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Slow cooker season is upon us, and one of my ALL-T

Slow cooker season is upon us, and one of my ALL-TIME favorite cuts of beef to slow cook is short ribs. They’re ultra meaty and so versatile, and when they slow cook for hours, they’re super tender and delicious! #ad

I love to think outside the box when it comes to creating new flavors in slow cooked meat. So many recipes for short ribs use red wine, which is great, but there’s SO much more that you can do! For this recipe, we use white miso paste and a parmesan rind to give these short ribs an umami-enhanced, ultimate beefy flavor. This intense beefy flavor is excellent when paired with peppery arugula and sweet, juicy plums - the combined flavors are exciting, unexpected, & SO good!

Not only is beef delicious when prepared properly, but it is also packed with protein and nutrients. One 3 oz. serving of beef fuels your body with zinc, iron, and B vitamins, too! Be sure to look for the best beef available at the store: Look for packaged beef that doesn't have any excess liquids, & be sure the beef is firm to the touch. If the short ribs are bright red in the package, that’s also a great sign! Choosing quality beef will directly contribute to how good it tastes after you’ve prepared it, so shop smart & set yourself up for success before you even start cooking.

This recipe makes about 24 mini cups. I originally wanted to make these into mini tacos, but these "cups" have extra room for more short ribs and toppings, so they win! 🥰

Ingredients (for the short ribs):
2 lbs. bone-in short ribs
olive oil, salt, + pepper
1 tbsp. white miso paste
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
1” Parmesan rind (optional)
3 cups+ vegetable broth (low sodium)
1 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. rice vinegar
2 tsp. soy sauce

ingredients (for cups + topping):
2 cups baby arugula
1 plum, pitted & finely chopped
olive oil + salt
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup crumbled feta
24 wonton wrappers
baking spray

Directions included in the comments! Thank you @mobeefcouncil for partnering for this awesome new recipe!

#beefitswhatsfordinner #beeffarmersandranchers #mobeef @mobeefcouncil

photographing the menu from one of my dream restau

photographing the menu from one of my dream restaurants in NYC last week. (Not 📷:: about 30 more dishes ☺️)

😍 #foodphotography #restaurantphotography #foodography #nycrestaurants #tapasbar #aflavorjournal

I'm back! I hope you're ready for more cozy, small

I'm back! I hope you're ready for more cozy, small batch recipes this fall, because I have a LOT coming your way. Baked Pesto Turkey Meatballs are SUPER flavorful, and they're ready in less than 30 minutes.

The pesto adds SO much flavor to these meatballs, but a touch of crumbled feta, and seasonings amps it up even more.

This small(er) batch recipe makes 15 smaller meatballs, and they're reeeealllyy good when paired with the creamy feta cheese sauce that is linked in the post. You could also mix them into a pesto pasta, pair them with creamy parmesan risotto, or eat them with a gigantic arugula salad for a lighter approach.

Grab the recipe right here >> https://aflavorjournal.com/baked-pesto-turkey-meatballs or through the link in my bio @aflavorjournal 🥰

Enjoy!

xx Sara

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I'm done with providing weather updates. 🤣 I'm

I'm done with providing weather updates. 🤣 I'm just going to provide you with soup updates from here on out!

THIS is maybe Mark's all-time favorite: a Small Batch Chicken and Vegetable Soup that is PACKED with flavor!

I use the usual suspects: potatoes, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, garlic, etc., but there's a couple of key ingredients that really set this one above the rest: chicken bone broth, white miso paste, and a splash of white wine.

All of this can be YOURS in just 30 minutes, but it really benefits from simmering for longer than that if time allows. You can also store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days, and reheat it over low heat on the stovetop.

Grab the full recipe here >> https://aflavorjournal.com/small-batch-chicken-and-vegetable-soup/ or through the link in my bio @aflavorjournal 🥰

xx Sara

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It's almost 90 degrees here again today, so I'm th

It's almost 90 degrees here again today, so I'm thinking of grabbing some tacos from down the street tonight and making some of these Fresh Strawberry Margaritas to drink with them tonight.

This is the recipe I tested a few times over the summer, and I asked your opinion on whether or not you wanted a "fresher" strawberry flavor (as opposed to the flavor of a strawberry margarita from a typical Mexican restaurant), and the answer was an overwhelming yes.

This recipe uses fresh strawberries, which I toss with some sugar and rest for 15 minutes, so the sugar settles into the berries and enhances their juiciness and flavor. Then I muddle them and mix them with fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, tequila (reposado OR blanco will work), triple sec, agave syrup, and a little pinch of salt.

The beauty of cocktail recipes like this one is that you can alter it to make it for YOUR taste. I think the base recipe on my blog is a great starting point, but you can always add more strawberries / lime juice / triple sec / tequila (!!) / etc. to really make it your own, and to hopefully make it one of your new favorite cocktails, too. 🥰

Grab the full recipe here >> https://aflavorjournal.com/strawberry-margarita-recipe-on-the-rocks or through the link in my bio @aflavorjournal

Cheers!

xx Sara

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