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Is Wagyu Beef a Healthy Choice?
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In June, we traveled to a Joseph Decuis Gourmet restaurant in Roanoke, Indiana to celebrate our anniversary. While dining, Sommelier Richelle Whitenack brought us a surprise champaign toast and told us that Wagyu beef was really a healthy choice. This rare Japanese beef has only been the U.S. since the 1970s, and those who know about it can’t get enough. And their farm supplies Wagyu beef to the restaurant. That moment started our quest to find out if this could be really true.
Is Wagyu Beef a Healthy Choice?
Mistakes Everyone Makes Cooking Wagyu Beef At Home!
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Wagyu Philly Cheese Steak Skewers
Give the classic Philly an update for summer.
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About the Recipe: Make an extra special summer meal with American Wagyu beef skewers. This beef is mixed with pure Wagyu for amazing marbling and Angus beef for a rich beef flavor. Team the beef with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and chunks of Hoagie bread. Welcome to Summer Grilled Philly Steak Skewers, served with melt-in-your mouth white cheddar cheese sauce.
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Watermelon Sweet Tea
There were so many requests for Ed Mitchell’s refreshing, party punchbowl treat.
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About the Recipe: One of the favorite fruits in Ed Mitchell’s neighborhood was fresh farm-grown watermelon. Sweet tea is a favorite Southern drink and natural thirst quencher. Just pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with several mint leaves. Great as a mixer for those favorite drinks too.
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Chocolate Undercover Cookie
Don’t you just love surprises, and this cookie has a sweet one.
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About the Recipe: There is nothing like a sweet surprise. These crispy vanilla cookies have a sweet apricot or fig-orange filling, hidden under a rich, dark chocolate glaze. The shiny chocolate stays soft, blending into the filling. It is the crispy cousin to a delicious British Jaffa cookie.
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Wagyu Beef at Four Star Joseph Decuis Restaurant
Roanoke, Indiana
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Joseph Decuis Gourmet Restaurant is located in a converted bank building on Main Street in Roanoke, Indiana. They are the only restaurant in the US that has a farm to raise their own Wagyu beef for their restaurants.
100 % Wagyu Beef Delmonico Steak with Fiddlehead ferns as prepared by Chef Marcus Daniel and marked with a plaque that Wagyu beef was being served at our table on Friday June 23rd, 2023.
Executive Chef Marcus Daniel at Joseph Decuis Restaurant who prepared our menu items.
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Wagyu Burgers
Raise the bar and enjoy the best, juicy burger.
Photo Courtesy of Alice Eshelman of Joseph Decuis restaurant.
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Crisp ‘n Crunchy Baked Ravioli with Roma Tomato Sauce
Oven Lovin’ Italian Ravioli is a light appetizer or side dish.
About the Recipe: Crispy appetizers or side dishes are always popular on a serving table. This recipe is simple to make and tastes delicious. The ravioli is baked rather than fried, making it a healthy choice. Serve them with flavorful Italian seasoned sauce and add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
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Mixed Melon Cucumber Salad
A summer salad filled with natural sweetness from refreshing melons.
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About the Recipe: Boost your veggies by making them into thin strips and giving them a sweet natural sprinkling of fresh orange/lemon juice and sweet summer melons, cantaloupe, honeydew, or watermelon. What a feast of color! Add some crunchy pumpkin seeds, a sprinkle of freshly grown thyme, and basil leaves.
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Chicago Italian Beef Dip with Crusty Bread Chunks
All the classic flavors of an Italian Beef Sandwich in a dip
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About the Recipe: Meld all the flavors of a tasty Italian beef sandwich into a creamy cheese dip and then serve it up with crusty bread for a super appetizer favorite. The dip is flavored with sauteed green peppers, onions, bits of deli Italian beef, topped with melting cheese, and sprinkled with giardiniera. It’s perfect as a meal-starter, alongside a hearty salad, or for dipping while you sip on your favorite glass of wine. It’s a real crowd pleaser.
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Have a Summer Pasta Party
Gather up tomatoes, herbs, nuts, olive oil and veggies.
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About the Recipe: This is the easiest way to plan a pasta party for 8 people in 30 minutes. The trick is preparing the three fresh pasta sauces ahead of time and storing them in the refrigerator. Since they use basic ingredients, preparation is as easy as 1,2,3. Just cook the spaghetti and stir in 3 different room temperature pasta sauces. Serve with Artisan bread slices and your favorite cheeses. Summer pasta parties with your friends and family are so much fun.
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Mini Grape Tomato Vinaigrette
Use it to top steak, pasta, or another vegetable dish.
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About the Recipe: Nothing is more delightful than a basket of those farm fresh mini tomatoes. The light pink vinegar adds a fresh and tangy splash of summer. Serve the vinaigrette over pasta, entrees, or your favorite salad.
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Swirling Summer Zucchini Sauté
Fresh, thinly cut zucchini strands form into curls, covered with sweet tangy dressing.
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About the Recipe: Fresh zucchini form into small vegetables curls and team well with the bright flavor of lemony sumac, mint, and fresh thyme. Snip off the tiny flower buds of thyme to use as garnish to add a summery surprise.
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Bunny Breakfast Truffles
Enjoy orange carrot oat truffles with your warm coffee or tea.
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About the Recipe: This is a simple recipe that can be prepared ahead of time. It has lots of healthy ingredients and an orange spiced carrot cake flavor. It is a grab-n-go that’s ready to travel with you.
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