Some of the most popular projects were the ones that are all about the food. As you think of a food to preapre that will be man pleasin” this week, here is a great one you may want to try if your man is all about the meat.

This recipe was contributed by Carla Dietz from San Jose, Ca

Smothered Steak for Two

Carla says: My husband likes to do the grilling part while I prepare the rest.  It makes for a fun way to share the making of a meal!  Add a green salad with more blue cheese, and some fresh baked bread with butter for a simple but delicious man-pleasing meal!   2 fillet mignon steaks (size is up to you, salt and pepper to taste)4 cups of sliced mushrooms (not too thin)5 T. butter (more if you like)1 clove garlicSalt and pepper to tasteYour husband’s favorite brand of blue cheese, at room temperature, sliced into several chunks Just after putting steaks on to grill, melt butter and pressed garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat.  Add mushrooms to saucepan. Add salt and pepper, and let simmer over low heat, until mushrooms are tender. When steaks are done to your liking, place a chunk of blue cheese on top of each sizzling steak. Then pour sautéed mushrooms over the blue cheese, allowing them to overflow over the sides. My husband likes to do the grilling part while I prepare the rest.  It makes for a fun way to share the making of a meal!  Add a green salad with more blue cheese, and some fresh baked bread with butter for a simple but delicious man-pleasing meal!

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I love this Chicken Cacciatore – not only is it delicious – it freezes Beautifully… So you can make batches and freeze for a quick dinner over pasta, mashed potatoes or rice.

 This is from my booklet, The Frozen Gourmet. 

This booklet has the top 20 recipes from my freezer cooking club – Six Chicks Freeze and Fix. You can check out the booklet here at:My Bookstore

Chicken Cacciatore

1 lb                Boneless, skinless, chicken breasts

1 Tbs             Vegetable oil

1 1/4 cup      Onion

2 cups           Mushrooms

1 tsp              Minced garlic

1-28 oz         Can of crushed tomatoes in puree

2 tbs              Parsley

1/4 tsp          Pepper

2 tsp              Italian Seasoning

1 ts[               Basil

                      Parmesan cheese

1. Prepare: Cut chicken into cubes. Slice onions and mushrooms. Chop garlic.

2. Cooking: In a large skillet, sauté chicken in vegetable oil until no longer pink in the center. Remove chicken from skillet and sauté onions, mushrooms, and garlic until the onions are transparent. Add chicken and remaining ingredients except for Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 15 minutes. Allow sauce to cool.

3.  Freeze: Freeze in a 13×9 pan.

4. Serve: Thaw sauce in the refrigerator overnight. Place the foil-covered pan in a 350° oven for 30 minutes to warm. Serve over pasta or mashed potatoes.

Servings: 4

I like to serve this with a crisp salad and rosemary bread.