Monday, December 6, 2010

Crock pot Stroganoff




I have this silly little group of friends, whom I COMPLETELY adore and love (Becky from Vintagemixer, Aimee from Flitryss and Heather from SLClunches). We get along really well and we have really silly parties. We had a vintage cocktail party... which wasn't too silly, we had an 80's party... which was ridiculous and last night, we had a crock pot and ugly Christmas sweater party. We had a great night of eating and chatting and wore the ugliest shirts ever. I love these ladies and am thankful this holiday season for them. They are true friends and that's a rare find. I am lucky. While we were talking last night, the conversation lead to talk of blogging. I haven't done a post in over a month and have felt really "down" about being a blogger, where I fit, why I do it and where to go. These dear friends reminded me that I do this because it's fun. I have met many amazing people (my most joyous reason for blogging), I get to share my love of cooking and have fun. I am no photographer and really have never had any interest... this is something I am sure you have noticed as you look over my photos (ha!), I am not looking to write a book or make a career or loads of money from this blog... the reason I started it was to say goodbye to my gourmet food and kitchen shop that my husband and I closed yet still keep sharing food and being involved with events around this great city I live in. I can cook. It is what I know how to do, what I love to do and I really enjoy sharing my food adventures as well as these wonderful times I share with my friends.

The recipe that follows is fantastic but possibly one of the worst foods ever for photographing. Trust me enough to make it without a picture, okay? I will, however, include some photos from our evening and hope you get a good laugh out of them!

Merry Christmas!

Crock Pot Stroganoff

1 pound beef short ribs
1 Cup flour
garlic salt
oil for browning
4 Cups beef broth
1/2 pound crimini mushrooms
1 small can cream of mushroom soup
1 Cup milk
3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 Cup sour cream
1 package wide egg noodles

Dredge the short ribs in flour and brown in a hot cast iron skillet with oil on both sides, seasoning generously with garlic salt. Be careful not to over
crowd the meat. Once all of the ribs are browned, place in a hot crock pot and cover with 2 cups of the beef broth. Cook for 1/2 hour and add the sliced mushrooms and the remaining broth. Cook 1 hour. Add the can of soup, the milk and the Worcestershire sauce. Cook another hour and whisk in the sour cream. Continue cooking for 1/2-1 hour then serve over warm egg noodles.

8 comments:

  1. wow. those sweaters are bad.
    but good friends are so great.

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  2. I'm so glad that you started a blog because it brought you into my life. What a fun way to spend the evening - a great group of women! My family would love this meal.

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  3. The stroganoff was out of this world and you win for the best sweater too!

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  4. I'm glad you blog, because I wouldn't know you otherwise. Plus, you sharing your love of cooking has caused a lot of yummy food to happen at our house!

    Oh and... Our silliness just got sighs, eye rolls, and "Weirdos" from my guy. WE WIN!

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  5. Love the ugly Christmas sweaters. That is hilarious! I, for one, hope that you keep blogging for a long time to come.

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  6. Oh love the sweaters and the fun faces! Truth on the blog is great as well. I miss you Tiff. Merry Christmas to you sweet family.

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  7. looks great and cute snaps don't stop blogging your great at it

    Rebecca

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  8. I love that Henry made this post!! What a fun evening we had!

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