Cristina Ferrare’s Big Bowl of Love

cookbook captivated me from the moment I saw it. Invited to review this latest culinary offering from the OWN host, I eagerly accepted. The cookbook, beautifully photographed by Diane and Todd of White on Rice Couple, promised an overflowing bounty of deliciousness, and it delivered. From the opening pages, the book radiated a warmth and…

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Get ready for a delicious grilling adventure!

I’m thrilled to team up with Land O’Lakes again this year for Kitchen Conversations, showcasing more amazing recipes featuring—you guessed it—butter! Steak lovers, raise your hands! I’m a huge fan, and this recipe for Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Butter is both fun and incredibly easy. Using Land O’Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil, I created…

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Beef Stroganoff with a Side of Nostalgia

Oh, buttered noodles. I could write a whole novel about them. I’m practically obsessed. During high school, I worked in the dining hall of an assisted living facility, and every Sunday, *buttered noodles* were on the menu. After serving lunch, we’d get to snag a plate for ourselves. I always paired them with mashed potatoes—it’s…

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Happy Tuesday!

I’m buzzing with excitement about these curried beef hand pies—especially since I’m finally nailing homemade pie dough! For the KitchenAid blog, I whipped up a batch using my trusty 12-cup food processor. The whole process takes just minutes. These pies are bursting with flavor – tender beef, fluffy potatoes, sweet peas and corn, all infused…

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Ginger-Oyster Sauce Beef Stir-Fry

This beef stir-fry recipe is adapted from an America’s Test Kitchen recipe for Stir-Fried Portobellos with Ginger-Oyster Sauce. Instead of portobellos, I use beef, though I’ve also tried it with chicken. To keep things simple, I opt for a bag of pre-cut stir-fry vegetables, which you can find in the produce section of most grocery…

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