of Ramadan. For the entire month, they abstain from eating during the day; in the evening, they take small meals and visit with friends and family. This is a variation of the soup that is traditionally eaten to break the fast at the […]