When it comes to truly exceptional beef, dry-aged steaks are often regarded as the gold standard. You’ve probably heard chefs and foodies rave about it, but what exactly makes dry-aged beef so special? Let’s break down the benefits of this luxurious meat and why it’s worth every bite. 1. An Explosion of Flavor One of […]
Fall is here and the colder temps mean I want nothing but warm and comforting meals pretty much exclusively. This time of year is also when I love to cook with pork; it’s fantastic for low and slow cooking and pairs really well with fall veggies and even fruit. Here are my current favorite pork […]
This post has been rattling around in my head for quite some time now. It’s no secret or surprise that when it comes to shopping for meat I am always in favor of supporting local ranchers at the source but I know that doing so does come at a premium compared to just stopping by […]
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Dec 8, 2021
Most grocery stores have all their beef roasts just labeled….”beef roast”. So, when a customer comes to our Ranch Store or sees our options online, it can feel a bit overwhelming! A top clod shoulder roast has a thicker strip of fat that can often be intimidating to budding chefs. That fat, though, just adds […]
Nov 28, 2021
INGREDIENTS For the Potatoes 2 and 1/2 to 3 pounds yellow potatoes 8 tablespoons salted butter, melted 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 and 1/2 teaspoons thyme 1 teaspoon parsley 1 and 1/2 teaspoons rosemary salt + pepper For the Lamb 3 and 1/2 to 4 pounds lamb leg I used bone-in, it’s typically more […]
Oct 18, 2021
4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes INGREDIENTS 12 lamb loin chops (1-inch thick) or lamb rib chops 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, grated or minced 2 Tablespoons minced fresh rosemary 2 Tablespoons lemon juice (is this 1 lemon) Zest of 1 lemon 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt ½ […]
Jul 7, 2021
12 sliders Prep Time: 10 minutes. Cook Time: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS Meat and Veggies 2 lbs American Lamb boneless leg of lamb or lamb sirloin 1 yellow onion, large size, thinly sliced 2 cups mushrooms sliced 1 red pepper large, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper 1 teaspoon onion powder 3 tablespoon […]
Jul 7, 2021
Serves: 2 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground American lamb 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt pinch pepper 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese fresh arugula fig preserves brioche buns DIRECTIONS Prep: Divide the meat in half, and then in half again. Flatten each piece out, and add 1/3 cup of cheese onto two of the four halves. Add […]
Jul 7, 2021
Jun 26, 2021
Store your fresh eggs for use later! Eggs are seasonal so use this helpful kitchen hack to keep eggs in the house when the girls take a break from laying!
Apr 26, 2021
PAIRING LAMB WITH WINE According to wine expert Karen MacNeil, author of the Wine Bible, both red and white wine are terrific matches for American Lamb. PAIRING LAMB WITH BEER Finding a beer rich enough to stand up to lamb, but mellow enough to give its earthy flavors room to breathe, can be a challenge. Don’t […]
Apr 10, 2021
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup plain yogurt juice of 1 lemon 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon oregano black pepper 2 1/2 pounds American lamb kebab/stew meat 2 cups dried apricots boiling water 1 medium red onion, cut into chunks DIRECTIONS Add the yogurt, lemon […]
Mar 16, 2021
This week, we had the pleasure of sending a box of meats to our friend, Katy, over at @mydailydelish! Her recipes are top notch and if you know me, I like simple. Katy smashes this part out of the park and her recipes over on her blog are some of the best we’ve tried. This […]
