I recall when I was pregnant with my daughter Eden---I had so much nausea---I could barely look at food----one night my friend Sharon brought over her beef stew---it was so good---I think I ate 3 bowls!
some tips
always brown your beef first--in a bit of oil
I use brown gravy mix or the beef stew mix--the dry packs---and to thicken you can add canned or jar gravy or instant mashed potatoes----
if I am cutting up the potatoes and carrots myself---I like to add in a frozen package of the tiny pearl onions--
oh and make sure you're having a kinda relaxed in day---cause it's so much better the longer it cooks
just add your favorite biscuits(I use refrigerated grands) and maybe just a bagged salad with an interesting vinaigrette-- and while you're having comfort food pick up a refrigerated banana cream pie
Oh, my, that looks enticing today! And I can use gluten free gravy or just the beef broth and thicken with mashed potatoes. That sounds like something that would be good today. It's gray and cold out. Let me go check my cupboards and freezer!
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Oh cool Donna -let me know how it turns out!
DeleteThat looks and sounds good!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruth -I need to make this more often!
DeleteWe had beef stew just the other night. Yummers. If this weather never changes it may stay on the menu until June.
ReplyDeleteI know-today is warm but I could still enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a chill menu, slow cooked beef stew, biscuits, salad and a cream pie. Simple is the best.
ReplyDeleteIt really is easy-and very filling :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE beef stew. I have also added a 1/2 c of red wine (merlot is best) and prunes. Gives it a nice sweet taste.
ReplyDeleteToday was a great day for beef stew... had I thought of it this morning. But I didn't, so I went with a giant bowl of mashed potatoes instead. :)
I had some mashed potatoes today too-tooth sensitivity -but enjoyed them :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks good :) My mom would always brown her stew meat before she made stew. I saw on someone else's blog a little back about a stew made in the crockpot. I tried it one time. It was so easy to put all the ingredients in, without browning, cook it for 8-9 hours, delicious!
ReplyDeleteI have been enjoying reading your daughter's blog; it took me several weeks (slow here) to put together she was your daughter. I am sad for the circumstances that recently happened in her/hubby's life but I trust God.....no matter how it doesn't make sense........
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Thanks for the kind words you have given Robyn :)
DeleteBrowning the beef first is always a must. I'm salivating at the thought.
ReplyDeleteIt does make a huge difference - glad it made you hungry :)
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