• Beef braised in red wine
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    Beef Braised in Red Wine

    Winter has arrived with the call for us to make the coziest dinners of the year, and this is a recipe you will want to make well into January and beyond.  Beef braised in red wine becomes incredibly tender and will entice you to settle in for a warm night at home. The long braise means plenty of hands-off cooking time during which to enjoy other pursuits while everything cooks up to perfection in the oven. Alongside aromatics, I prefer to include whole baby carrots in this dish and a generous handful of sweet cherry tomatoes, which burst in the pot. Give everything a good stir before nestling the carrots…

  • Marinated Flank Steak
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    Marinated Flank Steak

    Many people pass over flank steak in the market, fearing its reputation as a tough, difficult to cook cut. This is a huge mistake, as it has a rich beef flavor that is so satisfying once you know how to unlock it properly. The key to tender slices is a long marinade time followed by quick, high temperature cooking. Slow, set it and go preparation may become a staple of your weeknight routine. Once you mix this marinade, pop the flank steak in the refrigerator for at least 6 (and up to 24) hours and forget about it until you’re ready to cook. Not only will the wait be worth…