August's Top 5 Story Ideas

1. National Sandwich Month
Club, Corned Beef, Reuben, Peanut Butter and Jelly. That’s right, we’re talking sandwiches! August is National Sandwich Month and boy do we have some great options for your enjoyment.

• Spicy Braised Brisket Sandwich features green chili and Roasted Red Pepper Mayonnaise on a ciabatta roll.
• Sweet Onion & Pepper Beef Sandwiches with Au Jus will require napkins. The fork-tender beef can be simply accented with pepperoncini and cheese of your choice.
• Take the sandwich to another level with Spanish Beef Dips with Caramelized Manchego Onions. You’ll get a hint of sweet from brown sugar in the seasoning and a bite of spice from adobo and smoked paprika.
  

2. August 13th is National Filet Mignon Day!
Don’t be put off by a little French! Filet Mignon simply means delicious as far we we’re concerned. And we’re thrilled that August 13^th is the day dedicated to the Tenderloin, aka Filet Mignon. To honor the most tender cut (and lean) around, why not try one of our tasty recipes?

 

• Filet Mignon with Herbed-Butter Sauce and Mushrooms is a classic dish featuring assorted mushrooms in a silky smooth sauce.
• Another saucy recipe is the Grilled Beef Steaks with Espresso-Bourbon Sauce. The Tenderloin Filets are lightly glazed with a succulent mix of bourbon, maple syrup and espresso powder.
• The “perfect for two” Two Steppin’ Tenderloin makes the most of two cooking methods: the skillet and the oven. Accompanied by a colorful rice dish made with dried cherries, almonds and pesto—you might just experience sensory overload (in a good way).

3. Say Goodbye to Lazy Summer Afternoons and Hello to School
Lazy summer afternoons will soon turn to hectic school days and you’ll be expected to get dinner on the table in a flash. With a few pantry staples, one of your favorite cuts of beef and a fail-proof recipe or three, you’ll be the hero of the dinnertime dilemma.

• With canned tomatoes, packaged ravioli, ground beef and a handful of other ingredients, you can make Greek-Style Beef & Cheese Ravioli for your family in less than 30 minutes.
• A jar of pasta sauce and some fettuccini noodles get a boost from steak and a few choice herbs to make Mediterranean Steak & Pasta with Tomato-Olive Sauce.
• Dress up those spuds in your pantry by making Beef Chili ‘n Cheddar-Topped Potatoes. Microwave the potatoes while you mix up a quick chili in the skillet. So few dishes to clean up!

4. Farmer's Market Week Staples (August 1-6)
One of the best things about visiting a Farmer’s Market is seeing the freshest, in-season produce. You can be swept away with the flavor of heirloom tomatoes or the color of potato varieties. Your mind begins to wander and your taste buds salivate as you sample sweet corn and squash. You may even find a new kind of cheese or homemade salsa.

Coming home with your bundle, you try to piece together a meal or two. But what about the protein? Well, we’ve got your back with recipes to keep in your back pocket (or recipe box if you’re being literal). These can become staples, ready to sit alongside your fresh produce and delicious new discoveries.

Sizzling Summer Beef Steak requires little more than an overnight marinade. Put it in the fridge the night before you venture out to the Farmer’s Market and your meal will be ready before you know it. Or use a juicy Ribeye to make Pineapple-Soy Glazed Beef Steaks. You could even use the glaze on some grilled veggies! Grilled Espresso Steaks will go perfectly with roasted root vegetables and a salad.

If you happen to like your beef straight up, we can help with that too. For a no-frills guide to cooking any steak you have on-hand visit our grilling, broiling, and skillet cooking pages where you’ll find timing, helpful tips and even how-to videos. 

5. Stockings up, Steak Knives Ready: An Entire Collection of Holiday Recipes
As we begin to think about the changing seasons and the 2011 holidays, we can’t help but imagine all the wonderful food that comes with that time of year. When it comes time for friends and family to gather ‘round your table, our holiday recipes will delight their senses—from the smell of a roast in the oven and the taste of cranberries to the sight of a hearty breakfast after a brisk morning walk in the snow.

 

• Appetizers like Bite-Sized Sweet & Spicy Beef Ribs and Mini Meatballs with Apricot Dipping Sauce will wow your guests and start the event off right! They’ll be the perfect pairing with fruity holiday wines.
• Main courses like an awe-inspiring Classic Tenderloin with Cranberry Drizzle or a comforting North Woods Hearty Pot Roast will fill the bellies around the dinner table.
• And finally if breakfast or brunch are more your style, serve a twist on a classic breakfast pastry with Beef Sticky Buns. For those busy mornings, a quick and easy Steak and Potato Breakfast Stack will cross one more thing off your growing to-do list.

Why not view the entire collection of holiday recipes, perfect for any dining occasion!

 

 

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For more story ideas please see our Seasonal Story Ideas section.