Category Archives: Meat

Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie is one of my favorite comfort foods.  Layers of ground beef, corn, cheddar cheese and creamy mashed potatoes are only made better with the addition of Toasted Onion Herb Seasoning. 

For this recipe you will need:

For the potatoes:

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 oz. butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the filling:

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted cold water.  Set over high heat, cover and bring to a boil.  Boil for about 35 minutes until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork and ready to mash. Drain the potatoes and place in a large mixing bowl.  Mash the potatoes and add the milk, butter, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper and continue to mash until smooth.

Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add onion and cook until clear. Add ground beef and cook until well browned. Add ketchup and Toasted Onion Herb Seasoning.  Mix and cook for an additional 5 minutes. 

Spread the ground beef mixture in an even layer on the bottom of a large casserole dish.

Next, spread a layer of corn and top with ¼ cup of cheddar cheese.

Top with the mashed potato mixture and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.

Bake uncovered in oven preheated to 350° for 45 minutes.

Best,

            Victoria

Roasted Leg of Lamb with 40 Garlic Slices

Garlic and rosemary are the perfect accompaniment to lamb.  The Roasted Garlic Slices easily slide into small slits in the lamb and infuse incredible flavor and aroma into every bite of this impressive dish. 

For the recipe you will need:

  • 2-3 lb. boneless butterflied leg of lamb
  • Victoria Taylor’s Roasted Garlic Slices, choose 40 large slices
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh or 2 Tbsp. dried rosemary
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Preheat oven to 400°.

Use a paring knife to make 40 slits all over the lamb.  Place a Roasted Garlic Slice in each slit. 

Combine rosemary, mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.

Rub the mustard mixture on both sides of the lamb. Roll the roast and tie with kitchen twine every two inches. 

Roast uncovered in oven for about 1 hour.  Begin to check temperature after 40 minutes and continue roasting until the thickest parts of the roast reach 140° for medium rare.

Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Best,

            Victoria

 

Cheddar & Bacon Soufflé

The beauty of this tasty and impressive dish is that it can be prepared ahead of time for family and friends.

For this recipe you will need:

  • 4-6 large slices sourdough bread, cut ¾-inch thick
  • 5 slices cooked bacon, drained and crumbled
  • 1 cup (4 oz.) grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. Victoria Taylor’s Sicilian Seasoning
  • 2 cups milk

Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick vegetable spray. Place bread slices on bottom cutting in half to fit if necessary.

 Sprinkle crumbled bacon over bread layer; top evenly with cheese.

In a medium bowl combine the eggs, milk, and Sicilian Seasoning. Whisk until frothy and well combined.

Pour egg mixture over bread and cheese. Cover dish with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least one hour or overnight before baking.

Preheat oven to 325°F. Bake soufflé uncovered 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.  Allow to stand at least 5 minutes before cutting into squares.

Best,

         Victoria

 

Fire-Roasted Tomato & Bacon Quiche

This quiche is the perfect addition to an Easter brunch menu.  Speckled with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes this recipe has lots of flavor and is simple to put together. 

For this recipe you will need:

  • 10 oz. bacon
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup half & half
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp. Victoria Taylor’s Fire-Roasted Tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped scallions
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • dash of tabasco sauce
  • 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • 1 prepared pie crust

 Preheat oven to 400°.

Chop bacon into ½ inch pieces and cook in skillet until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain, remove from skillet, and set aside.

In a medium bowl whisk eggs, half & half, and sour cream together until well blended.

Stir in bacon, Fire-Roasted Tomatoes, scallions, oregano, garlic, feta cheese, cheddar cheese, tabasco sauce, salt, and pepper.

Place prepared pie crust in the bottom of a 10” pie plate, pour in egg mixture, and bake in oven for 35-40 minutes until top is set. 

Cool for 10 minutes then serve.  

Best,

            Victoria