Beef

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy and Mashed Red Potatoes

Recipe and Styling by Paula Bowman

Many can only remember Salisbury steak as the bland TV dinner, fed to them when they were kids and the babysitter was cooking. This dish will challenge those memories with a fresh and flavourful take on a classic comfort food that surely deserves another try.

Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs with Garlic Bread

Recipe and Styling by Paula Bowman

Try to use extra-lean ground beef in this recipe as this allows you to add the meatballs directly to bubbling sauce without first browning them. If using a lower-percentage lean ground beef it is recommended that you brown meatballs first, to render off some of the fat before adding to the sauce. Cooking time would be the same either way. This recipe makes 16 meatballs.

Beef and Guinness Irish Stew

Recipe by Paula Bowman

Adding beer to this succulent stew helps to tenderize the beef and imparts a slight malty flavour to the dish. Serve with crusty bread for a perfect meal on a cold day.

Pumpkin Joe Pie

This “pumpkin pie” makes a great main course for a sit down Halloween meal. The kids will get a kick out of this newfound pumpkin pie.

Ghoulish Squirm Sandwiches

These wormy sandwiches will be a big hit at any Halloween party. The kids will love them and the parents will be talking about them for a long time. Regular mustard may be used in place of the brown mustard if you prefer. A dash of liquid smoke may also be added to the sauce.

Monster Face Burgers

If the weather permits grill these burgers instead of broiling them. It will give your monsters a little charred look making them a little scarier. Green olive slices with pimento may used in place of the sweet pickle slices and ketchup if you prefer.

Bacon and Onion Topped Rib Roast

What a simple but elegant meat to serve Mom on her special day. It doesn't take a lot of effort to put together and the best part is that while it cooks you can pamper Mom in other ways too

Minted Steak Salad

This steak salad will hit the spot when it comes to giving Mom the perfect Mother's Day dinner. Tomatoes, onion and mushrooms can also be added if you like. If you have leftover steak or prefer another type of steak use it instead of the round steak. Adjust cooking time for browning and heating.

Pizzazz Pepperoni Salad

If Mom is a pepperoni pizza lover but hasn't indulged in one of her favorites for awhile fix her this salad. Sliced mushrooms or sliced green olives can also be added.

Steak Salad with Asian Chili Sauce

Moms love a salad and this one can't be beat. If you can't find Asian sweet chili sauce in your local supermarket Mom's favorite Italian style dressing works just as well.