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Celebrate the season with flavorful fillings November is infamous for stuffing - whether we’re fluffing our nest in anticipation of winter or filling our bellies with a harvest of savory flavors. Beef isn’t typically associated with stuffing, but Certified Angus Beef ® brand Chef Michael Ollier has created several rich and tasty beef dishes that will have you stuffing steak - and yourself - in no time. |
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Readin’, writin’ … and a really good time! |
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Moms, celebrate a return to school days with a farewell-to-summer feast with friends When the long, lazy days of summer give way to the more structured start of a new school year, the mood at your house may be one of resignation, of celebration - or both. Chances are, the parents are ready to return to a routine, however ambivalent the pupils may be. |
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| Be a back yard burgermeister | ||||
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Build your best burger with signature toppings and custom grinds Every grilling guru has a signature entrée to impress guests – burgers often top the list. Forget secret ingredients and wild ideas, though. With a few tips and a trick or two you’ll be serving the best burgers on the block. |
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| Rediscover your Primal side | ||||
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On Father’s Day or any day, enjoy a beefy bone-in steak Take a step back in time and enjoy the smells and tastes that early man did – when foraging was a way of life and the only way to cook meat was over a roaring open flame with juices dripping off the bone. |
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| Hey Ladies, it's time for some grill talk! | ||||
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Make this your season to sizzle with tempting recipes and expert tips Grilling season is here and there’s no need to feel stricken over strip steaks or surly over top sirloin. It’s true – men are the self-proclaimed kings of the grill – but with a few recipes and tips from your grill friends you’ll be fired up in no time. |
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| Fresh, flavorful, fabulous! | ||||
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Enhance springtime dishes with herbs from your garden Think spring and enjoy warmer weather, sunnier skies … and tastier meals. You’ll harvest numerous rewards by planting your own herb garden. The best part? It’s simple and doesn’t require a large investment – or space. A few small pots in a sunny windowsill are all flavor fanatics need to get growing. |
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| A savory slice of heaven | ||||
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Delicious comfort food classics are as easy as pie March 14 is known in some circles as "Pi Day" - 3.14, get it? - but don’t worry if you prefer good food to junior-high math. It’s still a great time to beat the lingering winter chill with a hearty, home-style meal. |
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| A Valentine’s Feast for Two | ||||
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Prepare a mouthwatering, romantic dinner your dearest will love Keep the romance close to home this Valentine’s Day and plan an intimate meal sure to satisfy your better half. |
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| Getting ready for the big game? | ||||
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Be a champion in the kitchen with these hearty, aromatic meals Stewing over what to prepare for that crowd of hungry, howling, handkerchief-twirling football fanatics on Super Bowl Sunday? |
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| How to Rule the Roast | ||||
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The feast of kings will delight your royal family this holiday season Hear ye, hear ye! A delicious roast is what people look forward to most at a holiday dinner – and better yet, it’s also extraordinarily simple to prepare. |
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| Wunderbar! Enjoy robust German flavors during Oktoberfest | ||||
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Premium Certified Angus Beef ® dishes make you the flavor-meister For some, German dishes represent hearty family favorites that evoke the old country and their European heritage. Many others become "adopted" Germans during Oktoberfest, the autumn celebration that famously pairs the best Bavarian dishes with beers renowned worldwide. |
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| Back to school, back to the table | ||||
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Flavorful, easy meals are the recipe for renewed family connections Back-to-school time kicks off a new year for kids and a fresh start in the classroom. The promise of new friends, new discoveries and new skills is an opportunity for family resolutions, as well. |
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| Burger Bash Patio Picnics | ||||
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Get creative with complex flavors and unique burger toppings July is National Picnic Month – a time to celebrate outdoor spaces, friendly faces and fabulous food. It’s also an ideal time to perfect your menu. |
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| What's in a name? | ||||
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Great fathers, like great steaks, are called many different things Whether you know him as Dad, Papa, Daddy, Father, Pop or even, affectionately, Old Man, one thing’s for sure: Father’s Day is the perfect time to thank him for all of the love, encouragement and support he’s given you over the years. |
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| Summertime, and grillin' is easy | ||||
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Satisfyingly simple meals your entire family will savor The long Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kick-off to summer, and there’s no better way to mark the occasion than with a cookout featuring easy, flavorful dishes sure to please every member of your family. |
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| Take five this Cinco de Mayo | ||||
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Just a handful of ingredients will bring great flavor to your fiesta Preparing for an authentic South-of-the-border Cinco de Mayo fiesta doesn’t have to leave you wanting a siesta. These simple, savory, satisfying dishes take only a few minutes – and five ingredients. |
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| Make a successful reduction this New Year | ||||
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Resolve to try a flavorful twist on a healthful dish With the New Year, many people will no doubt resolve – again – to make weight reduction their No. 1 goal. It’s a noble endeavor, but anyone who’s been there and tried that knows it doesn’t always go as planned. |
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| Tis the Season for Great Taste | ||||
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Easy economical appetizers for holiday entertaining Tis the season of thankfulness and giving. Most want to give the best they can, despite challenging economic times. It’s the perfect time to give from the heart and cook up something special to share with family and friends. |
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| Take it slow...and take it easy | ||||
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Slow cookers deliver simple, delicious family meals A hearty, satisfying, wholesome family dinner doesn’t have to require hours of time in the kitchen. |
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| Frightfully Delicious | ||||
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Scare tactics get kids in the kitchen The kitchen may be mom’s hallowed ground, but these recipes give kids a chance at culinary creativity. They’re sure to delight – not frighten – your little monsters this Halloween. |
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| Leftovers=Lavish Lunches | ||||
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Delight your lunch bunch with rich flavor and vibrant color! You and your children may be brown bagging it these days, but lunch doesn’t have to be boring. Forego the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for simple, tantalizing foods that add zip to the noon meal. |
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| Grill Once, Eat Twice | ||||
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Enjoy two (or more) easy family meals in one When the ”dog days” of summer are upon us, there’s nothing better than grilling outdoors to keep the heat out of the kitchen. |
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| The Great American Burger | ||||
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Celebrate July 4 with our national summertime favorite Behold the humble burger! While a few misguided food snobs may be quick to deride this simple masterpiece as mere “meat on a bun,” true aficionados know that a dish doesn’t need to be complicated to be sublime. |
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| Beef up your Father's Day Celebration | ||||
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Grilling tips help ensure a memorable meal for the man of the house What better way to celebrate Dad on Father's Day than with a robust, hearty, mouthwatering steak? For many guys, the thrill of the grill is second to none. |
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| Tickle Your Taste Buds This Grilling Season | ||||
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Kick off grilling season with a bit of flair and new recipes touting tantalizing taste From marinades to seasonings, this is the year to “wow” family and friends with zesty new flavors and great tasting beef. |
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| Great Friends, Fabulous Flavor | ||||
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Celebrate spring with a girlfriends’ gathering Gather your closest friends for a spring fling honoring warmer weather and sensational flavors. Fresh, high-quality ingredients are key to turning a simple lunch date into an affair to remember. |
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| Twist on Traditional | ||||
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Comfort food doesn't have to be boring ... especially when you can turn traditional Italian into mouthwatering Mexican with a few key ingredients. | |||
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