Steak & Ale Hand Pies a #BeefCookAlong Recipe

This post is sponsored by Certified Angus Beef® Brand in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.
Steak and Ale Hand Pies
Steak & Ale Hand Pies serve chunks of tender beef and vegetables smothered in beefy beer gravy. All in a flaky biscuit crust you can hold and eat.

Recently I got to spend a day in my favorite test kitchen located at Certified Angus Beef® Brand headquarters in Wooster, Ohio. There I got to participate in a Facebook Live #BeefCookAlong with Chef Gavin Pinto!
Chef Gavin and me
Chef Gavin and me

Certified Angus Beef® Brand is always striving to create easy, make at home recipes using the best angus beef. One way they share these recipes is a monthly Facebook Live Event on their Facebook page.
You can ask questions live through the comments and get quick responses. If you miss the live broadcast, watch the replay. You can still comment and get any questions you have answered too!

Watch the video for step by step instructions and great tips from Chef Gavin! Click and video of Steak & Ale Hand Pies will play.

This recipe uses canned biscuit dough and frozen veggies. So easy! For my version, I added corn just because we like it.
Steak and Ale Hand Pies

Get the full recipe, HERE on their website.

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Breakfast Monkey Bread #BreadBakers

Breakfast Monkey Bread weaves pork sausage bits, onions, and yellow peppers between buttery biscuit pieces. Toss it with egg, bake and top with cheese. Break off a piece and enjoy!
Breakfast Monkey Bread
Breakfast Monkey Bread
Welcome to another addition of Bread Bakers!
This month we are sharing Breakfast Breads…
Breakfast Breads – Sweet or Savory. Rise and shine and show us your best breakfast breads! These bread can be made with or without yeast, as long as they are considered a breakfast bread somewhere in the world.

We treat breakfast two ways at my house. All in or all out!
Busy mornings a quick cup of coffee and whatever’s handy will do. Cereal, toast, fruit or a cookie. Whatever!
When we actually have time to sit, eat and digest, then I’ll make the full course breakfast. Pancakes, French Toast or eggs, hash browns, etc. you get the picture.
Then there are those in between times where something you can make and take or reheat sounds appealing. That’s where monkey breads work best. You can break off a chunk any size you want. Even go back for more later.
Breakfast Monkey Bread
I thought a savory Breakfast Monkey Bread would do the trick.
Tube biscuit dough works great. If you have time, you can make your own too! You can saute the sausage, peppers, onions ahead of time like the day or night before.
Break up the biscuit dough. Toss it with the filling and some scrambled eggs. Pour it into a bundt pan. Sprinkle with cheese and bake! Easy, peasy Monkey Bread.
Don’t forget to scroll down and see all the delicious Breakfast Breads from the #BreadBakers Group! Thank you Felice from All That’s Left Are The Crumbs for hosting our event!
Breakfast Monkey Bread

Breakfast Monkey Bread

Breakfast Monkey Bread #BreadBakers

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Serving Size: 1 piece

Breakfast Monkey Bread #BreadBakers

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb Italian-style pork sausage, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 7.5 ounce can biscuit dough
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Brush medium-sized bundt pan with butter. Reserve remaining butter. Set pan aside.
  • Fry sausage, peppers and onions together until thoroughly cooked. Cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix together sausage mixture, egg and tomatoes. Cut biscuits into smaller pieces and add to mixture.
  • Pour into prepared bundt pan. Bake at 350 for approximately 20 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Run a knife around the pan edges to loosen. Invert bread onto serving plate. Sprinkle with cheese while still hot. Garnish with parsley if desired.
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More about Bread Bakers…
#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely bread by following our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated after each event on the #BreadBakers home page.

We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient. If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to foodlustpeoplelove@gmail.com.

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Enjoy these breakfast bread recipes and ideas from the Bread Bakers!

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Easy Salted Caramel Brownies #BakingBloggers

Salted Caramel Brownies serve chewy chocolate brownies topped with salty-sweet caramel. Two treats in one!

Salted Caramel Brownie

Welcome to another edition of Baking Bloggers!

Thanks Sue from Palatable Pastime for hosting our Baking Bloggers Events! Visit Sue on her webpage for great recipes and tips!

This month we’re getting our lunchbox menus ready for Back to School.

It can be rough enough settling into a new school year. Give them something to look forward to to break up their day. Kids that pack their lunch look for a little special something in the box or bag. I always packed my daughter some cookies, Rice Krispies bars or cake. Nothing too messy to eat.

That was then. This is now. In the day of sani-wipes everywhere, we can splurge and get a bit on ya! So remember to pack a wet nap in the bag!

Salted Caramel Brownies

Salted Caramel Brownies make a good after school treat (or during school treat for Mom and Dad). These brownie bars are super easy to make. I cheated on the caramel sauce by using caramel candies and a bit of cream. You can use jarred sauce or make your own!

Salted Caramel Brownies

I go heavy on the sea salt. Sprinkle on whatever kind and amount you like.
Food for Thought…What’s your favorite brownie or bar? Are you a traditionalist with chocolate? Nuts or no nuts? Blondies? I’d love to hear your thoughts in a comment below!
Salted Caramel Brownies
Salted Caramel Brownies

Easy Salted Caramel Brownies

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 9 to 12 pieces

Serving Size: 1 each

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 25 soft caramel candies, about a cup (I used Kraft)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Melt butter and chocolate over low heat. Cool.
  • Stir in sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Blend in flour, baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Spread batter into a prepared 8x8-inch pan. (I use greased parchment paper) Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before adding caramel. Overnight is best.
  • When brownies are completely cooled, prepare easy caramel sauce. Place caramel and cream in a microwave safe container. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stir. Repeat until smooth.
  • Spread evenly over brownie. Sprinkle with sea salt. Chill completely before cutting.
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Enjoy all these sweet back to school inspired bars from Baking Bloggers!

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Tuscan Chicken Pasta Salad

I received sample jars of Giorgio’s BLENDABELLA™ Portabella Mushroom Blends to review and create recipes. I received no further compensation. All opinions are my own. 

Tuscan Chicken Pasta Salad serves tender cooked chicken, Rustic Tuscan Blendabella™ portabella blend and ditalini over fresh spinach.

Tuscan Chicken Pasta Salad

I’m a big fan of salads anytime of year.  Pile it high with a variety of greens and veggies. So good.

Why stop there? Adding a composed salad brings another dimension to the plate. Chicken salad is one of my favorites.

Chicken goes with any kind of dressing and vegetable. You can go creamy or vinaigrette style. Old-fashioned with mayo or something a bit different. Maybe a bit rustic with chunks of mushrooms, chickpeas, roasted peppers and more.

I’m always looking for more taste with less work.

Giorgio’s BLENDABELLA Portabella Mushroom Blends bring it together in one jar.  The Rustic Tuscan blend worked perfectly with cooked chicken and pasta.

Tuscan Chicken Pasta Salad with JarI added a bed of fresh spinach and capers, drizzled with Italian dressing.

Tuscan Chicken Pasta Salad packs well for school lunches too!

Try Coconut Thai and Zesty Mexican Blendabella™ portabella blends, too!

Tuscan Chicken Pasta Salad

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Tuscan Chicken Pasta Salad

Tuscan Chicken Pasta Salad

Tuscan Chicken Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup

Tuscan Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup Blendabella™ Rustic Tuscan (Diced Portabella, Vegetables & Herbs)
  • 1/2 cup cooked small pasta (I used ditalini)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon Italian dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped capers (optional)

Instructions

  • Toss together chicken, Rustic Tuscan and pasta.
  • Place spinach on a plate, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with capers.
  • Top with chicken salad.
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Food for Thought…How will you use BLENDABELLA™ Portabella Mushroom Blends in your next meal? Maybe as an add on to pasta or rice? I’d love to hear your ideas in a comment below!

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