Sunday, September 10, 2023

10 British manor houses where you can live like a Bridgerton

10 British manor houses where you can live like a Bridgerton

If the new season of Netflix�s 'Bridgerton' has you dreaming of traveling back in time to enjoy the lavish dinners, beautiful walks in the English countryside and life in a stately British manor home, don�t worry! You don�t actually need a time machine. Just spend a few days at one of these ten historic hotels in England to live out your Bridgerton fantasies.��

Cliveden House in Berkshire�

Located just an hour outside of London this stunning Victorian mansion was built in 1851 and has served as home to both the second Duke of Sutherland and the American millionaire William Waldorf Astor. Today it�s a 47-room hotel run by the National Trust. There are two on-site restaurants as well as two restored vintage boats available for guests who want to explore the surrounding countryside or picnic on the Thames for an additional cost.�

Gardens and mansion Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa, Luton, Bedfordshire, UK
Stroll the thousand-acre park at Luton Hoo. � Ana Iacob / Getty Images

Luton Hoo in Bedfordshire

Situated on a thousand-acre plot of land on the border between Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, Luton Hoo Hotel itself is a popular film location having appeared, according to its website, in films like Four Weddings and a Funeral, Enigma, Eyes Wide Shut, Inspector Morse, Nicholas Nickleby, Vanity Fair and Bleak House. Its 228 rooms are spread across five different buildings on the property, and there's a spa, golf courses and two restaurants. Bikes are available for rent to help guests tool around the beautifully landscaped grounds and swimming is encouraged in the nearby lake. There�s even a clay pigeon shooting school and croquet lawns for guests to enjoy.�

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Beaverbrook in Surrey

Originally built in 1866, Beaverbrook derives its name from its most well-known resident, Lord Beaverbrook, a publisher, politician and former Ministry of Aircraft Production for Britain during World War II.�

In 2011, his home and two of the surrounding buildings were transformed into a hotel and restored to reflect the period when the politician would have lived here. Artwork abounds in and outside of the home, including a sculpture of the British single-seat fighter aircraft known as a Spitfire, which Beaverbrook doubled the production of during WWII. There�s also a spa, four restaurants, a private cinema (purported to be the first home cinema in Britain),�and an activities program that includes a survival skills academy.

Landscaped Gardens at The Grove Hotel near London
Artifacts from as far back as 3000BC have been found on the grounds of The Grove. � Maria Lezama / Getty Images

The Grove in Hertfordshire

The history of The Grove dates back far before the construction of the beautiful Georgian manor that houses the present-day hotel. Archeologists have found artifacts on the grounds dating to 3000 BC.

Formerly the home of the Earls of Clarendon, the interior of the hotel is quite modern. Even so, there are plenty of activities here to transport you to a bygone era. The hotel offers activities like clay pigeon shooting, hawking, archery, horseback riding and other activities that wouldn�t be out of the ordinary in the era when the manor was built.��

Lime Wood in Hampshire

A Georgian manor house, surrounded by old wood forests might seem an unlikely place for a music festival, and yet the Lime Wood Hotel�is one of the locations for the Smoked & Uncut summer music festival. When not the location of a major party, the house has a quiet elegance that blends past and present, with art-filled grounds, a luxury spa and a working Victorian greenhouse.��

Goodwood in Sussex

The estate at Goodwood has been home to the Dukes of Richmond for hundreds of years. In fact, the 11th Duke of Richmond and Gordon�owns the property to this day. The Duke and his family live on the property in Goodwood House, while guests stay in the hotel portion of the estate.

The Goodwood Hotel offers stylish rooms and four restaurants. It also makes a great stay for adventure seekers as it�s the location of several motorsport and horse racing events, and offers flying and race car driving experiences to guests for an additional cost.����

Gravetye Manor
Gravetye Manor in Sussex is known for it's expansive garden. � Clive Nichols / Getty Images

Gravetye Manor in West Sussex

The garden is the star of the show at Gravetye Manor�with its 35 acres of flowers, orchards and vegetables. The gardens were designed in 1885, by the manor's most notable owner, William Robinson. The hotel�s interior on the other hand, pays homage to the building's much older roots, the manor itself was built in 1598, while still ensuring that the 17 hotel rooms still offer every comfort necessary for modern visitors.�

Hambleton Hall in Rutland

Built in 1881, Hambleton Hall still feels like a�cozy English country home. There are 17 acres of grounds here to stroll through, including a walled kitchen garden that supplies some of the produce for the estate�s Michelin star restaurant.�

Elaborate Stairwell in Hartwell House
Hartwell House retains much of its historic ambience to this day. � nik wheeler / Getty Images

Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire

Owned by the National Trust, this Jacobean and Georgian house boasts 90 acres of gardens and parkland designed by famous landscape architect Capability Brown, all within 40 miles of London. The historic interior and service can leave guests feeling like they�ve stepped back in time, while the on-site spa and innovative restaurant offer the comforts of the modern world.�

Grantley Hall in North Yorkshire

Originally built in the mid-18th century, this 47 room manor blends old and new with a more modern luxury interior. It�s a great estate for foodies looking for sumptuous meals; there are three restaurants and three separate bars available on-site. The Three Graces spa, with its 18-meter indoor pool, provides luxurious opportunities to relax.�

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Friday, August 18, 2023

Easy Pork Chops for the Slow Cooker

Easy Pork Chops for the Slow Cooker

This is one of my go to recipes when pressed for time on a busy weekend. For a richer mushroom taste, use roasted cream of mushroom soup.

Easy Pork Chops For The Slow Cooker Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, sliced into rings

  • 10 center-cut boneless pork chops, trimmed

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of onion soup

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

  • 5 fluid ounces water

  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix

  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

How to Make Easy Pork Chops For The Slow Cooker

  1. Spread about half the onion slices into the bottom of the slow cooker. Arrange 5 pork chops atop the onion layer. Repeat layering with remaining onion and pork chops.

  2. Pour cream of onion soup, cream of mushroom soup, and water over the pork chops and onion. Sprinkle ranch dressing mix and onion soup mix over the pork chops; season with salt and pepper.

  3. Cook on High until the pork chops are tender to your liking, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Alternately, you can cook on Low for 4 1/2 to 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Easy Pork Chops For The Slow Cooker Nutritions

  • Calories: 236.7 calories

  • Carbohydrate: 9.8 g

  • Cholesterol: 62.7 mg

  • Fat: 10.1 g

  • Fiber: 0.5 g

  • Protein: 25 g

  • SaturatedFat: 3.3 g

  • ServingSize:

  • Sodium: 907 mg

  • Sugar: 1.2 g

  • TransFat:

  • UnsaturatedFat:

Easy Pork Chops For The Slow Cooker Reviews

  • I made this as a last minute dinner for my mother in law and nephews. its was delicious and very simple to make. the only thing i did differently is i used 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup instead of the cream of onion and i omitted the water. the gravy that was created was of a good consistency and the pork was juicy. i will make it again.

  • This was fabulous. Couldnt find condensed onion soup and used celery. Will be making this many times. Since I made pork chops for the two of us, I had a lot of sauce/gravy left. Next time I think I will add some peeled and quartered potatoes. Scrumptious

  • Sauce was delicious. It was very watery for me, maybe because I used bone-in chops. Next time I will leave out the water. The chops just fell apart and couldnt stop eating them. Thanks for the recipe

  • First time I followed recipe without cream of onion - cant find it anywhere - only did 4 chops so used just 1 can of cream of mushroom. Everybody liked it ok, but said the ranch tasted "weird". The Second time, I left out the ranch and added minced garlic on top of the onions and a "squirt" of Dijon mustard to the soup - everybody loved it. So, 4 stars as written.

  • Loved these i left out the onions as i felt there was enough in the onion soup mix. took another persons advice and left out the water and used 1 can cream of mushroom soup and 1 can cream of celery. put cut up potatoes in the bottom of crockpot ,pork chops on top. cooked on high 5 hours and served with rice and corn. will make again

  • Very good recipe for a busy day. Slicing onions was the hardest part I added about 2 cups of sliced mushrooms and used all cream of mushroom soup and knorr leek soup. Omitted the water as the onions and mushrooms and chops would release plenty of juice. Hubs loved it and there are plenty of leftovers for another easy meal.

  • Loved it I cooked it for family and the absolutely loved it. I passed on the recipe to my brother, who is learning to cook, and it turned out great for him. I love how easy it is to throw it in the crockpot and come back to a meal. I couldnt find cream of onion soup, so I used an extra can of cream of mushroom. I used bone in porkchops and it turned out great. I added seasoning salt, garlic powder, and onion powder because I thought it was going to be bland.

  • Loved it I cooked it for family and the absolutely loved it. I passed on the recipe to my brother, who is learning to cook, and it turned out great for him. I love how easy it is to throw it in the crockpot and come back to a meal. I couldnt find cream of onion soup, so I used an extra can of cream of mushroom. I used bone in porkchops and it turned out great. I added seasoning salt, garlic powder, and onion powder because I thought it was going to be bland.

  • Sauce was delicious. It was very watery for me, maybe because I used bone-in chops. Next time I will leave out the water. The chops just fell apart and couldnt stop eating them. Thanks for the recipe

  • I made this for the second time & the flavoring, ease of recipe is super. This last time I used boneless pork chops. I changed up a little after reading other reviews. I put can of "French onion" soup in bottom of slow cooker, added pork, a little garlic salt on meat. Sprinkled maybe 1/2 package of dried onion soup & then can of Mushroom soup. Only added small amount of water (1/4 cup) while rinsing soup cans. Did add some corn starch end to thicken. Very tasty

  • Instead of pork chops I used a 2 1/2 pound pork roast. I could not find cream of onion soup so I used a can of cream of celery instead of the cream of onion soup. I made this with white rice and the sauce was a good gravy to use for it. Has a great taste.

  • Made these delicious and easy pork chops in my crock pot as the recipe instructed except that I did brown the pork chops first. Could not find any cream of onion soup so just used two cream of mushrooms soups plus the dried onion soup mix. Served it over brown rice with steamed broccoli and dinner rolls and my family loved it all. Thanks so much for this great and easy recipe Colorado Karen

  • Unless youre a fan of onion I would suggest replacing the cream of onion soup. I also suggest reducing the liquid as its too much. Overall this is a basic recipe a beginner can make and be proud of.

  • I will try this. Sounds a bit richer/more depth than other similar recipes. Glad we cleared up that Fluid Ounces on the water Heehee :

  • This was so good. I didnt have cream of onion so I had to use 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup. the 1st night I served it with mashed potatoes. The left overs made excellent open faced sandwiches.

  • I thought this was great. I used very thick center cut pork chops - only two as I basically cut the recipe in half as it was just for my wife and I. I still make the same amount of sauce though.I served this over egg noodles.. (We had left overs, lotta sauce and noodles, one pork chop,. Added a large spoonful of sour cream and warmed in the microwave - wow, pork stroganoff)

  • I just made this today accept I didnt add any onion soup or ranch mix. Instead I added 2 cans of cream of mushroom condensed soup and sprinkled Webers roasted garlic and herbs and it was very tasty. I only give it 4 stars because it was to watery for me I prefer a thicker gravy.

  • Very tasty. One can use judgment about Na, but the product tastes good

  • This is on my favorite list. I couldnt find cream of celery, so I used condensed cream of mushroom and added sliced portabella mushrooms. I put it on low for 5 hours and it was delicious. My two year old and 14 month old loved it.

  • Have always uses one can cream of mushroom or chicken and one packet dry on ion slip mix. Add a can of liquid of choice , brown the meat, then add all of this, cover and simmer. Always excellent and terrific gravy. Works for pork, beef and chicken....just change out the soup . A little vermouth or dry wine doesnt hurt. Neither does sliced mushrooms. Been doing this since the 60s.

  • Much too salty ... Omit the ranch dressing.Also, brown the chops prior to throwing raw chops into a slow cooker.

  • I made this for dinner tonight and it was awesome I followed the recipe completely and wouldnt change a thing. I will certainly fix it again I am considering using a different protein just to see it goes. LOVE IT

  • I made this for my boyfriend tonight. I reduced the recipe to feed 2. I used 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, just a quick shake of the ranch packet & onion soup mix. Also only about 1/2 cup of water. Towards the end I microwaved some carrots then added to them to the crock pot for the last half hour of cooking. I made boiled cauliflower & potatoes for a side dish. Delicious

  • Super delicious,there was no work and the gravy over rice as a new cook made me proud...

  • I couldnt find cream of onion soup. Otherwise I made it as listed for my hunting buddies. They devoured it. I will make this again for my family. Very tasty Thanks

  • I would make it again on my cooking night lol. Too cold to BBQ and I dont like to fry, so was an easy way for me to make chops. Tested frequently towards the end so as not to overcook as we like our chops tender. Wished I had put more of the sauce on my plate.

  • I made this but really only followed the amount of

  • I was making this last minute and of course, was out of a few items. (1) I didnt have any onion so I used onion powder, (2) I didnt have cream of onion soup so I used cream of celery instead and (3) I didnt have dry onion soup mix so I used Italian seasoning mix instead. Having made those changes, I should also note that my husband does most of the cooking, so to my shock and amazement, he LOVED this and said I should definitely make this again soon. YES It is a keeper

  • I made this and it was quite delicious. The pork chops were so tender they almost fell apart. The soup made an excellent gravy which I served over mashed potatoes. Will make it again.

  • This really is as good as everyone else says Super simple and easy to "jujj" up as you need/like to. I used with four pretty large chops, and doubled the ranch packets (2 oz total), added way more onions, some lemon and apple slices and one less can of cream of chicken. Let it on low with frozen chops for several hours and they turned out great

  • This recipe was awesome and my family loved it I did it a little differently marinating the pork chops over night with the dry ranch dip. Also I used 2 cans of mushroom soup and a little bit of milk instead of water. Highly recommend this

  • Not a fan of pork, but my family is. I made these exact to the recipe and theyre definitely my favorite pork chops ever. My family loved them and I could actually tolerate them.

  • Made as directed. cooked on low 4 hrs chops were overdone. Flavor of sauce was good.

  • Very good I did not use any water and only half of the ranch dressing. I will make it again

  • The meat turned out a little dry and the flavor was a bit sharp, very creamy sauce though. Wouldnt make again.

  • This is a simple and delicious recipe. I used a can of cream of celery soup and cream of chicken with herbs. Instead of water I used chicken broth. Husband loved it even the next day heating up the leftovers. Recently I used the same ingredients to make the gravy sauce and put it over hamburger steak with onions and green peppers. Love it

  • Easy, fix-and-forget, chops were so tender & delicious. You can pretty much use any "cream of" soup

  • Was a big hit, I left out water due to suggestions of others and it was perfect.

  • No changes it was so good i love anything with ranch in it and cream of mushroom soup it was exelent.

  • Read some other helpful reviews and used 2 cans of mushroom soup instead of onion soup. Added less water to keep the sauce thicker. Easy to make and delicious Served it with penne pasta and green beans.

  • I went with cream of celery soup. Will use cream of chicken next time, as my "picky" one noticed the tiny celery pieces I added new potatoes cut once for the gravy base. I will make it again.

  • Very yummy and tender. I used cream of celery instead of onion because Im not a fan of a too oniony taste. I also used a spicy ranch mix and it gave the chops an extra kick. Will definitely make again.

  • I did not like the sauce. It tasted heavily of onion and I like onion. The ranch dressing mix added an odd flavor too.

  • Awesome I left out the water. Combined the soups with the Onion packet poured over the chops and onions.....YUM

  • Husband and daughter loved this. I couldnt find cream of onion soup so I used a cream of chicken along with the cream of mushroom. Will definitely make again.

  • Really disappointed - all of the ingredients sounded great together but yielded something of a cafeteria meal as per my husbands review. Had to sub the cream of onion soup because supermarket didnt have it - but I doubt that was the culprit. Not a fan.

  • I made these tonight for dinner. I had 6 bone-in center cut pork chops. I only had one can of cream of celery soup to which I added 5 oz. of water & 2 T of corn starch (most reviews said the sauce was watery.) I added the pkg. of dry onion soup mix to that mixture. I DID brown up the pork chops with a little salt & pepper before placing in the slow cooker. Sliced one onion and layered it on the bottom and the 3 pork chops, poured some sauce on top and then another layer of onions & chops. Cooked on high for 2 hours and turned it to low. They came out delicious and looked very appetizing. Did not add the dry ranch dressing as some ppl said they didnt like the taste. I would make it the same way again Next time will will make it with chicken. Thanks All-Recipes

  • Loved it and I dont like pork chops usually.

  • Family loved it

  • Nope. Dry , plain. Made as directed.

  • This was a great meal to come home to after a soccer game. I prepared the slow cooker in the morning and put it in the refrigerator. After school, my son turned it on. When we came home around 7:30 that evening, I served it with rice and green beans . I will make it again

  • Absolutely delicious I followed recipe with only changing onion soup for another can of mushroom soup. Will definitely make again.

  • Easy and delicious

  • I did not add the brown sugar.

  • Very very oniony. Used only one can of cream of cream of mushroom and NO cream of onion. Meat was also very dry but that is also just the nature of the meat. If I was to make again, I would cut out the dry onion soup mix and add cream of chicken. I would also brine my pork chops prior to the crockpot.

  • The soups stayed clumpy, the onion soup mix was overpowering, and the pork chops looked nothing like the photo. They were blanched. I suggest if you want to try this recipe, use very little of the onion soup mix and blend the soups, water, and mixes before pouring over chops.

  • Delicious Pork chops fell apart and put on top of egg noodles. Defiantly will make again....

  • Great recipe I agree with the other reviewers-eliminate the water for a nice gravy. I added a little more spice but followed rest of recipe as-is. Everyone loved it So easy. Thanks

  • Glad I read the reviews before I made it. I didnt add the water and it was still too much liquid so will find a way to thicken it when I make it again. It was a big hit and on my favorites list.

  • I followed the recipe and found it an easy dish to make. However, it was bland and uninteresting..

  • Very good and easy to make.

  • Used one can cream of celery and one can cream of onion, and added red potatoes (peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds) on the very top. Potatoes cooked nicely in the gravy and gravy was a good consistency. Meat was tender & flavorful. I would sub a different cream soup instead of onion to cut back a little on the onion flavor. Will also saut the onions a bit next time to add color. Quick and easy, and thumbs up from the family

  • I made this for dinner last night and it is definitely a keeper. I couldnt find cream of onion soup so I used 2 cans of cream of mushroom instead. Other than that I followed the recipe and it turned out great Thanks for the recipe The gravy was perfect for mashed potatoes. My husband loved it too

  • Easy and delicious. Its become my go to recipe when I want to eat pork chops. Im thinking of trying the recipe with chicken next time instead pork

  • I be been making a version of this for years. Its called Georgian Pork Chops. I substitute about a half cup of peanut butter for the cream of onion soup by first heating the mushroom soup and gradually stirring in the PB until it is well blended. Substitute white wine for the water, and leave out the ranch dressing mix. Delicious And no one can guess that theres peanut butter in itNOTE: Be careful of guests possible peanut allergies

  • I right away loved how I made this recipe while challenged with so little time to have dinner ready; everything came together stress-free nicely. In fact, I had so much fun --I actually forgot to add the ranch dressing **doinggg**; corrected that the 2nd time and got a nice hint of different flavor. Lightly browned the chops before they cooked for 5 hours in the "non-binary-defined-slow-cooker", ( you have to laugh at todays struggling social idiocracies, circa 2021 ). I added mushrooms and the good ol trick of using corn starch as package directed nicely thickened the sauce. Serves well with either mashed potatoes OR rice--and any side YOU choose. Tasty near FORK TENDER pork chops--whats not to love about this recipe? Bonus hint: Find, buy and use slow cooker liners; why will become obivious. I got a few more ideas to try with this recipe; I promise to update what happens when I try them

  • I made this only changing the mushroom soup to cream of broccoli soup. It was fantastic My husband loved it

  • One change last night.... nobody around here has cream of onion soup... used 6 big butterfly pork chops and no ranch dressing...it was killer DILLER Added garlic, since my wife and I will eat garlic on a Birthday cake?? We are having leftovers tonight with poblano peppers addedOops guess thats more than one change... anyway the bottom line is this was REALLY good THANKS

  • Absolutely delicious We loved this recipe We will. E eating this again soon

  • Wow this recipe is absolutely wonderful. Very easy and the end results are delicious. I am retired but I wish I had this recipe when I was working what a wonderful main dish when you get home tired. You have to try this one you will not regret it.

  • Simple, but delicious. The only thing I did different was that I used about 3/4 each of the ranch mix, and the onion soup mix.

  • Made exactly as written and was dry. Also, gravy too thin. I would leave out the water

  • Good, doesnt need the salt and pepper added. The seasonings from the ranch and onion soup mixes are plenty salty Otherwise, I stuck to the recipe as written. Turned out tasty.

  • Would thicken gravy. I would make again

  • I will make it again but next time will rub the pork chops with the dry ingredients and then put all the ingredients on top.

  • No changes & I will certainly make it again.

  • My husband loved it. I added fresh sliced mushrooms, so good

  • This was delicious. I dont like mushrooms, so I subbed roasted red pepper soup. I served it over rice. Even my "picky eater" grandson liked it.

  • I made recipe as is and the gravy was a little thin so I removed the pork chops, added cornstarch to thicken and added the chops back. I wasnt too crazy about the flavor as the onion seemed to be overwhelming for my taste, but the meat was tender and my family absolutely loved it Served with a side of rice, with gravy of course and green beans and hot rolls.

  • I used the pork chops I had on hand that were bone in and some boneless. After cutting the onion as directed and layering between the chops, I took all the other ingredients, mixed them thoroughly, then poured the mixture over the chops and onions. The gravy is so good Im considering trying the recipe with tenderized beef.

  • I s sprinkled salt and pepper on the pork chops before putting them in the crockpot. I also used chicken broth instead of water

  • Not very appetizing

  • Not that good. I have to say that I could not find cream of onion so I used cream of celery. I dont think thats what made them not taste good. I would recommend seasoning the meat with the salt and pepper. Maybe that will help. The meat was dry tasting, almost like eating dry tuna out of a can.

  • I tried this for the first time....amazing The pork chops get so tender that they fall apart and theyre far from dry. Packed with flavor I could easily just eat the gravy/juice alone, its that good I dont want to eat pork chops any other way, now.

  • This was delicious just as the recipe was listed. The entire family loved it

  • Going to try to do low and slow cooking next time. A little overdone doing high cooking times. Flavor was amazing Will add mushrooms next time too. Kids loved it too which is a winner...just dry meat.

  • The taste was good, the pork was tender but it was way too salty. I added more water to get rid of some of the salt. I tend to favor salt and it normally doesnt bother me but even for me this was too much.

  • Definitely very easy, but flavor was just meh. Didnt like the fact that the pork chops fell apart and they also didnt look very appealing when finished. Certainly not like the picture on the page.

  • This recipe turned out perfectly. Everyone was very pleased and there were no left overs

  • Turned out great was a big hit. Doubled recipe for 8 people, no leftovers. I got the Campbells Cream of Onion soup from Amazon. Had to buy a case of 12. But, will be adding it to other recipes like roast beef.

  • This really was full of flavor. I seared my chops in hot oil first. I also accidentally bought a spicy ranch dressing mix by accident. I used it and was happy with the results, so when I make it again, will probably use the same. I also whisked the soups and water together and poured it over the top. I couldnt find cream of onion soup and used 2 cream of mushrooms with some dried minced onion. It turned out great. Thank you for the yummy recipe.

  • I made this today, i really like it, good flavor.

  • Very good Would probably leave out the water next time. Perfect seasoning though.

  • I saved this recipe although I havent tried it yet. For the people that said it was watery try thickening with some cornstarch mixed with cold water. I love my gravy My husband drives a school bus and I need recipes that I can have timed to when he gets home, usually about 6-6:30 in the evening. What caught my attention was the picture. When I was growing up my mother had a recipe for liver and onions and it looked like this. There was always gravy with it and she made yeast rolls to go with it. I may try adapting this recipe to use with liver. Wish I knew how to make her rolls.

  • Very hearty, flavorful, and delicious

  • Followed the recipe to the letter. I had high hopes for this recipe; sadly, we were all disappointed. Sorry, but this just awful my hubby even said next time, he would go hungry rather than eat this again. I will say, the pork chops were extremely tender. Unfortunately, the ranch gave a strange tang to the sauce. What a waste of meat

  • Extremely tasty Followed reviews by not adding water and leaving out the ranch dressing mix. Also, instead of cream of onion I used 1 can of cream of chicken soup with the 1 can of cream of mushroom. Served with mashed potatoes. Perfect gravy, tender chops.

  • This is so simple and delicious I will be making this again.

  • I actually used cream of asparagus and cream of mushroom with roasted garlic and it was definitely amazing. Highly recommend this recipe

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Steak Salad (Ranen Salad)

Steak Salad (Ranen Salad)

Interesting twist on the typical steak salad. Broiled sirloin on Romaine lettuce with roma tomatoes, mushrooms, walnuts, and blue cheese with a smoky dressing.

Steak Salad (Ranen Salad) Ingredients

  • 1? pounds beef sirloin steak

  • 8 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

  • 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced

  • cup sliced fresh mushrooms

  • cup crumbled blue cheese

  • cup walnuts

  • ? cup vegetable oil

  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • teaspoon salt

  • ? teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • ? teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

How to Make Steak Salad (Ranen Salad)

  1. Preheat oven on broiler setting. Broil steaks for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Allow to cool, then slice into bite-size pieces.

  2. On chilled plates, arrange lettuce, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Sprinkle with blue cheese and walnuts. Top with steak slices.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and smoke flavoring. Drizzle over salad.

Steak Salad (Ranen Salad) Nutritions

  • Calories: 585.9 calories

  • Carbohydrate: 8.6 g

  • Cholesterol: 109.8 mg

  • Fat: 45.6 g

  • Fiber: 3.2 g

  • Protein: 36.3 g

  • SaturatedFat: 14.2 g

  • ServingSize:

  • Sodium: 759.7 mg

  • Sugar: 3 g

  • TransFat:

  • UnsaturatedFat:

Steak Salad (Ranen Salad) Reviews

  • I thought this was great. We have been eating steak salads for a long time and the dressing is the only thing so far that actually tastes good with all the other flavors. I did make some changes to it though. First I omitted the walnuts and mushrooms, my wife will not eat them, I also added onion, we love onion, and then to the dressing I added, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 2 large cloves of garlic and best of all about a half teaspoon of crushed red pepper, it made the dressing like a light chimchurri it was delicious. Enjoy

  • WOW, Rebecca Great salad for a hot summer night, or any other night for that matter. My family loved this I grilled the steak and cut into 1/2"X1" strips. This made for a pretty presentation. I used approx 1 cup of red leaf lettuce for more color, and toasted the walnuts for a more flavor. The dressing was amazing and added extra culinary excitement with the smokey, piquant flavor.I served homemade guacamole on the side, which my family said really enhanced the great flavors of this salad.Thanks for sharing.This is our new favorite summertime meal.

  • Fabulous salad, it was a delicious and filling main course meal I added some chopped purple onion to the salad, and I substituted extra virgin olive oil for the vegetable oil.

  • Nice quick meal. My husband & I both thought the dressing had to much of a vinegar taste, so will cut back on the red wine vinegar a touch.

  • I guess I have different taste from most people. The salad ingredients are really great. I just recommend having a back-up bottle of dressing, just in case your family doesnt care for the one here. We really scrimped on a small bottle of blue cheese to make it go around. I like all of the ingredients in the dressing; its just not something we could eat mixed together. Try dipping some lettuce in the mixture, first, before risking the whole salad. Im sure I must have a little pickiness, though. It was something different to try.

  • This was very easy to make, but it wasnt anything special. Eveyone in the family had the same feeling. The dressing was flavorful, but again nothing to rave over. Just ok, and I probably wouldnt make it again.

  • Used leftover grilled ribeye for the meat. Loved all the ingredients -- colors were pretty. Used regular bagged spring mix. I dont like liquid smoke so I didnt make the dressing -- topped with a champagne dressing. Tasted fine.

  • So yummy, easy, and filling I used a leftover NY strip from the night before. I didnt measure anything, just sprinkled it on to my liking. I made the dressing in a bottle and plan to use more of it tonight on a salad with chicken. I really liked the dressing, just dont douse it on. I love the way this recipe looks and if you have leftover steak, it can be made in less than five minutes. I will definitely have this again.

  • So yummy, easy, and filling I used a leftover NY strip from the night before. I didnt measure anything, just sprinkled it on to my liking. I made the dressing in a bottle and plan to use more of it tonight on a salad with chicken. I really liked the dressing, just dont douse it on. I love the way this recipe looks and if you have leftover steak, it can be made in less than five minutes. I will definitely have this again.

  • This salad is excellent. I added guacamole on top and increased the broil time a little for the steak, but besides that didnt change a thing. I will definately make again.

  • It was wonderful. If you like steak and blue cheese you will love this recipe. Yummy.

  • Great summer salad...I didnt add the liquid smoke to the dressing but I did add 1 clove garlic minced and 1/4 tspn red pepper flakes as per others suggestions. I grilled the steak after marinating it in equal parts olive oil and balsamic vinegar, dried marjoram, oregano, slivered garlic and s/p. I added extra veggies I had to use up in addition to the ones listed. I will definately make again Rebecca. :)

  • I really like the consept of this salad, but I didnt care to much for the dresseing, After I made the dressing I ended up putting some Italian dressing to kick it up a notch.

  • My husband loved this salad, he said it was worthy of a 5-star restaurant, and believe me thats no small feat: my husband is notoriously picky Thanks for the great recipe

  • Its a hit Excellent dressing and a perfect summer recipe.

  • My husband and I liked this. I will make it for our big Easter gathering. I did not use the liquid smoke or tomatoes. This salad is nice for diabetics and low-carb dieters as there is no sugar in the dressing and no dried fruit in the salad.

  • We love this steak salad. We dont use the dressing in the recipe, instead we use a balsamic vinaigrette adding some blue cheese dressing to it (to taste) mixed together, very good.

  • Made this for 2 guests and they loved it I marinated the meat in the dressing mixture (minus the oil) before broiling. Also added avacado, zucchini and boiled egg. I will make this again.

  • Really good and really easy with ingredients we usually have on hand. We ate this at a friends house and it was so good I looked up the recipe when I got home

  • Delicious, but leave out the Liquid Smoke.

  • We grilled sirlion tips after marinating them for an hour in the dressing and the combo was incredible. I prepped the salad and popped it in the fridge as the meat soaked so it was nice and colld when the beed was cooked. The textures, the flavors, combined with the temperature made it so yummy. Serve with fresh unsalted tortilla chips for even more dimension. This is a favorite now

  • I loved this It was simple and delicious. I served mine in warm pita bread. The blue cheese and walnut combine with the beef to give this an incredibly decadent flavor. Ive made this also with grilled shrimp and it was divineThanks for a great recipe

  • This was one of the best salads Ive ever made and it was very simple. The one thing I did differently though was that I sauteed the mushrooms a bit.

  • We make this bi-weekly now. Its a great recipe, though we just use blue cheese for the dressing.

  • I am sure the recipe must really be pretty good, but the idea of watching 4 people, ("I just made this for lunch for some friends and it was fantastic-the plate was licked clean.") sitting at the table licking their plates. . . Eeew

  • This salad was wonderful I made a seperate batch of the dressing without the oil & used it as a marinade for the steak.

  • Great and very filling, even for my husband. I did make a few changes. I added a can of mandarin oranges and then toasted the walnuts with a 1/2 package ramen noodles in butter for the top.

  • I DID NOT make this with all of the ingredients because I never have them on hand - the walnuts mushrooms or crumbled blue cheese - so I left those out and added some diced green pepper and sliced green onion. I used blue cheese salad dressing to make up for no crumbled blue cheese. I made the dressing replacing some leftover steak sauce (from this site) in place of the liquid smoke. Great way to use up leftover steak.

  • THIS WAS EXCELLENT The steak was fenomonle (I know its spelled wrong), and this rest was even BETTER I loved this recipe

  • Not as good as I expected, needs something.

  • EXCELLENT Unfortunately Publix dissapointed me in there meat choice. tenderness of this meat is vital Easy to make, slice meat thin. dont cut yourself short on flavor use exact tomatoes, lettuce, meat, cheese, etc.each one of these particular items, have a small minute unique flavor....worth it

  • Very tasty. My girlfriend loved it. I found the steak too chewy but that is my fault as I over-broiled it because she doesnt like it undercooked.

  • We enjoyed this salad and thought the dressing was fabulous Vinaigrette with a smoky touch - perfect. My husband didnt like the steak "cold", but the rest of us thought it was very good. I used feta for those who dont appreciate blue cheese.

  • This is a keeper. The salty taste of the blue cheese contrasted by the vinegary taste of the dressing and the crunchiness of the walnuts makes this recipe a keeper.YUMM Thanks for the recipe.

  • I made this salad on several occasions and it is divine. I followed the vinaigrette recipe to the letter but mixed the salad with whatever I had on hand for vegetables. I grilled the steak with La Grille Montreal steak spice from Club House, great combination. The liquid smoke makes this dish. thanks for the recipe.

  • Really liked it

  • Tasty salad but I found I could only taste the vinegar in the dressing. And I *love* vinegar. I did leave the mixture overnight as dinner got pushed off that night, so I dont know if that allowed the vinegar to steal the show?The steak could have used some marinating as well as others here have done. My own mistakes included using dry feta in a bag--I hadnt tried it before and it does not have HALF the flavor of real wet feta in brine.

  • Pretty good

  • Loved this recipe I cooked the mushrooms and omitted the tomato. It was a complete hit at the dinner table. Will definitely make again, next time for company also

  • Great dinner salad. I personally like it with a little goat cheese instead. Also, adding the crushed red pepper, garlic and parsley like the other reviewers suggest is a great idea. Great dressing for a quick and easy meal

  • Id like to know where you came up with this recipe Rebecca because it was deliciously different Lots of different taste sensations going on here which complimented one another beautifully. I wouldnt cook a steak specifically for this dish, but leftovers work wonderfully. Hubby had the steak and I used chicken for my salad. Thank you for your wonderful post

  • We loved this recipe. I changed it by adding some yellow peppers and red onions. I also used a bagged spring mix for the greens. Super easy. I left out the smoke flavoring - I dont like it. The blue cheese and walnuts worked well wih the steak.

  • This is a very good recipe. I did change the dressing somewhat to cool down the vinegar. I used extra virgin olive oil instead of vegetable oil and lime juice instead of lemon as I realized too late I was out of lemon I also added another teaspoon of worcestershire, increased the liquid smoke to 1/4 teaspoon, added 1T of honey and 1T of Splenda. Lastly I added about 3/4 shakes of sesame oil. We will definitely be making this again.

  • Delicious. I used a cheap cut of steak so I cannot imagine just how much better it would be with a great cut of steak. Ended up using pecans instead of walnuts and the nuts really add to this. I did leave out the liquid smoke and I dont think I would have missed it since I marinaded my steak with a smoky marinade. I sauteed the mushrooms as they were going bad and I think I would like it better than raw mushrooms. I have leftors since I just made it myself. I will also try the dressing on its own, very tasty and simple.

  • Delicious

  • Yum Healthy and filling too We used flank steak instead (cheaper??), and had hard boiled eggs as well...my husband felt it was one of the only filling salads hes had

  • Big hit at our dinner party, beautiful presentation. Not to mention it tasted good to. Used london broil that I marinated the night before then grilled. Thanks for the post.

  • This is a great recipe to serve to guests on a nice summer night. I usually double the dressing to make sure we have enough.

  • This is a terrific salad Would recommend to everyone

  • I served this for a party and got rave reviews. Will definitely make again.

  • Hmmm...Mixed reviews here. I really liked my salad, minus the meat with added guacamole. My husband did not care for the dressing, which I unfortunately marinated the steak in as well. Loved the salad portion of it all though and look forward to trying another dressing with it.

  • Easy, quick and tasty.

  • Made this tonight. I loved it My MIL refused to even try the dressing and would not eat the steak as it was medium rare and she only likes well-done. My guy didnt eat his steak either.

  • I just made this for lunch for some friends and it was fantastic-the plate was licked clean. Serve with crusty sourdough bread.

  • Changed a the blue cheese option for other cheese, otherwise it was perfect

  • I absolutely love this recipe I am trying to cut out carbs and have a tasty meal. This is easily customizable. I have made this 3 times in the last 2 weeks. Thanks much

  • This is a great salad. The dressing is the best. Absolutely makes the salad I used Gorgonzola cheese instead of the blue cheese. I would make the dressing and keep for other salad recipes

  • This was excellent I had a leftover steak that I used. I followed the recipe as written, except I toasted the walnuts and used olive oil. The dressing was spot on Making this again tonight

  • This is delicious, easy and relatively quick. A wonderful main dish salad. We served it with warm steak which provided a wonderful mix of warm and cool. We also substituted garlic and herb feta cheese for the blue cheese since one of our daughters doesnt like blue cheese.

  • This is an incredible salad. Very pretty layered in a glass bowl. Great for Easter dinner.

  • This was great. Very high marks. Will definately make again.

  • Very Good

  • MMMMMM Good...

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Grilled Lemon Limeade

Grilled Lemon Limeade

Once you see all the lemons and limes cooked and fragrant on the grill, youll believe the extra steps to this limeade are worth the wait. The grilling jumpstarts the flavor out of the citrus, so that every sip is bracing, refreshing, and uniquely delicious.

Grilled Lemon Limeade Ingredients

  • 1? cups white sugar

  • 8 lemons, halved

  • 8 limes, halved

  • 4 cups water, divided, or to taste

  • 1 lemon, sliced

  • 1 lime, sliced

  • ice cubes

How to Make Grilled Lemon Limeade

  1. Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Pour sugar into a saucepan; press halved lemons and limes cut-side down into the sugar.

  3. Set the saucepan with remaining sugar on grill; stir in 2 cups of water and whisk over the heat until dissolved into a syrup. Let cool.

  4. Place lemon and lime halves sugared-side down on grill and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

  5. Place lemon and lime slices on the grill; cook until browned, 30 to 60 seconds on each side.

  6. Juice halved lemons and limes into a large pitcher. Add syrup and 2 cups water to the juice, 1/2 cup at a time, until the limeade achieves desired sweetness. Pour limeade into glasses filled with ice; garnish each glass with a grilled citrus slice.

Grilled Lemon Limeade Nutritions

  • Calories: 172.7 calories

  • Carbohydrate: 51.8 g

  • Cholesterol:

  • Fat: 0.4 g

  • Fiber: 6.1 g

  • Protein: 1.6 g

  • SaturatedFat: 0.1 g

  • ServingSize:

  • Sodium: 7.5 mg

  • Sugar: 37.6 g

  • TransFat:

  • UnsaturatedFat:

Grilled Lemon Limeade Reviews

  • Grilling the sugared lemons and limes first gave this such an amazing flavor. Ill bet it would be great with a little ginger simple syrup, too.

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