Let's face it that in today's day and age, most of us don't have time to cook a gourmet meal every night. Unfortunately, due to busy work and school schedules, a full meal at home has become more of a luxury than a regular occurrence. Today we want to share some products that we love that can help make your dinner tastier and easier.
1- My real first turn-on to Omaha Steaks was about 3 years ago. We had just moved and we were having dinner with "new" friends at a classmate of my daughter's house. After asking if we had any food allergies, our host told me that we would be having Crusted Tilapia and Rice Pilaf for dinner- I remember thinking "Wow, impressive" and it was... The dinner was already underway in the oven when we arrived so we had a few cocktails and some appetizers and finally dinner was served. I was gushing so much about how delicious the dinner was (don't forget, I did have a few glasses of wine under my belt!) and how impressed I was that my host ultimately decided to share her secret. What we had just eaten was TORTILLA CRUSTED TILAPIA from Omaha Steaks!! It was frozen, did not need to be defrosted, only took 25 minutes to cook and was really no-muss, no-fuss! It is sold 6 to 8 pieces per bag, and I have never paid more than $24.99, meaning that with all the specials Omaha runs, you may be able to get it as low as $14.99 or $19.99 for the same portions. (see Omaha details below) You might find us at home having the Tortilla Crusted Tilapia on a random Tuesday or serving it to guests with various side dishes as we have done many times and it is always a big hit. It is particularly great if you don't have alot of lead time.
2- The next item is a marinade. My husband was shopping with me at a furniture store (of all places) called Platypus. It is a bit of an odd combination but they also sell coffee beans, chocolates and specialty items there. We love food with flavor and have tried more products than I can count over the years, so while I looked for the next "had-to-have" piece of furniture, my hubbie perused the marinades. The Stonewall Kitchen SESAME GINGER TERIYAKI SAUCE is truly a miracle. It is good on everything- steak, pork, chicken, shrimp- we have had them all. Marinate whatever you choose and cook as usual (grill, bake, saute, etc.). The problem for us was that we couldn't get enough of it. As we were gearing up for a big Labor Day BBQ, I went to Platypus only to find that our beloved miracle sauce was almost out of stock. I bought the 1 bottle they had left and took matters in to my own hands by ordering a case directly from Stonewall Kitchen (details below). It is $6.95 per bottle with a small discount if you buy more than 3. We have seen this brand in certain supermarkets and upscale grocery stores but not the Sesame Ginger Teriyaki so keep your eyes open and you might get lucky or you can always order it.
3- Fajitas anyone? Throw some sliced peppers, onions, tomatoes and the beef, chicken or fish (we love shrimp) of your choice into a pan with World Harbors FAJITA SAUCE & MARINADE and you've got yourself a meal. Serve on soft tortillas with shredded cheese and salsa on the side. We first bought this sauce in a NYC grocery and we have been pretty lucky finding it in most local supermarkets ever since. It is not always in the condiments section so if you don't see it there, check by the butcher where all of the meats are sold. The price will vary slightly but you should be able to pick up a bottle for less than $5.The websites for all 3 of these products also include other recipes and ideas for use. Check them out.
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Enjoy!
Foodie
Omaha Steaks
Website: www.omahasteaks.com
Phone: 1.800.960.8400
Stonewall Kitchen
Website: www.stonewallkitchen.com
Phone: 1.800.207.JAMS
World Harbors
Website: www.worldharbors.com
Phone: 1.800.355.6221
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