Beef

Beef Noodle Soup with Garlic and Ginger

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

There are quite a few ingredients in this soup but don't be deterred because the method is simple and straightforward. If you only have garlic and ginger, the remaining spices for the broth can be omitted and you will still have a delicious soup. Other add-ins to consider are halved cherry tomatoes, thin julienne of carrot and baby watercress.

Tangy Taco Salad

Submitted by Cheryl Hodgkins, Welland, ON; Tested by Tara Kinchen

This unique taco salad makes a great tasting comfort food. A kid favourite!

New York Striploin with Roquefort and Juniper-Port Sauce

Submitted by Emilia Warriner, Ottawa, ON; Tested by Roslyn Graham

A simple striploin recipe with a delicious Roquefort and juniper-port sauce. Accompanied by a celery root mash, this dish is fancy and flavourful enough for company.

Beef and Snow Peas Stir Fry

Submitted by Debra Bashford, Cherry Valley, ON; Tested by Debbie Borthwick

Looking for a quick meal that's tasty and easy-to-make? Try this delicious stir fry of beef and snow peas!

Farmhouse Soup

Submitted by Melodie Montgomery, Mansfield, ON; Tested by Betty Rutledge

With only a handful of ingredients and three simple steps, this tomato-based beef soup tastes like you spent hours making it.

Flank Steak with Buttermilk Potatoes and Chipotle Sauce

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

Chipotle peppers are a great way to add intense smoky flavour and some heat to a quick cook dish. Buttermilk mashed potatoes have less fat than traditional milk mashed potatoes and the slight tang works beautifully with the spicy steak.

Philly Pita Pizzas

Submitted by Kristen Ellis, Thunder Bay, ON; Recipe tested by Emilee Pinette

The steak makes for a true Philly-style pizza while the pita keeps it light enough for a snack.

Healthy Home-Cooked Chili

Submitted by Stacey Graham, Vancouver, BC; Recipe Tested by Manon Tremblay

A quick and healthy way to infuse some southern spice into your kitchen. This recipe is so simple and delicious, it will become a staple recipe in your home for years to come.

Meat and Spinach Dip

Submitted by Bryan Parker, Kelowna, BC; Recipe tested by Deloralie Brown

Next time you're entertaining, wow your guests with this restaurant style dip, baked hot from your oven. Serve with toasted nacho chips, warm pita slices or crusty bread.

Hanger Steaks Grilled with Dijon BBQ Sauce

Taken from "The Cocktail Chef" Cookbook

Hanger cut has long been a favourite cut of butchers because of its intense flavour and heavy grain, but these days, all the hanger steaks are going to hip restaurants and upscale caterers.