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Pasta Salad With Steak, Bell Pepper, Green Beans and Bacon Recipe

Ingredients Kosher salt 1/2 pound medium shell pasta 1 cup chopped cooked steak 1 cup diced green bell pepper 1 cup chopped blanched green beans 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon finely grated garlic 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly ground pepper Directions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the steak, bell pepper, green beans and bacon to the bowl with the pasta. Make the dressing: Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, Parmesan , and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for up to 3 hours. FoodNetwork personal chefs and event catering Miami + Miami Beach + Fort Lauderdale + Palm Beach info@yadachef.com | 954-367-YADA (9232)

The 4th of July and How the Celebration Began

Celebrating the 4th of July We were under the impression as many of you probably are that that the Fourth of July is a national holiday .  In the United States there is no such thing as a national holiday ; a national holiday would be a holiday that is observed in all fifty states. There is much conflicting information and truthfully I am still confused. The President and Congress can only legally establish an “official” holiday for its “federal” employees and the District of Columbia.   Independence Day is a Federal Holiday.  Do we not just take for granted it always was? We just accept it for what it is without knowing how it came about. What is surprising is how much federal legislation was passed to get the Fourth of July recognized as a federal holiday. 1870 – Senator Hannibal Hamlin introduced a Senate Bill titled “Legal Holidays in the District”? This bill was designed to establish the Fourth of July as a holiday for federal employees and the District of Colum

Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Icing Recipe

Turn the idea of a traditional cupcake upside down with this clever recipe. After savoring these meatloaf cupcakes with mashed potato "icing," you may never make meatloaf the same way again. Ingredients 2 eggs, beaten 2 pounds/900g (at least 80%) ground beef or turkey 1 cup/225ml/120g panko crispy bread crumbs 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon/15ml coarsely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped     2/3  cup/160ml/164g ketchup 2 teaspoons/10ml Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper Mashed Potatoes 6 large potatoes, peeled, cubed 1/4 cup /57g herb butter 1/4  to 1/2 cup/60-125ml milk Salt and pepper 1 Heat oven to 350F/180C/Gas 4. Spray 18 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. 2 In large bowl, mix Meatloaf ingredients until well combined. Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups, pressing mixture down firmly. 3 Bake

Best Houseplants To Destress Your Home And Purify The Air

Photo credit: Alina Vilchenko Nature has an amazing way of helping us, in spite of ourselves. We set out to build homes that we feel are lovely. We furnish them with stylish furniture, soothing lighting, and artwork. We entertain our guests, giving little thought to their health. But, what if by inviting someone for a visit actually makes them feel rested, relaxed, and clear. This is a possibility. For many years, experts have known that plants take in carbon monoxide and put off oxygen. This is good to know since people take in oxygen and put off carbon monoxide.  This process is called photosynthesis. Of course, there is much more to plants than that. Some plants are more efficient than others at this process and plants have other properties and uses.  Let us give you a few examples. Lavender Photo credit: Annie Spratt:   If you are looking for a plant that de-stresses your house, you should start with Lavender. Growing Lavender is a wonderful experience from

Herb Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

These are a great starter or the recipe can be doubled to  serve with a salad for a delicious lunch. Omit the capers and add in 5-6 good quality anchovies and Boom even more delicious Serves 4 4 medium sized tomatoes 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 12 black or green olives, pitted and diced 2 tablespoons/30mls olive oil 4 tablespoons/30g panko crumbs or day old bread pulverized (sub GF crumbs) 2 tablespoons/30ml fresh oregano, chopped (sub 1 teaspoon/5ml dried) 3 tablespoons/15ml chopped parsley 1 tablespoon/15ml mint,chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons/22ml capers, chopped (sub 6 anchovies, minced into paste) Preheat oven to 325F/160C/Gas3 Trim about 1.25cm/1/2 inch off bottom of the tomato.  Remove and discard the ribs and seeds of the tomatoes. Lightly salt the insides and place upside down on paper/kitchen towels to drain.  Save the piece you cut off to use as a cap. In a saute pan on medium heat add 1 tablespoon/1tml of the oil. Co