Nacho Taco Dip

This Nacho Taco Dip recipe is the perfect party food! It's easy to make and packed with flavor and nutrients thanks to the use of Ramstead Ranch Ground Beef. The beef is cooked with taco seasoning and then combined with salsa, jalapeños, and cream cheese. The mixture is then topped with shredded cheese and sour cream (if you choose). The result is a delicious and satisfying dip that is sure to be a hit with your guests. The best part is that it can be prepped ahead of time, so you can spend more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen. Give this recipe a try and see for yourself how easy and delicious it is! Oh, and we like to freeze the leftovers for easy snacks and lunches!

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Holiday Brisket

Brisket is a versatile cut that can be a festive holiday centerpiece or a warm comfort food for any family dinner. This recipe became an instant favorite. Special thanks to my son-in-law, David, who shared it with me.

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Osso Buco aka Shanks

Osso Buco, when prepared properly, is delicious! Though, not common in colloquial American cuisine, this cut is often found on menus at very high end restaurants! Give this recipe a try.

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RECIPE: Pork Steak With Stone Fruits

Pork steaks have special, robust flavor that sets them apart from even the most delicious pork chop. When you slow cook them with seasonally fresh fruits, the mix is magical. Berries, peaches, and apricots top my list of recommended fruit to try. You’ll be dazzled! (Psst: this is a great way to use any bruised or not-so-perfect fruits from your harvest.)

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Special BBQ

This year, we got to take part in an exciting pilot project with our neighbors, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. This project helped them reduce food waste from the kitchen side of their nearby Kalispel Casino, just down the road in our beautiful Pend Oreille County.

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Three Most Common Questions about Grassfed/Pasture Raised Meats

Responsible stewardship is a top priority for us, and we are glad you are on board! But there is another important priority we want to highlight today, and that is flavor!

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Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Once I tasted this recipe I wondered where skirt steak had been all my life. You could try this on a Flank Steak or Hanger Steak. It’s simple enough to make the family favorite list!

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Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri sauce is a condiment that is more universal than its name suggests. It sounds like a special event only item, but I can think of dozens of our family-favorite meals that get even better when you add a little chimichurri. Since there are many variations of this recipe, I feel free to add my own substitutions.

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RECIPE: Juicy Smoked Turkey

We think a well-smoked turkey is a delicacy! The Traegers and the Big Green Eggs on the market sure help to make smoking meat easy to get right. If you want a great resource for getting deeper in the details, we recommend following this guy....

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RECIPE: Cranberry Sauce

This sauce can accompany either poultry or ham to make that foody photo-op centerpiece for any holiday meal.

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RECIPE: Roasting Your Pasture Raised Ham

Our delicious pasture raised hams come to you fully cooked. The same goes for ham steaks—a great option if you want smaller portions for your meal. The process of preparing ham or ham steaks for dinner is just a matter of warming them thoroughly without drying them out. Here are some handy time and temperature suggestions.

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RECIPE: Sweet Potato Dream

This sweet potato recipe is another staple at my holiday table. They are decadent, delicious, and my absolute favorite! I always make a second batch to enjoy with leftovers. I hope you love them as much as I do!

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